Awards presented to Wiedemann, Belcher at Grizzly Sports Banquet
AWARDS WERE PRESENTED to two coaches during the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center. Walt Belcher, left, received the Assistant Coach of the Year award for his efforts with the Grizzly Basketball team; and Paula Wiedemann received the Coach of the Year award for leading the Grizzly Volleyball team to its second consecutive third-place finish at the NJCAA Division I Women’s National Volleyball Championship Tournament, among many other highlights from the past volleyball season. (MSU-WP Photo)
Awards presented to Grizzly Cheer team members at Grizzly Sports Banquet
SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Grizzly Cheer team received awards at the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Hailey Baldwin, Rolla, Academic Achievement Awards; and Viviana Prado, Lemont, Illinois; Samantha Beach Award for Excellence. Also receiving awards were Taylor Buckner, Houston, Determination Award, and Samantha Sandridge, Thayer, Most Improved Award. (MSU-WP Photo)
Awards presented to Grizzly Softball team members at Grizzly Sports Banquet
SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Grizzly Softball team received awards at the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Anabelle Hitt, Lynchburg, Leadership Award; Kenzie Massey, Grandby, Offensive Player of the Year; Madalyn Ivy, Mansfield, Hardest Worker Award; and Lexy Bridges, Joplin, Defensive Player of the Year. (MSU-WP Photo)
Awards presented to Grizzly Basketball team members at Grizzly Sports Banquet
SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Grizzly Basketball team received awards at the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Gaige Pitts, Thayer, Best Team Player; Dallas Clayton, Auckland, New Zealand, Best Defensive Player; Merrick Small, Ipswich, Australia, Academic Excellence Award; and Sterling White III, Chesapeake, Virginia, Most Valuable Player. (MSU-WP Photo)
Awards presented to Grizzly eSports team members at Grizzly Sports Banquet
SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Grizzly eSports team received awards at the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center. Front row from left: Dustin Johnson, Ava, second place in Mario Kart Open Championship during the 2022 fall season; Jasmine Williams, West Plains, Team Leader of the Year Award; Zahren Whited, West Plains, NJCAAE All-Academic Award; Joshua Burgess, West Plains, NJCAAE All-Academic Award and second place in Call of Duty: 4 vs. 4 Open Championship during the 2023 spring season; Spencer Spreutels, Koshkonong, NJCAAE All-Academic Award, Shoutcaster of the Year Award; second place in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Invitational Championship during the 2023 spring season. Back row: Grizzly eSports Head Coach Alex Pinnon; William Cole, Thornfield, second place in Call of Duty: 4 vs. 4 Open Championship during the 2023 spring season; Brock DeWeese, West Plains, second place in Call of Duty: 4 vs. 4 Open Championship during the 2023 spring season, second place in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Invitational Championship during the 2023 spring season, and Tactician of the Year Award; Jackson Williams, Cabool, second place in Call of Duty: 4 vs. 4 Open Championship during the 2023 spring season and Variety Player of the Year Award; Samuel Grills, West Plains, second place in Call of Duty: 4 vs. 4 Open Championship during the 2023 spring season; and Assistant Coach CJ Collins. (MSU-WP Photo)
Awards presented to Grizzly Volleyball team members at Grizzly Sports Banquet
SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Grizzly Volleyball team received awards at the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Former Grizzly Volleyball Head Coach Paula Wiedemann; Asli Erdi, Izmir, Turkey, Accountability Award; Ruth Manuela Bibinbe (cardboard cutout), Yaounde, Cameroon, Gratitude Award; Heather Montague, Koshkonong, Teamwork Award; and current Grizzly Volleyball Head Coach Paty Figueiredo. Lauryn Farish, Springfield, also received the Leadership Award. (MSU-WP Photo)
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