West Bladen High School Honors Knights Athletes with Annual Sports Awards

West Bladen Athletic Director - Brian McClenney (left), Male Athlete of the Year - Hezekiah Adams (right)

Bladenboro, NC - ​West Bladen High School celebrated the accomplishments of its student-athletes during the 2024–2025 school year with its annual awards ceremony, recognizing dedication, effort, and excellence across every sport.

From hard-hitting football moments to playoff runs, the Knights made their mark on the season and the conference.

West Bladen Athletic Director - Brian McClenney (left), Female Athlete of the Year - Holland Davis (right)

Volleyball

The Lady Knights showcased leadership and teamwork on the court, with players stepping up across the board.

• All-Conference: Greer Pope, Emogen Bryant

• Leadership Award: Marlene Crabtree

• Coach’s Award: Alina Chavez

• Knight Award: Marlie Walters

  
  

Football

West Bladen football earned recognition for strong play and leadership throughout the season.

• All-Conference: Hezekiah Blanks-Adams, Hunter Hester, Malachi Townsend, Tyleak Ballard

• SAC-6 Special Teams Player of the Year: Hezekiah Blanks-Adams

• MVP: Hezekiah Blanks-Adams

• Defensive Player of the Year: Wendell Way

• Trenches Award: Malachi Townsend

• Knight Award: Justin Spaulding

Men’s Soccer

A competitive season earned multiple Knights All-Conference honors.

• All-Conference: Jonah Bryan, Christopher Ramirez Labra, Alejandro Lopez Sandoval

• MVP: Christopher Ramirez Labra

• Knight Award: Aiden Russ

• Coach’s Award: Alejandro Lopez Sandoval

Softball

The softball team battled their way to a conference runner-up finish and a state playoff berth.

• All-Conference: Kali Allen, Addison Wilcox, Marlene Crabtree, Brenna Hester, Holland Davis

• Defensive Award: Marlene Crabtree

• Offensive Award: Kali Allen

• Knight Award: Holland Davis

Baseball

West Bladen baseball took home the SAC-6 Co-Conference Championship and secured a playoff spot.

• All-Conference: Garrett Dunham, Cade Allen, Brady Durden, Hunter Hester, JT Hepler, Ashton Davis

• Most Valuable Hitter: Cade Allen

• Most Valuable Pitcher: Brady Durden

• Most Outstanding Progress Award: Tyler Lewis

Golf

Steady improvement and tournament qualification highlighted the golf season.

• Regional Qualifier / All-Conference: Seth Faircloth

• Most Improved: Gavin Brisson

• Low Scorer: Seth Faircloth

Women’s Soccer

A season full of energy and determination led to key honors for the Lady Knights.

• All-Conference: Makenna Thurman, Faith Wren, Jazmy Funez Aranda

• Coach’s Award: Melissa Sandoval Garcia

• Offensive MVP: Jazmy Funez Aranda

• Most Valuable Player: Makenna Thurman

Men’s Track

Track and field athletes showed grit and consistency throughout the season.

• All-Conference: Damontre Love, Calvin Sinclair, Raul Morales, Jennsen Martinez, Michael Maldonado, Dylan Taylor

• MVP: Damontre Love

• Coaches Awards: Calvin Sinclair, Raul Morales

Women’s Track

The Lady Knights found their stride, earning All-Conference accolades and individual awards.

• All-Conference: Janavia Adams, Tahlela Bethea, JaNya McKeithan, Honesti Sinclair, Alajeh McMillan, Jrya Best

• Women’s MVP: Janavia Adams

• Coaches Awards: Alajeh McMillan, Alina Chavez

Men’s Basketball

The Knights stormed to a SAC-6 Conference Championship and a spot in the NCHSAA 2A Final Four.

• District 2 NCBCA Player of the Year: Chase Williams

• District 2 First Team All-District: Jackson Pait

• All-Conference: Tylik McCall, Hezekiah Adams, Jackson Pait

• Conference Player of the Year: Chase Williams

• Leadership Award: Chase Williams

• Great Teammate Award: Conner Monroe

• Toughness Award: Ty’Leak Ballard

Women’s Basketball

A talented group of Lady Knights earned postseason honors and team awards.

• All-Conference: Alina Chavez, Kali Allen

• Most Improved: Addison Wilcox

• Coach’s Award: Jahyrah Priest

• MVP: Holland Davis

Cheerleading

Dedication and school spirit were on display throughout the year.

• All-Conference: Kayla Perry, TaMya Elliott, Natalie Holland, Kylie Long

• Most Improved: Sherrell McKoy

• Knight Award: Jade Black

• Best All Around: Jaiden Ward

Men’s Tennis

A breakout season for the team’s top players.

• All-Conference: Luke Beck

• Most Improved: Mason Atkinson

• MVP: Luke Beck

• Coach’s Award: Colin Elkins

Women’s Tennis

Regional qualifiers and conference standouts helped lead the way.

• All-Conference: Yuri Santana, Lauren Douglas

• Most Improved: Lileigh Anderson

• MVP: Yuri Santana

• Coach’s Award: Faith Wren

Men’s Cross Country

The Knights ran hard all year, with top finishes and conference recognition.

• All-Conference & SAC-6 Runner of the Year: Demontre’ Love

• Most Improved: Raul Morales

• Runner of the Year: Demontre’ Love

Women’s Cross Country

• Most Improved: Abigail Dicicco

• Runner of the Year: Jailynn Russ

Bowling

Both the boys’ and girls’ teams earned regional recognition for their efforts.

• Women’s Bowling All-Conference: Kallie Bass

• MVP (Women’s Bowling): Kallie Bass

• Men’s Bowling All-Conference: Brody Rhodes, Caison Brixey

• All-State (Men’s Bowling): Brody Rhodes

• MVP (Men’s Bowling): Brody Rhodes

Major Awards

Capping off a stellar year, the following athletes were recognized for overall excellence:

• Sayaun Dent Memorial Scholarship: Hezekiah Adams

• Female Athlete of the Year: Holland Davis

• Male Athlete of the Year: Hezekiah Adams

The 2024–2025 school year was filled with big wins, personal milestones, and Knight pride. Congratulations to all student-athletes, coaches, and supporters who made this season unforgettable for West Bladen High School!

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West Bladen High School Honors Knights Athletes with Annual Sports Awards