HAMLET — Joining the list of local schools to recognize its student-athletes for the 2019-2020 academic school year is Hamlet Middle School.
On Tuesday, principal Karen Allen, along with several head coaches, made a special video for their students to present the awards.
Head coaches came to the podium and gave out the awards, while some spring sport coaches gave a short presentation to their athletes encouraging them following the shortened season.
Hamlet also recognized a top male and female athlete from the entire student body. Following the sports portion of the awards assembly, academic accolades and other school awards were given out.
Link to HMS athletic awards video.
Below is a complete listing of HMS’ athletic awards for the 2019-20 school year. Some sports, like football, volleyball, cross country, golf and wrestling did not give out awards.
Cheerleading
MVP: Naviyana Taylor
Most Improved: Chloe Foster
Boys’ Basketball
MVP: JV Drake
Coach’s Award: Lareese Swinnie
Most Improved: Jordan Bostic
Girls’ Basketball
MVP: Orena Drake
MVP: Ryelan Lyerly
Most Improved: Olivia Brown
Female Athlete of the Year: Ryelan Lyerly
Male Athlete of the Year: JV Drake
ROSports has also published Ellerbe Middle School’s list. Cordova and Rockingham middle schools did not do end-of-the-year athletic awards per their athletic directors.
