Pursuing Victory With Honor 2022-23 Winners
Several DVUSD high school and grade 7-8 teams and athletes were acknowledged for their achievements at the 17th annual Pursuing Victory with Honor ceremony at the district governing board room Monday, May 8th.
Following a color guard presentation by the Deer Valley High School Air Force JROTC and a performance of the National Anthem by the Mountain Ridge High School Chorus, attendees were treated to stories of perseverance in sports and life by DVUSD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch, and Deer Valley High School boys' basketball coach Jed Dunn.
Below are all of the honorees from the ceremony. Congratulations to all of our athletes, teams, and staff members who help DVUSD continue to be #extraordinary on and off the field!
7/8 Grade Female Athlete of the Year
Lauren Grunert, Desert Mountain School
7/8 Grade Male Athlete of the Year
Cooper Torrez, Hillcrest Middle School
7/8 Coaches of the Year
Diana Derese & Erika McDonald, Gavilan Peak School
7/8 Grade Coordinator of the Year
Megan Schmidt, Diamond Canyon School
7/8 Grade Team of the Year
Diamond Canyon Softball
7/8 School of the Year
Diamond Canyon School
High School Female Athlete of the Year
Emma Johnson, Mountain Ridge High School
High School Male Athlete of the Year
Dallin Clark, Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High School Coach of the Year
Tom Clarke, Boulder Creek High School
Courage Award
Cailee Herrell, Hillcrest Middle School
Unsung Hero of the Year
Scott Guisinger, Barry Goldwater High School
High School Teams of the Year
Sandra Day O'Connor High School Beach Volleyball & Boys' Volleyball
High School of the Year
Sandra Day O'Connor High School