Charleston – With another successful fall sports season in the books, the Ashley Hall athletic department recently honored the top performers from each of the teams.
Athletic director Franny Slay and her staff of coaches handed out awards in varsity and junior varsity competition.
Slay also heads up the school’s highly successful volleyball program. Her varsity squad was one of the last four teams playing in the SCISA Class AAAA state tournament.
Setter Charlotte Strickland was named the team’s most valuable player this season. Strickland was recognized as the region co-player of the year and was a North-South all-star game participant. Senior Jen Fermo also was an all-star selection as well as an all-region performer.
Anna Strickland and Annie Goldstein were all-region picks, Strickland also received the Coach’s award. Spencer Edgerton was named the team’s most improved player.
Amelia Finnegan was recognized as the most valuable player for the junior varsity volleyball team. Molly Mettler was named most improved player and Minka Tang received the Coach’s award.
The varsity tennis team was recognized as the Class AAAA state runner-up this season. The Panthers lost in the state finals match to Porter-Gaud.
Lily Sloan was tabbed as the team’s most valuable player and was an all-region selection. Sloan played number one singles this fall.
Grace Taylor received the most improved player award and Emma Tedford received the Coach’s award. Mattie Laney posted the best record this season.
Tedford, Martha Rivers and Emorie Stockton were recognized as all-region performers.
Elle Webster was the most valuable player on the junior varsity tennis team while Suzanne Groat was most improved player. Shila Sniderman received the Coach’s award.
The cross country team finished seventh overall in the state meet. Kate Coker, an all-state runner, was the team’s most valuable runner. Violet David was most improved and Gemma Williams received the Coach’s award.
The swim team posted a fourth-place finish in the state meet for class AAAA. Carson Hyder was recognized as the most valuable swimmer and Tatum Elsner was the most improved swimmer. Selena Ruiz-Luna received the Coach’s award.
In golf, Ashley Hall posted a 12th-place finish in the state tournament. Kirsten Marshall was the most valuable player this season. Gabby Anderson received the most improved player honor while Waring Cantey earned the Coach’s award.
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