Wallace, Mullan celebrate their athletic stars
Hayden Hogamier (left) and Carter Bailey were named the co-Male Athletes of the Year at Wallace High School. Both players left indelible legacies on the programs that they participated in during their time as Miner athletes.
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The athletes of Mullan and Wallace Jr./Sr. High Schools were celebrated last week at their respective annual awards ceremonies.
The 2020/21 sports season were banner years for both schools as they made several appearances at state-level competitions.
Mullan Football reached the 1A state semifinals, Mullan Basketball snapped a multi-decade state tournament drought, Mullan Track sent three athletes to the state meet.
Wallace Volleyball made it back to the state tournament, while also sending individuals for state golf and track.
Each sport was allowed to create and present their particular awards, but there are also awards that are presented by the athletic director.
The awards are as follows:
WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
MVP — Riley Valley
Offensive Player of the Year — Jaden House
Defensive Player of the year — Chloe Cielke
Coaches Choice — Kendall Lohr
Girls Basketball
MVP — Elli Welch
Offensive Player of the Year — Jaden House
Defensive Player of the Year — Elli Welch
Coaches Choice — Britany Phillips
Cross Country
Most Outstanding Runner — Izayah Jaramillo
Boys Basketball
MVP — Carter Bailey
Offensive Player of the Year Hayden Hogamier
Defensive Player of the Year — Luke Hull
Most Improved — Connor Denson
Coaches Choice — Will Farkas
Football
MVP: Alex Field
Offensive MVP: Hayden Hogamier
Defensive MVP: Kody Richardson
Miner-Warrior Award: Robbie Morin
Golf
MVP Boys: Hayden Hogamier
MVP Girls: Makenna Merrick
Coaches Choice: Carter Bailey
Track and Field
MVP Boy: Colten Pentland
MVP Girl: Iliana Lewis
Coaches Choice Girl: Janae Walcker
Coaches Choice Boys: Alex Field
Wrestling
Outstanding Wrestler: Chase Morden
Swimming
Male Best Male Swimmer: Dorsey Pearson
Female Best Swimmer: Frances Conboy
Most Motivated Swimmer: Aydin Hasz
Cheer
Most Improved — Macie Hemphill and McKelvy Specht
MVP: Sophia Hughes
Athletic Director Awards
Co-Male Athlete of the Year — Carter Bailey and Hayden Hogamier
Co-Female Athlete of the Year — Elli Welch and Jaden House
Male Junior High Athlete of the Year — Julian Davis
Female Junior High Athlete of the Year — Kayla Hasz
Booster of the Year Award — Morbeck Community Foundation Inc.
AD Choice Awards
Colten Pentland
Will Farkas
3-Sport Athlete Awards
Will Farkas
McKenna Merrick
North Idaho Hall of Fame Character Award
Will Farkas
IHSAA Interscholastic Star Award
Elli Welch
Luke Hull
MULLAN HIGH SCHOOL
Football
Co-Most Valuable Player — Luke Trogden and Adam Ball
Defensive Player of the Year — Riley Trogden
Offensive Player of the Year — Caleb Ball
Tiger Award — Blake Layton
Rookie of the Year — John Pruitt
Volleyball
Most Valuable Player — Talowa Fallingwater
Most Improved Player — Jazzmyn Nelson
Most Coachable Player — Kara Stahle
Tiger Award — Emily Dykes
Miss Hustle — Autumn Charvez
Boys Basketball
Offensive MVP — Luke Trogden
Defensive MVP — Riley Trogden
Rookie of the Year — Kason Lowman
Sixth Man of the Year — Austin Zingler
Tiger Award — Balke Knoll
Girls Basketball
Most Valuable Player — Talowa Fallingwater
Miss Rebound — Talowa Fallingwater
Most Improved Player — Kara Stahle
Co-Tiger Award — Emily Dykes and Jazzmyn Nelson
Male Athlete of the Year — Riley Trogden
Female Athlete of the Year — Talowa Fallingwater
Mullan Sports Booster of the Year — Mullan Trail Gas and Grocery
Mullan Sports Fan of the Year — Norbert Lane