Gavin Courtney Dominates as MVP in Thrilling Season Finale

Stars and coaches shine as MVPs and All-Stars are celebrated across sections, highlighting top talent and exemplary sportsmanship.

In the world of local sports, recognizing standout performances is a tradition that never gets old. This year's MVP honors and All-Star selections highlight some incredible talent and dedication across the sections.

MVP Honors

  • Most Valuable Player: Gavin Courtney from Garden Spot. Courtney's exceptional play earned him top honors not just in his section but across the board.
  • Section One MVP: Blake Garman of Hempfield, showcasing consistent excellence.
  • Section Two MVP: Mason Moore from Elizabethtown, a powerhouse on his team.
  • Section Three MVP: Gavin Courtney again, proving his dominance.
  • Section Four MVP: Levi Spencer from Columbia, leading his section with skill and determination.

All-Star Selections

Section One

  • Blake Garman, Hempfield
  • Adam Shank, Hempfield
  • Luke Shank, Hempfield
  • Paxton Thomas, Cedar Crest
  • Andre Colabucci, McCaskey

Section Two

  • Mason Moore, Elizabethtown
  • Daniel Subers, Conestoga Valley
  • Jeremiah Evans, Elizabethtown
  • Logan Good, Warwick
  • Tyler Eckert, Warwick

Section Three

  • Gavin Courtney, Garden Spot
  • Dalton Sauder, Donegal
  • Mike Berg, Donegal
  • Dominick Judkins, Northern Lebanon
  • Rowan Bacci, Donegal

Section Four

  • Levi Spencer, Columbia
  • Ayden Wright, Columbia
  • Tristin Lenhart
  • Jack Ross, Lampeter-Strasburg
  • Chase Harsh, Lampeter-Strasburg

Coaches of the Year

  • Section One: Barry Wallace, McCaskey
  • Section Two: Neal Vital, Warwick
  • Section Three: Paul Stubenrauch, Donegal
  • Section Four: Mark Wright, Columbia

Team Sportsmanship

  • Section One: Cedar Crest
  • Section Two: Ephrata
  • Section Three: Manheim Central
  • Section Four: Lampeter Strasburg

Academic All-Stars

Section One

  • Ava Green, Hempfield
  • Etienne A. Marca, Manheim Township
  • Charlie Joffy, Cedar Crest
  • Aimee Afutu, Penn Manor
  • Maiana-Li Torres, McCaskey

Section Two

  • Wyatt Klose, Elizabethtown
  • Jack White, Warwick
  • Cameron Buchmoyer, Lebanon
  • Nick Carr, Conestoga Valley
  • Ian Schwartz, Ephrata

Section Three

  • Freya Grice, Donegal
  • Kayla Donmoyer, Northern Lebanon
  • Josh Steinmetz, Garden Spot
  • Odin Heisler, Cocalico
  • Kitiara MacFeat, Manheim Central

Section Four

  • Nathan Nell, Columbia
  • Issac Cramer, Lampeter-Strasburg
  • Kyler Buckwalter, Lancaster Mennonite
  • Paityn Gerz, Lancaster Catholic
  • Sierra Bender, Elco

Section Superlatives

Section One

  • Team Champion: Hempfield
  • High Average: Adam Shank, 215.29
  • High Series: Blake Garman, 747
  • High Game: Andre Colabucci, 279

Section Two

  • Team Champion: Elizabethtown
  • High Average: Mason Moore, 220.67
  • High Series: Parker Hershey, 735 (Moore, 771)
  • High Game: Tyler Eckert, Daniel Subers, 279 (Moore, 300)

Section Three

  • Team Champion: Donegal
  • High Average: Gavin Courtney, 233.45
  • High Series: Dalton Sauder, 748 (Courtney, 802)
  • High Game: Charles Sherrer, Rowan Bacci, Mike Berg, 279 (Courtney, 300; Sauder, 279)

Section Four

  • Team Champion: Columbia
  • High Average: Levi Spencer, 209.35
  • High Series: Tristin Lenhart, 767
  • High Game: Kyler Buckwalter, 278 (Lenhart, 279; Harsh, 278)

Girls Honors

  • MVP: Caylin Rotondo, Elizabethtown
  • All-Stars: Rotondo; Ariel Gilmore, Elizabethtown; Destinee Merritt, Donegal; Mia Gehman, Donegal; Emily Dunlap, Lampeter-Strasburg; Jordyn Ile, Hempfield; Ava Green; Gracie Martin, Conestoga Valley; Lauren Subers, Conestoga Valley; Kitiara MacFeat; Alyssa Nessinger, Cocalico

These awards and recognitions highlight not only individual brilliance but also the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship that define the essence of high school sports. Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, and teams for their hard work and achievements this season!