The Mena Athletic Awards Assembly was held on Tuesday evening in the Performing Arts Center. A number of Mena athletes were recognized for the efforts in the 2023-2024 seasons.
This year’s Frank Mosley Award winner is: Caroline Cannon.
This year's James C Copher Award winner is: Jaxon Baber.
CROSS COUNTRY
BOYS
All State
Cooper Plunkett
All Conference boys
Cooper Plunkett
Brody Brown
2nd Team all Conference
Levi Neufeld
Abram Wooden
Eli Swall
GIRLS
All Conference
Allison Howard
Ava Fields
Samara Jaynes
Second Team All Conference
Jocelyn Hernandez
GOLF
Two senior golfers.
Payton Clark
Brenley Blake.
VOLLEYBALL
All-State:
Caroline Cannon
Reese Montgomery
All-State All Tournament Team:
Reese Montgomery
All-Star Game Nominee
Caroline Cannon
All-Conference:
Addison Thomas
Abi Comeaux
Jocelyn Hernandez
Mallory Farringer
Karley Sharp
Pascha Wistrand
Rylie Bentley
Chloe Hooper
Jayden Cox
CHEER
All awards are voted on by the team
Leadership Award:
Cheerleader that had the best organization, dedication, and work ethic.–Amy Gragg and Destiny Hogan
Teammate Award:
Cheerleader who had the best attitude, positivity, and greatest influence.–Sophia Vacca
MVC (Most Valuable Cheerleader) -
the All-Around and overall best cheerleader from the 2023-2024 year based on these qualities: Cheers, Stunts, Jumps, Dance, Tumbling –Kiylee Hughes
FOOTBALL
7-4A All Conference
Michael Sullivan
Brody Peters
Sean Sullivan
Carter Cossey
Jair Hernandez
All Star Game Nominees- Maddox Medlin and Eysiah Day
All Star Game Participant - Jaxon Baber
The following awards were voted on exclusively by members of the 2023 football team.
Defensive Player of the Year-Jair Hernandez
The Offensive Player of the Year AND William G Spencer Football Player of the year - Brody Peters
WRESTLING
Individual honors are as follows
Harlee Pannall All Conference
Emmi Hensley All Conference
Destiny Hogan All Conference
Emery Anderson All Conference All State
Jolina Butterfield All Conference
Andrew Threlkeld All Conference
Tycen Baber All Conference
Tripp Hensley All Conference
Cody Short All Conference All State
Brastyn Richardson All Conference
Dennison Reed All Conference
Beck Vacca All Conference
Hunter McClara All Conference
Zach Cline All Conference All State
Brody Peters All Conference All State
Guice Anderson All Conference All State
Carter Cossey All Conference All State
Max Rocha All Conference
BOYS BASKETBALL
All Conference
Cooper Plunkett
Sean Sullivan
Brody Brown
2nd Team
Kalib Cox
Abram Wooden
All Star Senior Honorable Mention
Brody Brown
Team Awards (Voted on by Team)
Best Offense: Cooper Plunkett
Best Defense: Kalib Cox
Coat of Many Colors: Luke Floyd
Most Improved 2023-24: Malachi Floyd
Out Standing Boys Basketball Elks Jim Rackley AWARD: Brody Brown
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Individual Honors:
All-State nominee:
Caroline Cannon
Payton Clark
All-Conference:
Caroline Cannon
Payton Clark
Kensey Rosson
2nd Team All-Conference:
Isabel Cross
Chloe Hooper
Kate Wilson
All-Star Game Nominee:
Caroline Cannon
TRACK
All Conference Track Athletes are:
Elijah Smith – High Jump
JoJo Hernandez- 1600 Meter Run
Caroline Cannon – Shot Put
Karley Sharp – 4x800 Relay, 1600 Meter Run, 4x400 Relay
Jocelyn Hernandez – 4x800 Relay, 4x400 Relay
Elliott Dugan – Long Jump
Alaina Gilbert- 4x800 Relay, 4x400 Relay
Jasmine Parker- 4x800 Relay, 4x400 Relay
Our All State Track Athlete this year is Two-Time, High Jump, State Champion, Elliott Dugan.
BOYS SOCCER
All State - Hudson Vacca
All Conference - Malachi Floyd
Honorable Mention All Conference - Thluang Cung
GIRLS SOCCER
All-Star Nominee Sophia Vacca
All-State Kaelyn Nichols
All-Conference Jaden Roberts and Brinley Blake
Honorable Mentions Kaylea Parnell, Rylie Bentley, and Marlenne Cecilio
Recipients of this year's team awards were “Top Teammate ” - Kiylee Hughes
The “Hustle Award” - Gabby Cross
“Most Versatile” - Chloe Hooper
BASEBALL
All-State: Rhett Brotherton
All-Conference: Tripp Hensley, Michael Sullivan, Brody Peters
All-Conference Second-team: Brody Brown, Evan Leonard
Most Improved: Cooper Plunkett
Best Teammate: Brody Brown
Leadership Award: Rhett Brotherton
SOFTBALL
All State
Kensey Rosson
Abi Koppein
All District
Addison Thomas
Jayden Cox
Honorable Mention All-District
Tierney Dodge
Mallory Farringer
Chloe Sullivan