Pursuing Victory with Honor 2024-25
Deer Valley Unified School District celebrated its student-athletes at the 19th annual Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards on April 29. Following opening remarks from Activities & Athletics Manager Kim Crooks and keynote speaker and Arizona State University running backs manager Colby Kitson (Boulder Creek c/o 2021), the district was proud to honor middle and high school athletes, teams, and adult leaders who inspired many throughout the the 2024-25 school year.
7th-8th Grade Female Athlete
Kinsey Ongstad, Desert Mountain School
7th-8th Grade Male Athlete
Brady Pieres, Inspiration Mountain School
7th-8th Grade Coach
Dennis Meyers, Hillcrest Middle School
7th-8th Grade Team
Stetson Hills School Girls Volleyball
7th-8th Grade Athletic Coordinator
Megan Schmidt, Diamond Canyon School
High School Female Athlete
Tori Wefel-Hayes, Deer Valley High School
High School Male Athlete
Michael Simcoe, Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High School Coach
Maggie McClain, Mountain Ridge High School
High School Team
Boulder Creek High School Girls Soccer
Unsung Hero
Kevin Schmitt, Adaptive Physical Education
Jim Scappaticci, Barry Goldwater High School
Courage Award
Madison Meyer, Diamond Canyon School
School of the Year
Mountain Ridge 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!