Athletes of Year
Draughn: Adam Manns Award
19-20: Nick Chrisco, Abby Parker, Denver Treadway
20-21: Chloe Gary, Haley Lowman
21-22: Bailey Bryant, Daylin Pritchard
22-23: Katie Cozort, Maddison Powell
23-24: Maddie Crouch, Ambria Blalock, Eli Tillery
24-25: Ally Auton, Tate Jensen
Draughn: Black & Gold Award
20-21: Mason Coffey, Jaxon Smith
21-22: Reed Farrar, Lindsey Hodge, Regan Winkler
22-23: Ella Abernathy, John Robert Abernathy, Thomas Lambert, Emma Lewis, GiGi Smith, Aubrie Snyder
23-24: Speed Hatley, Helena Hatley, Trinity McDaniel, Jenna Abernathy, Hampton Blackwell, Katie Hamm, Laney Winebarger, Blake McElyea, Logan McGee
24-25: Marshall Brinkley, Sterling Radabaugh, Jacob Mull, Griffin Stephens, Jerome Ramseur, Bryson Powell
East Burke: Tyler Shatley Award
19-20: Riley Haas
20-21: Danielle Foxx
21-22: Blane Fulbright
22-23: Aubree Grigg, Meah Walsh
23-24: Brady Bostain, Katherine Greene
24-25: Cannon Morrison, Addy Fortenberry
East Burke: Adam Benson Cavalier Pride Award
19-20: Brett Childers, Chase Childers, Sarah Grace Lockee
20-21: Hayden Castle, Luke Elliott
21-22: Caleb Johnson-White, Sam Mace
22-23: Taylor Bostain, Colton Boyette, Chloe Cook, Marabeth Huffman, Ben Mast, Piper Strong
23-24: Gavon Franklin, Asher Gebhard, Davis Wall, Jacob Dellinger, Spencer Mast, Levi Coble, Kassie Turner, Ally Moore, Kamiah Lawing, KJ Byrd, Avery Fraley, Grace Hammack
24-25: Andrew Hudson, Jaydon Fair, Jordan Fox, swimming seniors, Zach Ward, Joshua Hess, Braelyn Stilwell, Macy McNeil, Journi McDowell, Addison Sisk, Arieanna Williamson, Dautry Ragle, Jay Dixon, Raegan Carter, Kyndal Morrison, Nick Newton, baseball seniors, track & field seniors
Football
MVP
2019: Braxton Cox (Draughn)
2021 spring: Blane Fulbright (East Burke)
2021 fall: Nigel Dula (Draughn)
2022: Nigel Dula, Eli Tillery (Draughn)
Offensive MVP
2019: Josh Moore (East Burke)
2021 spring: Nigel Dula (Draughn)
2021 fall: Daylin Pritchard, Eli Tillery (Draughn), Blane Fulbright (East Burke)
2022: Zach Pinkerton (Draughn), Jacob Dellinger (East Burke)
2024: Marshall Brinkley/Sterling Radabaugh (Draughn)
Defensive MVP
2019: Cody Huffman (East Burke)
2021 spring: Noah Rooks (East Burke)
2021 fall: Will Price (Draughn), Logan Johnson, Luke Wilson (East Burke)
2022: Hampton Blackwell (Draughn), Luke Wilson (East Burke)
2024: Jordan Fox (East Burke)
Special Teams MVP
2019: Ryan Kaminske (Draughn)
2021 spring: Manny Velasquez (Draughn)
2021 fall: Justice Cunningham, Sterling Radabaugh (Draughn)
2022: Rudy Mendoza (Draughn)
Lineman of Year
2021 spring: Nick Rhoney (Draughn)
2021 fall: Luke Rector (Draughn), Brady Bostain, Garrett Hildebran (East Burke)
2022: Josh “Juice” Elkins (Draughn), Jacob Hodges (East Burke)
12th Man of Year
2021 spring: Holden Curry (Draughn), Devin Murray (East Burke)
2021 fall: Hampton Blackwell (Draughn), Jackson Fleming (East Burke)
2022: Justice Cunningham (Draughn), Tanner Ivey (East Burke)
Rising Star
2021 fall: Will Seagle (Draughn), Ben Mast (East Burke)
2022: Shaydon Pino (Draughn), Levi Coble (East Burke)
Blue & Gold Classic MVP
2019: Beckett Nelson (Draughn), Luke Coble (East Burke)
2021 spring: Nigel Dula (Draughn), Noah Rooks (East Burke)
