The Three Rivers District has announced All-District teams for softball, baseball and both boys and girls soccer and Glenvar is well-represented. The Highlanders have two “Players of the Year” among the four sports.
In softball Emory & Henry bound Lydia Taylor was named the district Player of the Year, as well as a first team catcher. She was joined on the first team by pitcher McKenna Shearer, outfielder Sarah Kate Tozier and infielder Courtney Raines. Second team selections from Glenvar included Shearer and Justice Wilfong, both in the infield.
In boy’s soccer Glenvar’s Riley Geddes, a junior, was named the Player of the Year. Glenvar had six players on the first team as the Highlanders won the district and the Region 2C tournament without a loss, advancing to the state semifinal game. Joining Geddes on the first team were fellow forward, and junior Jacson Shepherd, junior Maddox Fisher and sophomore Colin Clapper at midfield and junior Matthew Ross and freshman Zach Curfiss on defense.
In girls’ soccer Glenvar’s Giuliana Stanley, Rhyan Harris, Mallory LaPrad and Gabriella Stanley all made the first team. Jordin Crouch and Khana Nguyen were second team selections.
In baseball Glenvar had two first team selections, pitcher Ryan Butler and catcher Josh Howard. Clay Caldwell, an outfielder was named to the second team.