Jackson Burhans And Maggie Gordon Named Berlin High School’s Most Outstanding Athletes For 2016
By Doug La Rocque
Two graduating seniors who plan to continue their sports careers at their chosen colleges were honored Monday night at the annual Berlin Central School District Sports Awards Banquet. [private]
Jackson Burhans said he will remember “his teammates and the special bonding they had this year.” Burhans plans to attend Lasell College near Boston to study athletic training and join the Lasers soccer team in the fall as goalkeeper. Burhans has won several league awards and state honors in his high school career.
Maggie Gordon will be attending Plattsburgh State, and likewise mentions the bonding she has felt with her teammates and coaches as one of her finest memories at Berlin. “Running has always had a special place in my heart” said Gordon, who hopes to run track and cross country for the Cardinals. Athletic Director Art Schmich felt it was a great year because so many kids participated in sports. “In our area there is not a lot for them to do after school, and I feel sports play a vital role in helping to keep them focused, to keep their grades up and to keep them out of trouble.”
Award Winners
Gabe Duffy Award (named after a former coach who passed from cancer) – given to the athlete who shows the most courage and stamina in the face of personal challenges: Brianna Royce
CHVL Award – given to two seniors who have been exemplary in all aspects of their high school careers: Tiffany Foley and Ryan Shumway.
Varsity Swimming:
Most Improved Swimmer – Allison Ryder,
Most Outstanding Swimmer – Gigi French (Gigi set two school records this past year.)
Boys Varsity Soccer:
Most Improved Player – Dan Bentley
Most Outstanding Player – Jackson Burhans. (Boys soccer won the CHVL title for the third time in four years.)
Girls Varsity Soccer:
Most Improved Player – Jordan Cahill
Most Outstanding Player – Jewel Pietrzak. (Jewel set the school scoring record this past year.)
Boys Varsity Cross Country:
Most Improved Runner – Noah Roy
Most Outstanding Runner – Alex Flowers.
Girls Varsity Cross Country:
Most improved Runner – Cayla Hungerford,
Most Outstanding Runner – Maggie Gordon
Boys Varsity Volleyball:
Most Improved Player – Phil Doin,
Most Outstanding Player – Collin Love.
Girls Varsity Basketball:
Most Improved Player – Parker Crandall
Most Outstanding Player – Maggie Gordon.
Boys Varsity Basketball:
Most Improved Player – Roark Slattery
Most Outstanding Player – Ryan Shumway. (Ryan lead the CHVL in three point shots)
Varsity Softball:
Most Improved Player – Brianna Royce
Most Outstanding Player – Tiffany Foley.
Varsity Baseball:
Most Improved Player – Viktor Gerkman
Most Outstanding Player – Henry Ruebel. [/private]