Pursuing Victory with Honor 2023-24

Deer Valley Unified School District celebrated its student-athletes at the 18th annual Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards on April 30. Following opening remarks from Activities & Athletics Manager Kim Crooks, Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch, and keynote speaker Anthony Robles, the district was proud to honor middle and high school athletes, teams, and adult leaders who inspired many throughout the the 2023-24 school year.

7th-8th Grade Female Athlete

Ashlee Simonich, Union Park School

7th-8th Grade Male Athlete

Jacob Strang, Gavilan Peak School

7th-8th Grade Coach

Cassie Roessing, Union Park School

7th-8th Grade Team

Hillcrest Middle School Boys Cross Country

7th-8th Grade Athletic Coordinator

Sara Cullen, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy

High School Female Athlete

Madison Green, Mountain Ridge High School

High School Male Athlete

Josiah Anderson, Barry Goldwater High School

High School Coach

Jed Dunn, Deer Valley High School

Amanda Burbridge, Sandra Day O'Connor High School

High School Team

Sandra Day O'Connor High School Girls Volleyball

Unsung Hero

Jeff Johnson, Mountain Ridge High School

Courage Award

Alessia Romeo, Boulder Creek High School

School of the Year

Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to all DVUSD coaches, staff, athletic directors, and student-athlete parents for your support of our programs!