Outstanding athletes in football, cross-country, softball and volleyball were recognized at the Fall Sports Assembly Friday, Dec. 2, in Morris Chapel.
In varsity football:
Seniors Oliver York of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Ryan McMahon of Savannah, Ga., received the Macon A. Brock Award, donated by Brock Jewelry Company to honor the most valuable offensive and defensive linemen on the team. McMahon also received the Newton Jewelers Award, given by Mr. Jim Newton to the most outstanding blocker on the team.
Senior Luke Hyder of Cave Spring, Ga., received the Roger Hackett Award, given to the most valuable back on the team, and the Alumni Football Award, given by a Rome alumnus to the player who is chosen by his teammates as the most valuable member of the team. Hyder also received the Head Hunter Award, donated by Greg Hopkins (’69) and Keith Hopkins (’95) to honor the leading tackler on the team.
Senior Trey Edwards of Rome received the Ross Lynn Award, established by Mr. J.C. Rhea for the player who has meant the most to the team in spirit and conduct, even though he may not have won a letter.
Senior Greg Phillips of Rome received the Billy Atkins Award, given by Bill Atkins (’50) to the senior player who has most exemplified the phrase “paying the price” for excellence in football at Darlington.
Junior Corey Roper of Rome received the Charlie Davidson Award, given to the most outstanding defensive back on the team.
Senior Basil Wilson of Mt. Berry, Ga., was selected by area football officials to receive the Golden Helmut Award for sportsmanship and cooperation on the field.
Junior Wil Tucker of Rome received the Darlington Boosters Club Scholastic Award, which is sponsored by the Darlington Boosters Club and given to the player with the highest academic average.
Hyder and McMahon also received Captain Awards.
In cross-country:
Seniors Fatema Bandukwala of Rome and Clark McGehee of Rome received Most Valuable Runner Awards, sponsored by the Darlington Alumni Association.
Sophomore Grier Fricks of Rome and senior Nick Lewis of Cartersville, Ga., received the Mrs. Jesse C. Atkins Cross-Country Spirit Award, presented to the team member(s) who have contributed the most in spirit and loyalty.
In girls’ softball:
Sophomore Kaycie Bevis of Cedartown, Ga., received the Most Valuable Player Award, sponsored by the Darlington Alumni Association.
Sophomore Stephanie Davis of Silver Creek, Ga., received the Girls Softball Spirit Award, presented to the team member who has contributed the most in spirit and loyalty.
Sophomore Jennifer Watford of Cedartown received the Softball Coaches Award.
In girls’ volleyball:
Junior Alicia Wright of Rome received the Most Valuable Player Award, sponsored by the Darlington Alumni Association.
Junior Polly Roberts of Lindale, Ga., received the Girls Volleyball Spirit Award, presented to the team member who has contributed the most in spirit and loyalty. She was also presented with the Practice Award for Effort.
Senior Quincy Matthews of Rome received the Most Improved Award.
Junior Michelle Picon of Rome received the Outstanding Team Contribution Award.
Junior Hannah Tillman of Rome and freshman Nora Cook of Cedartown, Ga., received Volleyball Coaches’ Awards.
