REDBIRDS HONOR THEIR OWN

On Tuesday night, the Winston Redbirds hosted their annual winter sports awards reception.  The 2015-2016 basketball season was a great one for both our boy's and girl's teams and several fans, athletes, and parents attended the event to recognize the accomplishments of our athletes.  




Cheer Coach Hilari Taylor recognized members of both the Junior High and Varsity Squads for all of their hard work and the school spirit they showed during the long season.

Coaches Kayla Cheeney and Curtis May recognized the members of the girls and boys Junior High Teams for their effort and growth throughout the season.  The coaches talked about the tremendous potential of both teams and how with hard work they can accomplish great things for the Redbirds.


The night wrapped up with the recognition by our Varsity coaches of our boys and girls varsity teams.  Both teams had a tremendous season.  Our girls captured their first district title since 1992 and our boys captured their second consecutive district and sectional titles.


Coach Kayla Cheeney congratulated her girls on a great season.  The Varsity Girls finished with a record of 18-10 and a District Championship.  Coach Cheeney also recognized several girls who had earned honors either from the media, the team, or local coaches.



The final presenter of the night was Varsity Boy's Coach Eric Lewis.  Coach Lewis congratulated his team on a historic season.  The 2015-2016 season was the first time in school history that the Redbirds had an undefeated regular season.  The Redbirds finished their regular season at 24-0.  They took home a district title and also a victory in the Sectional round.  The Redbirds finished the year at 28-1 with their only loss coming to the undefeated State Champions (Stanberry).  Coach Lewis also recognized a number of athletes who had earned postseason honors.

Overall, it was a tremendous night for our athletes.  We recognized great accomplishments by both teams and individuals.  It should be noted that these accolades don't happen by accident, they are the end result of the years of hard work our coaches and players have put in.  All of the athletes recognized on Tuesday have invested lots of "sweat equity" into our program.  They are precisely the reason why:  It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!