Soccer Awards Are Presented

The Lady Hurricanes and Hurricane Soccer teams ended their season with honors and recognition of their accomplishments during the 2018 season.

As a growing, competitive sport in Monticello, the soccer coaches were pleased with the commitment of the players, the energy of the teams, and the improvements noted on the field.

The Lady Canes continue to grow and develop and will be working together over the summer in various camps and training opportunities. Members of the boys soccer team are exploring options of participating in Georgia’s Select Soccer travel league and will be working together also over the summer in various camp opportunities.

Players gave special thanks to Coaches David Aldridge and John Graybill of the girls squad and Brian Walls and Michael Cooper for the boys squad. Special recognition to the following players for their accomplishments:

Lady Canes

Aubrey Crowe—Highest Avg. eighth grade

Julia Aldridge—Highest Avg. ninth grade

Morgan Patterson— Highest Avg. tenth grade, Most Improved

Ansley Atkinson—Most Improved

Ivette Jaramillo—Highest Avg. eleventh grade, Best Midfielder

Kaitlyn Pope—Best Offensive Player

Lauren Mosley—Best Defensive Player

Calie Batson—Highest Avg. Senior, Coaches Award

Junior Varsity Boys

Golden Boot—Estevan Vera

Best Defender—Brandon Grindle

Best Midfielder—Austin Link

Golden Glove— Maseson Schandera

Stand Out Performance—Alfredo Torres

Most Improved—Zack Key

Varsity Boys

Golden Boot—Kevin Ortiz

Best Mid-Fielder—Jovani Gonzalez

Best Defender—Eli Ewing, Fernando Nunez

Golden Glove— Drew Schilling

Always a Hurricane— Alejandro Jaramillo

Most Intellectual—Jack Johnston

Most Improved—Rafael Perez and Wesley Brooks

In addition to the awards given, some seniors were recognized as leaders in the soccer program as they supported the development of the inaugural soccer team. The Founder’s Award was presented to Jovani Gonzales, Alejandro Jaramillo, Mario Garcia, Marcos Moore, Rod Vargas, and Dennis Ortiz.