The annual recognition and awards program for Jac-Cen-Del High School spring sports Eagle athletes was held on Thursday evening, June 7, at the JCDHS gym.
Athletic Director Mark Meyer opened the program with a cordial welcome to athletes, their parents and guests, stating that he would like to first take the opportunity to pay tribute to all the spring athletes for their athletic and classroom achievements and to the coaches for their dedicated services.
Eagle Awards
The first award presentation on the agenda was that of Eagle Awards. Meyer stated the criteria for a JCDHS student athlete to earn the prestigious Eagle Award requires that the athlete be on the Honor Roll all year and that they must letter in at least one varsity sport.
2012 Eagle Awards
Kelsey Bowling, Nichole Brown, Alexis Bushhorn, Jeffry Crum, Aaron Dodge, Alexander Dodge, Kayla Forbes, Torie Gilland, Ashley Hammond, Alanie Hooton, Shelbie Huffmeyer, Jenna Hughes, Meagan Hughes, Hannah Kappes, Kathleen Maloney, Jacqlyn Menchhofer, Danielle Newhart, Idona Newhart, Kelsey Pilz, Jayson Purdy, Lindsey Sutton, Thomas Tunny, Austin Wagner, Kara Wagner, Sasha Wagner, Duncan Wolff and Morgan Young.
Blanket Awards
The second award presentation was that of the Blanket Awards. The Blanket Award is presented to one senior boy and one senior girl each year based on scholastic achievement, mental attitude, dedication and athletic ability.
Having met that critreria, the award is voted on by all JCDHS varsity sport coaches.
2012 Blanket Award
Jayson Purdy &
Meagan Hughes
The program continued with individual team and player recognition, made by each team's coach.
JV Softball Awards
JCDHS Reserve Softball
The Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagle reserve softball team of 2012 was led by coach Kyle Degler. The team finished their limited game season at 4-7.
Certificates were presented to: Erin Flint, Kiersten Abel, Chrissy Lewis, Jacqlyn Menchhofer, Ciara Moore, Skila Catron, Kelsey Bowling, McKenzie Strunk, Jill Gehl and Tiffany Burton.
Brittany Volz opened the season with the Lady Eagles but elected to stay with track & field.
Reserve Softball Awards
Mental Attitude -
Jacqlyn Menchhofer
Most Determined -
Chrissy Lewis
Most Improved -
Kelsey Bowling
Scholastic @ 11.7 GPA -
Kelsey Bowling
JV Baseball Awards
JCDHS Reserve Baseball
The Jac-Cen-Del Eagle reserve baseball team of 2012 was led by coach Jason Volz. The team finished their limited game season at 3-6.
Certificates were presented to: Ethan Adams, Tyler French, Blake Straub, Bradley Davis, Austin Schutte, Tyler Johnson, Cameron Horan, Tanner Volz, Keith Simon, Trey Bradshaw, Evan Krall, Eli Wagner, Chris Stephens and John Muckerheide.
Reserve Baseball Awards
Mental Attitude -
Trey Bradshaw
Most Determined -
Ethan Adams
Most Improved -
Bradley Davis
Scholastic @ 11.14 GPA -
Cameron Horan
Varsity Boys Golf
JCDHS Varsity Boys Golf
The Jac-Cen-Del Eagle varsity boys golf team of 2012 was led by coach David Espinda. Having been rained out very few times this season, the team finished their year 4-26.
Certificates were presented to: Sean Lynch, Cameron Horan and Matthew Workman.
Varsity Letters were presented to: Aaron Hountz, Duncan Wolff, Jayson Purdy, Austin Wagner, Mitchell Workman and Dustin Wagner.
Varsity Boy Golf Awards
Most Valuable Golfer -
Mitchell Workman
Captain Award -
Jayson Purdy
Most Determined -
Austin Wagner
Most Improved -
Jayson Purdy
Scholastic @ 11.72 GPA -
Austin Wagner
Track & Field
JCDHS Varsity Girls T&F
The Jac-Cen-Del Eagle varsity girls track & field team of 2012 was led by coach Tommy Hughes. Hughes, assisted by Larry Hammond, led the Lady Eagles to a season record of 16-16.
