(Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
Cole Baij and Mary Cavagnetto were named Norway High School’s top senior athletes at the annual athletic awards program on Wednesday. Cole Baij was the recipient of the Quentin Nolte Trophy and Cavagnetto received the Clarence “Towe” Castelaz Trophy.
NORWAY — Cole Baij and Mary Cavagnetto received the top senior athlete honors at the Norway High School awards and scholarship program on Wednesday.
Baij was awarded the Quentin Nolte Trophy and Cavagnetto was presented with the Clarence “Towe” Castelaz Trophy.
Each year, these trophies are awarded to the senior boy and girl athletic letter winners with the best athletic and scholastic record throughout high school.
The Raymond Bray “Too Strong” Award represents an athlete who showed the willingness to play strong at every practice or game, and when they stepped onto the football field or basketball court, battled to do all they could do. The football recipient was Elliott Kraemer and the basketball recipient was Mason Trudeau.
The Carrie DeRidder Spirit Award was presented to cheerleader Joey Bourg. The Britney Kleikamp Memorial Award was given to cheerleader Kori Wilkey.
Athletic scholarships were also presented.
The recipients of the Norway-Vulcan Athletic Booster Club Scholarships, in the amount of $1,250 each, were Cole Baij, Bryce Adams, Mason Trudeau and AJ Gallino.
The Don Hill Memorial Scholarship went to Bryce Adams and AJ Gallino. The $500 scholarship is given annually in memory of former teacher and basketball coach, Donald M. Hill. The recipient must be a male varsity letter winner, preferably in basketball, who intends to attend a four-year institution of higher learning.
The Ronberg Memorial Scholarship of $500 went to Cole Baij. The recipient must be a varsity football award winner who has displayed leadership qualities and his high school academic record must indicate the capability to do college work.
The annual Charles E. Day Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 was presented to Mary Cavagnetto. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating female athlete award winner who has, by her actions, demonstrated the traits required of the “total athlete.” The recipient must exemplify the true meaning of sport: “Not how tall you stand nor how high you reach, but how much you give of what you have to give.”
Team most valuable player awards, as well as coaches’ selections, follow:
Football
MVP — Cole Baij
Coaches Choice — Keith Burcar
Offensive Player of the Year — Owen Baij
Defensive Player of the Year — Landon Amundson
Volleyball
MVP — Ashley Carlson
Coaches Choice — Tessa Castelaz and Cayleah Clifford
Heart of a Knight — Alyssa dela Cruz
Cross Country
Boys MVP — Javan Hauswirth
Girls MVP — Kaylee Baldwin and Lauren Adams
Tennis
MVP — Jordyn Moln
ACE — Ella Wojtowicz
Most Improved — Mary Cavagnetto
Doubles Team of the Year — Emily Carlson and Myah Gilroy
Rookie of the Year — Jessa Rossler
Super Senior — Sadie Powell
Boys Basketball
MVP — Cole Baij
Girls Basketball
MVP — Lauren Adams
Coaches Choice — Abby Richter and Mary Cavagnetto
Defensive Player of the Year — Paytan Carlson
Cheer
Football Sideline MVP — Paige Roberts
Basketball Sideline MVP — Paige Roberts
Most Improved — Hallee Jacobson
Coaches Choice — Jenna Ramlow
Wrestling
MVW — Landon Amundson
Comeback Wrestler of the Year — Landon Ross
Most Improved — Fischer Campbell
Spring sports awards, including baseball, softball, boys and girls track, and golf will be announced at a later date.