Ashley Hall holds year-end athletic awards banquet

Charleston – Ashley Hall’s success in athletics has been well-documented over the last few decades and the school continues to thrive in their athletic endeavors.

As is customary, the official end to the athletic year at Ashley Hall is the athletic awards banquet. The event recognizes the top performers in each sport and those athletes were recently honored in late May.

In varsity volleyball, Charlotte Strickland was the most valuable player and was recognized as the region co-player of the year. Annie Goldstein, Anna Strickland and Jen Fermo also were all-region selections. Spencer Edgerton was the most improved player and Anna Strickland received the coach’s award.

The tennis team was the state runner-up in the 2023 season. Lily Sloan was the most valuable player and Grace Taylor was most improved. Emma Tedford received the coach’s award and Mattie Laney posted the best record.

Tedford, Sloan, Martha Rivers and Emorie Stockton received all-region honors.

Kate Coker was the most valuable runner in cross country and was an all-state performer. Violet David was most improved and Gemma Williams received the coach’s award.

For swimming, Carson Hyder was most valuable and Tatum Eisner was most improved. Selena Ruiz Luna earned the coach’s award.

Kirsten Marshall was the MVP in golf with Gabby Anderson taking most improved honors. Waring Cantey earned the coach’s award.

Ellie Grek was most valuable rider on the equestrian team. Taylor Issa was most improved rider and Mac Heinemann received the coach’s award.

In sailing, Waring Cantey was most valuable sailor and Nettie Carter was most improved. Mary Wade Brewer received the coaches award.

For basketball, Gates McCants received the Panther award and was a SCISA all-star game selection. Lavinia Maybank was most improved player and Mattie Laney earned the coach’s award.

The most valuable performer in archery was Ruby Ghatnekar with Selena Ruiz Luna receiving the Panther award. Ella Thompson received the coach’s award.

In lacrosse, the MVP was Caroline Copenhaver and Shila Sniderman was most improved. Cissy O’Donnell received the coach’s award and Sims Wadley earned all-region honors.

Anna Strickland was the MVP for the soccer team and also was a SCISA all-star game selection. Kate Coker was the most improved player and Martha Rivers earned the coach’s award. All three players also received all-region awards.

In track, Natalie Bennett was most improved and Madison Middleton was the top athlete. Na’Zya Jenkins received the coach’s award. Middleton (high jump), Bennett (3200) and Audrey Fennelly (triple jump) were recognized as region champions.

The 3200 meter relay team earned a bronze medal at the SCISA Class AAAA state meet. Those runners included Bennett, Natalie Cina, Eliza Groat and Nyla Jenkins.