Varsity Letters were presented to: Kelsey Bowling, Ashley Hammond, Meagan Hughes, Jenna Hughes, Kara Wagner, Tiffany Burton, Makayla Hountz, Kathleen Maloney, Sasha Wagner, Kayla Forbes and Brianna Volz.
Varsity Girls T&F Awards
ORVC Mental Attitude -
Kara Wagner
Most Valuable Runner -
Kelsey Bowling
Captain Award -
Kara Wagner
Most Determined -
Kelsey Bowling
Most Points Running -
Jenna Hughes
Most Points Field Events -
Brianna Volz
Scholastic @ 11.7 GPA -
Kelsey Bowling
Regional Qualifier -
Kelsey Bowling
ORVC Mental Attitude -
Kara Wagner
JCDHS Varsity Boys T&F
The Jac-Cen-Del Eagle varsity boys track & field team of 2012 led by coach Tommy Hughes and assisted by Larry Hammond finished with a season record of 11-21.
Certificates were presented to: Derek Douglas, Ben Westerman, Keith Simon, Tyler Wright and Phillip Dickman.
Varsity Letters were presented to: Joseph Chambers, Cord Comer, Alex Dodge, Aaron Dodge, Jeffry Crum, Allen Hooton, Eli Wagner, Christopher Kissel, Tanner Volz, Jeremy Keith, Tyler Johnson and Dakota Meyer.
Varsity Boys T&F Awards
Most Valuable Runner -
Eli Wagner
Captain Award -
Joseph Chambers
Most Determined -
Christopher Kissel
Most Points Running -
Cord Comer
Most Points Field Events -
Tyler Johnson
Scholastic @ 11.85 GPA -
Alex Dodge
Lily Scholar Winner-
Alex Dodge
Varsity Baseball
The Jac-Cen-Del Eagle varsity baseball team of 2012 was led by coach David Bradshaw. Coach Bradshaw was assisted by Jason Volz an Daniel Leonetti, with Adam Craig returning following his 2011 graduation as a manager.
The Eagles finished their overall season at 11-16, 5-7 in conference action.
Certificates were presented to: Ethan Adams, Tyler French and Bradley Davis.
Varsity Letters were presented to: AJ Ertel, Brytton Rogers, Trey Brown, Allen Hooton, Codie Horan, Trent Smith, Dominique Norman, Riley Thomas, Joe Harlemert, Tyler Straub and Alex Schoettmer.
Varsity Baseball Awards
Most Valuable Player -
Alex Schoettmer
Captain Award -
Trent Smith
Highest Batting Average -
Dominique Norman
RBI Award -
Alex Schoettmer
Pitching Award -
Alex Schoettmer
Hustle Award -
Brytton Rogers
Co-Most Improved -
Trey Brown &
Trent Smith
Scholastic @ 8.85 GPA -
Allen Hooton
All Conference -
Trent Smith &
Alex Schoettmer
Varsity Softball
The Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagle varsity softball team of 2012 was led by coach Tim Sutton and wife Chistina along with assistant coach Kyle Degler and volunteer Abby Lauber.
The Lady Eagles finished their overall season at 5-15, 4-8 in conference action.
Certificates were presented to: Kelsey Bowling, Chrissy Lewis and Jacqlyn Menchhofer.
Varsity Letters were presented to: Tori Walke, Lindsey Sutton, Meagan Hughes, Idona Newhart, McKenzie Strunk, Brooklyn Ronsheim, Stephanie Proctor, Morgan Young, Nichole Brown, Ciara Moore, Sydney Keene and Brittany Billingsley along with managers Emily Owens and Crista Roberts.
Varsity Softball Awards
Most Valuable Player -
Brooklyn Ronsheim
Captain's Award -
Idona Newhart &
Morgan Young
Highest Batting Average -
Brooklyn Ronsheim
RBI Awards -
Nichole Brown &
Brooklyn Ronsheim
Pitching Award -
Nichole Brown
Hustle Award -
Brooklyn Ronsheim
Most Improved -
Lindsey Sutton
Scholastic @ 11.5 GPA -
Meagan Hughes
All ORVC Conference -
Brooklyn Ronsheim
All IHSAA Sectional #60 -
Brooklyn Ronsheim
In closing, AD Meyer reminded all JCD athletes that they must have a new physical on file in the JCDHS athletic department before participating in summer camps or open facilities.