Cameron Warren took home the most awards at the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. He was awarded: the Bear Award, Best Offensive Player (football), Most Improved (basketball), and the Letterman of the Year Award (shared). Loyd Cook Photo The people of Brownsboro filled the gymnasium, a not-unusual occurance, except that Thursday night, the capacity came from a crowd on the gym floor and not in the stands.

It was the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet honoring the school’s athletes and success in the past year.

Brownsboro Independent School District Superintendent Elton Caldwell gave the opening remarks of the evening.

“This group, they’ve provided some outstanding moments for us, boys and girls,” Caldwell said. “They’ve been extremely competitive and have always represented us well.”

Caldwell praised the school board and BISD athletic director John Settle, thanking them for their work in bringing upgrades to the district’s athletic facilities. In particular, the superintendent noted the in-progress addition of artifical turf, concessions and restroom facilities, along with expanded seating, all at the football facility. Caldwell also noted improvements to the dressing rooms there and the coming addition of four new tennis courts elsewhere on district property.

Synola Harmon, left, and Hillary Shaffer shared this year’s Bearettes Award, presented during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo Settle, who was the master of ceremonies, also noted the Brownsboro competitive spirit. He pointed out that 11-of-12 teams made the playoffs this year. It was a success rate that also included two district titles.

The big awards of the evening were saved for the end of the night.

Cameron Warren was tapped with the Bears Award, while Hillary Shaffer was honored with the Bearettes Award.

Justin Vause earned multiple honors at the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. The honors included: the Academic Athlete of the Year, Fighting Heart Award (Baseball), and the Coaches Award (football). Loyd Cook Photo The Letterman Award was shared between Warren and Tyler Rogers. Justin Vause was the recipient of the Academic Athlete of the Year.

Settle said that 19 Brownsboro athletes were named to the All-State Academic team and that the football team had seven on that list, the most of any Class 3A school in the state. There were also 44 BISD athletes on Academic All- District teams, he added.

Settle said many of the things that get done around the program come with a “lot of help behind the scenes from a lot of people.”

“They are the people behind the scenes, the few who do so much,” he said.

Senior offensive lineman from the Bears football team presented a plaque of appreciation to O-line coach Lance Wineinger, during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo Settle said there were too many for him to be able to name them all, but highlighted the efforts of Rhnea Barnes and Tracy Delagarza, saying they deserved special thanks.

And the coaching staff of BISD was introduced.

“We sometimes spend a lot of time with your kids at the expense of our kids,” Settle said in giving his staff recognition.

The banquet ran more than two-and-a-half hours as athletes from 12 different sports were recognized, along with those students participating in the school’s athletic trainers program and those in cheerleading.
Cameron Warren, left, and Tyler Rogers shared the Letterman of the Year award, presented during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Chelsea Chambers, left, and Hillary Shaffer were the two All-State Academic Bearettes basketball players on the 2009-2010 squad. They were recognized for the accomplishment at the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Carley Smith, left, and Lacey Pettit, center were named co-MVPs of the softball team. Presenting the award was assistant coach Jennifer Hayes, right, during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Bearettes volleyball player Shelbi Holt accepts the Most Improved award from assistant coach Cathy McCarthy during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Bearette volleyball player Amye Scarborough accepts the 2010 Coaches Award from assistant coach Cathy McCarthy during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Deandre Taylor, left, was named Most Improved on the track squad, during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Ryan Smith was named the baseball team’s Defensive Player of the Year to go along with his basketball co-MVP, during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Jacob McCarthy, left, and Ryan Smith were named co-MVPs of the Bears basketball team during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Desiree Johnson received the Defensive Player of the Year award for the Bearettes basketball team during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13.

Scott Spearman, along with Cody Davlin (not pictured), were named Offensive Players of the Year for the Bears baseball team during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Bret Ralson was awarded the Lee Lanier Scholarship award, along with the Coaches Award (basketball), during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Brice McDonald was named the Most Oustanding of the Bears cross country team during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
LaQuisha Cooper, left, earned the Most Assists award for the Bearettes basketball team for the second straight year. She received the award from assistant coach Becky Daughtry, right, during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Karla Robles, left, and Abby Hernandez were named co- MVPs of the cross country team at the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Jarad Davis was presented with the Most Inspirational Award (football) during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet, held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Dylan Croley was named the Brownsboro Powerlifter of the Year during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Matt Simpson was named Most Outstanding on the track team during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Lindsey Wood was named Defensive Player of the Year for the Bearettes softball team during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Paige Glicksman was the winner of the Sportsmanship Award for the softball Bearettes. The award was presented at the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo
Holly Hargrave was awarded the Brenda Epperson Memorial Scholarship during the 2010 Brownsboro Athletic Banquet held May 13. Loyd Cook Photo