So much for hibernation. There were Blue Bear sightings aplenty in the winners circle when Port Colborne High School celebrated the end to 2015-16 athletic season.
School and team awards were presented at an assembly, and student athletes also got together for a barbecue.
SCHOOL AWARDS
Athlete of the year, senior boys: Ryan Dendy
Athlete of the year, senior girls: Madison McAvoy
Athlete of the year, junior boys: Jake Richard
Athlete of the year, junior girls: Allyce Andrews
Sportsperson of the year, senior boys: Eric Hang
Sportsperson of the year, senior girls: Sencia Lampman
Sportsperson of the year, junior boys: Bruce Bryan
Sportsperson of the year, junior girls: Jennifer Kozelj
Blue Bear Award: Hollie Sonnenberg
TEAM AWARDS
Badminton: Bruce Bryan, Victoria Fraser, Coaches Award
Basketball, senior boys: Christopher Fairman, Ethan Scott, MVPs
Basketball, senior girls: Meghan Kapellas, Mae Lannon, Madison McAvoy, Coaches Award
Basketball, junior boys: Mitchell Sider, Mark Youngblut, Coaches Award
Basketball, junior girls: Jennifer Kozelj, Sydney Vrbanac, MVPs
Cross country: Flynn Thorton, most improved; Dean Miller, most dedicated
Hockey, boys: Joe Bucilli, MVP
Soccer, boys: Connor Buchanan, Dakota Marko, MVPs
Soccer, girls: Jennifer Kozelj, MVP; Meghan Kapellas, Coaches Award
Softball, girls: Alexandra Campbell, Madison McCulligh, MVPs
Tennis: Carl Booker, Laryn Youngblut, Coaches Award
Track and field: Ryan Dendy, MVP
Ultimate: Eric Hang, Zack Piazza, Coaches Award
Volleyball, senior boys: Jacob Minor, MVP; Ryan Dendy, Tye Miller, Coaches Award
Volleyball, senior girls: Lydia Rehman, MVP; Madison McAvoy, Coaches Award
Volleyball, junior boys: Brady Young, Coaches Award
Volleyball, junior girls: Allyce Andrews, MVP
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