2022: Hampton Blackwell (Draughn), Caden Buff (East Burke)
2023: Hampton Blackwell, Shaydon Pino (Draughn); KJ Byrd, Levi Coble (East Burke)
Basketball
Scoring Champions
2020: Riley Haas (East Burke girls), Daylin Pritchard (Draughn boys)
2021: Ella Abernathy (Draughn girls), Aasin Lor (East Burke boys)
2022: Aubrie Snyder (Draughn girls), Daylin Pritchard (Draughn boys)
2023: Braelyn Stilwell (East Burke girls), Ian Cox (East Burke boys)
2024: D’Andre Moore (Draughn boys), Braelyn Stilwell (East Burke girls)
2025: Kayden Lytle (Draughn boys), Braelyn Stilwell (East Burke girls)
Rookie of Year
2022: Braelyn Stilwell (East Burke girls)
2023: Zoe Rector (Draughn girls), D’Andre Moore (Draughn boys), Kara Brinkley (East Burke girls), Barger Shook (East Burke boys)
2024: Kenley Berry (Draughn girls), Owen Hartmann (East Burke boys)
2025: Cayden Lewis (Draughn boys)
Matthew 20:16 Award
2023: Taylor Holder (Draughn girls), Malachi Silver (Draughn boys), Macy McNeil (East Burke girls), Connor Smith (East Burke boys)
2024: Jacey Davis (Draughn girls), Marshall Brinkley (Draughn boys), Kaliyah Hill (East Burke girls), Jay Dixon (East Burke boys)
2025: Lindsey Hensley (Draughn girls), Noah Chrisco (Draughn boys), Kendall McFalls (East Burke girls), Carter Bennett (East Burke boys)
Jack Charlet 6th Man of Year
2025: Henry Cooper (Draughn boys)
Volleyball MVP
2024: Bailey Mozeley (Draughn), Addy Fortenberry (East Burke)
Cross Country MVP
2024: Cadence Willis (East Burke)
Swimmer of Year
2024: William Abernathy (Draughn)
Wrestler of Year
2024: Hampton Blackwell (Draughn)
2025: Connor Brinkley (Draughn)
Baseball MVP
Tate Jensen (Draughn) (2023/24/25)
Griffin Stephens (Draughn) (2025)
Softball MVP
2023: Katie Cozort (Draughn), Addy Fortenberry (East Burke)
2024: Maddie Crouch/Katie Hamm (Draughn)
2025: Avie Helton/Lindsey Hensley (Draughn)
Amber Queen Girls Soccer MVP
2024: Ashley Hernandez (East Burke)
2025: Macy McNeil (East Burke)
Golf MVP
2024: Nick Newton (East Burke boys)
Tennis MVP
2024: Luke Borders (East Burke boys)
2024: Braelyn Stilwell (East Burke girls)
Tanner Anderson Award (East Burke track & field athletes that continue their career at an NCAA D-1 school)
2024: KJ Byrd (Louisville), Avery Fraley (East Carolina)
Jim Childers Coach of Year award
2025: Joshua Martin/Heather Ramsey (East Burke track & field), Allen Wittenberg (East Burke baseball)
Foothills Power 5/Elite 8 Champions
Football
Hickory (2023, 24)
2019: Shelby
2021: Maiden, Statesville
2022: Burns, East Lincoln
2023: Bunker Hill, Hickory
Boys Soccer
Hickory (2021, 22, 23)
2019: East Lincoln
2021: Hibriten
2024: Lincolnton
Volleyball
North Iredell (2021, 22, 23)
Foard (2019, 20)
Ashe County (2024)
Boys Basketball
Hickory (2023, 24)
2020: Freedom, Shelby
2021: North Lincoln
2022: West Caldwell
2025: Bandys
Girls Basketball
East Burke (2023, 24)
2020: Newton-Conover
2021: Hickory
2022: Shelby
2025: McDowell
Baseball
Burns (2023, 24)
2021: East Lincoln, McDowell
2024: Foard
2025: North Lincoln
Softball
Maiden (2023, 24)
South Caldwell (2024, 25)
2021: Alexander Central
Girls Soccer
2021: Lake Norman Charter
2023: St Stephens
2024: Hibriten
2025: Hickory