Man! What a season we had. All I can say is "This is what success looks like." The enthusiasm from the riders at the end of our long journey tells me that we nailed the program this year. Check out this summary breakdown prepared by Coach Charles.
"This season, the Bulldogs earned more podiums than any other HS/MS team with 74. The Bulldogs also hold the most 1st place wins (19) for the season out of all combined HS/MS teams."
But the real deal were the smiles on the athletes faces throughout the season. We formed this team to instill values in youth. Values that include commitment, hard work, team work and friendship. More than ever, I believe we are On-Purpose with our mission - We exist to promote leadership characteristics in youth, while promoting a healthy competitive lifestyle within a safe environment that allows athletes to push and challenge their limits.
I want to congratulate all the Bulldog riders, coaches and parents on a great 2018 season.
And, announcing our 2018 Bulldog award recipients:
2018 award recipients
Bowie High School Team
Alexis Bobbitt - Exceptional Student Athlete - Recognizes an exemplary student athlete whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others on the team. Must demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to the team and to the sport of mountain biking.
Theresa Ramsay - Most Improved Student Athlete - Most Improved Athlete recognizes a student athlete who demonstrated the most improvement in skills, speed and endurance over the season. This person has shown the most improvement in the shortest amount of time through hard work.
Kendrick Neptune - Sportsmanship Award - Recognizes a student athlete that demonstrates an exceptionally good, positive attitude towards their coaches, teammates and others through encouragement, support and respect.
Retta Johnson - True Grit Award - Recognizes a student athlete that shows exceptional determination throughout season practices and races. This person constantly gives 100% to every hill repeat, sprint start, intervals training, time-trial and race.
Connor Chatham - Legacy Award (The Chad Jr. Award) - Recognizes the graduating student athlete that has done the most to promote the sport of mountain bike racing and the H.S. team.
This year we awarded Varsity letters to Alexis Bobbitt (3 x Letterman), Connor Chatham (2 x Letterman), Kendrick Neptune and Austin Buttlar.
South Austin Composite Middle School Team
Bella Ramsay - Exceptional Student Athlete - Recognizes an exemplary student athlete whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others on the team. Must demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to the team and to the sport of mountain biking.
Kaiser Kothman - Most Improved Student Athlete - Most Improved Athlete recognizes a student athlete who demonstrated the most improvement in skills, speed and endurance over the season. This person has shown the most improvement in the shortest amount of time through hard work.
Ryan Yelitz - Sportsmanship Award - Recognizes a student athlete that demonstrates an exceptionally good, positive attitude towards their coaches, teammates and others through encouragement, support and respect.
Ryan Yelitz - True Grit Award - Recognizes a student athlete that shows exceptional determination throughout season practices and races. This person constantly gives 100% to every hill repeat, sprint start, intervals training, time-trial and race.
Coach Darren Award Recipients
Most time spent in a wheelie Award – Matthew Lewis
Best Dressed Award – Dylan Keefer-Bornsen
Closet Roadie - Ryan Curtis
Calm, Cool & Collected Award – John Carroll
Deepest Cut Award – Clara Ramsey
SHEG yourself before you Wreck yourself Award – Bella Ramsey
Most time spent hopping in place Award – Jackson Bobbitt
Move over or I will break you Award – Anton Birt
Who really needs a call up Award - Grant Clark
In addition to our team awards we also had the privileged of awarding two scholarships. The scholarship were given to Connon Chathman and Matthew Lewis.
Congratulations to all our award winners!