Vikings seniors will miss camaraderie
The Crescent Heights High School Vikings capped off another strong year on the local courts and playing fields with Thursday’s athletic awards banquet at Medicine Hat Lodge. For big winner Rylly Quirante, it was a night of reflection.
The Grade 12 student athlete took home the top honour of most outstanding male athlete as well the boys volleyball after six years of competition under the Vikings banner, and says he’s going to miss the times off the court most of all.“I’m going to miss everyone’s smile on their face, all the team jokes that we have. They’re like family to me. It’s going to be hard,” said Quirante, who competed in volleyball, basketball and track and field. “I’m never going to forget going to provincials for track. It was a great time. I loved being with my teammates.”
Girls volleyball star Kate Ewasechko shared in Thursday’s spotlight with Quirante as Crescent Heights’ most outstanding female athlete. Ewasechko also earned the girls volleyball MVP award, and says she’ll miss the camaraderie with her teammates on the court.
“I just liked playing with the team, getting better and learning about the game,” said Ewasechko, who also recognized with a Viking award for her sportsmanship. “It feels good to be recognized for your attitude and your school spirit too.”
Rounding out the night’s top awards, Mack Wilson was named this year’s recipient of the Lyle Flynn Memorial Award. The award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and all around excellence.
“It’s been a lot of hard work over the years and it’s really nice to be appreciated,” said Wilson, who will be studying neuroscience in post-secondary. “There are a lot of guys who could have won it, so it’s nice.”
Aunya Weich took home the girls basketball MVP award, while Adrian Glauser took home duel honours as the MVP of both the boys basketball and football teams.