Aloha spirit filled the air as the Trojan Booster Club hosted its annual sports banquet, honoring the achievements of student athletes from the  2023-24 school year.

The Hawaiian-themed evening, complete with colorful leis and tropical decor, brought together coaches, players, and families to celebrate the dedication, teamwork, and excellence of our athletes.

The following students were recognized as Most Valuable Players (MVP) for the 2023-24 year: 

Volleyball MVP: Kaycee Cavanaugh

Fooball MVP: Reed Ketcham

Girls Cross Country MVP: Celeste Mireles

Boys Cross Country MVP: Carlos Cortez

Girls Weightlifting MVP: JaeJae Phillips and Lacy Massar

Boys Weightlifting MVP: Kevin Ibañez 

Girls Basketball MVP: Miah Corona and Kaycee Cavanaugh

Boys Basketball MVP: Reed Ketcham

Cheerleading MVP: Jennie Ross and Maci McMurtry

Golf MVP: Gunner Huffman and Emma Gersbach

Girls Track MVP: Ashley Mersch

Boys Track MVP: Cooper Valle and Carlos Cortez

Female Tennis MVP: Learson Murray

Male Tennis MVP: Julius Chavarria (No Photo Available)

Softball MVP: Miah Corona 

Baseball MVP: Cannon Negron and Chase Fricke

The following students were recognized with scholarships for the 2023-24 year: 

The “I Bleed Maroon” $1,000 scholarships were awarded to these senior athletes. To qualify, recipients must have a GPA higher than 3.0, completed essay questions, and submit their application on time. Additionally, demonstrating financial need, being enrolled at THS, and participating in athletics for all four years in at least one sport. Recipients must have also completed a total of 28 volunteer hours, averaging 7 hours per year. Lastly, acceptance into a higher education program:

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(LtoR) Kaycee Cavanaugh, CJ Porter, Mavrick Williams, and Cooper Valle

Grady Falcon (No Photo Available)

The “Jon Bennet” Scholarship in memory of a THS athlete who passed away in 1992:

Gage Richardon

The following students were recognized as the Top Scholar Athletes of the 2023-24 Year:

Top Female Scholar: Lilian Locklin 

Top Male Scholar: Peyten Crawford

The following students were recognized as the Sportsman & Sportswoman of the 2023-24 Year:

Sportman of the Year: Joseph McMurtry

Sportswoman of The Year: Emma Gersbach (No Photo Available)

The following students were recognized with the Fighting Heart Award for the 2023-24 Year:

Trojanette Fighting Heart Award: Kylee Goad and Miah Corona

Trojan Fighting Heart Award: Joseph Tuck

The following students were recognized with the Athlete of the Year Award for the 2023-24 Year:

Top Female Athlete: Kaycee Cavanaugh

Top Male Athlete: Cooper Valle

A night filled with tropical drinks and cookies, inspiring stories, and well-deserved recognition. The booster club's event was a fitting tribute to the hardworking students who make Troy ISD proud on and off the field.