These prizes and many others were presented at the annual Winter Athletic Assembly, held at Centenary Church Wednesday evening.

“Kenz is simply one of the best players in Quebec,” said Coach Van Dyke. “Where she grew this year is as a leader. Mackenzy chose to foster and atmosphere of inclusiveness. Despite being better at basketball, it was never, ever about her. It was about her team.”

It was a first Major S as well as the Errol Amaron Trophy for Andrei Bucatel, Grade 11, forward for the senior boys basketball team. “One of our most consistent scorers and rebounders, when focused on the task at hand, Andrei was unstoppable,” said Coach Duane Liverpool.

For varsity boys hockey, seniors and first-time Major S winners Andrew Amousse and Richard Hall shared the Dawes MVP Trophy. “Quite frankly the key word for both of these players is that they are great sportsmen,” said Coach Matthew Thompson, describing Hall as wise beyond his year, Amousse as a cool and calm leader.

In varsity girls hockey, Laurence Frenette, Grade 10, and Hannah Johnson, Grade 12, shared the Dugie Ross Trophy and earned Major S sweaters for their season performance, Laurence a “no-maintenance player” who led in points, Hannah coming back from injury and earning 41 points in 50 games. “Both players play the game right every day,” said Coach Bernie Pimm.

The final MVP trophy, the Trustees’ Cup for swimming, went to Keita Oki, dedicated at practice, always looking for more and more to do, leading to a stellar performance in the championship final. Keita also received a Senior S for his performance.

Other Major S winners were Emily Willis for senior girls basketball; Alexis Bernier for senior boys basketball; Tamara Thierus and Marianne Picard for varsity girls hockey; Greg Lapointe and Cole Huckins for varsity boys hockey; and Kenya Desautels for volleyball.

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