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Pursuing Victory with Honor 2025-26

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Three men stand in front of a banner for Deer Valley Unified School District, with two of them holding a plaque and a sign that reads %222025-26 7th - 8th Grade Coach Cilus Cabral.%22
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A young woman and a man stand in front of a backdrop featuring school logos, holding a plaque that reads %222025-26 High School Female Athlete Kaylee Woodruff.%22
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Deer Valley Unified School District celebrated its student-athletes at the 20th annual Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards on May 5. Following opening remarks from Activities & Athletics Manager Kim Crooks and keynote speaker Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch, the district was proud to honor middle and high school athletes, teams, and adult leaders who inspired many throughout the the 2025-26 school year.

7th-8th Grade Award Recipients

Female Athlete: Claire Johnson (Desert Mountain School)

Male Athlete: Loki Wilds (Deer Valley Middle School)

Coach: Cilus Cabral (Desert Sky Middle School)

Team: Hillcrest Middle School Boys Volleyball

Athletic Coordinator: Kelsey Chancellor (Union Park School)

High School Award Recipients

Female Athlete: Kaylee Woodruff (Sandra Day O’Connor)

Male Athlete: Colton Watson (Sandra Day O’Connor)

Coach: Kevin Riegle (Deer Valley High School)

Team: 200 Girls Medley Relay (Boulder Creek High School)

Special Character & School Awards

Unsung Hero: Rod Caires (Sandra Day O’Connor)

Courage Award: Kurtis Ryan (Boulder Creek High School)

School of the Year: Deer Valley High School

Staff Recognitions

The program extended gratitude to the administrative staff ensuring the success of these programs.

Athletic Directors: Gregg Carroll, Kirstin Ledin, Jason Levine, Jeremy Hendrix, and Stacy Spencer.

Athletic Secretaries: Cindy Clarke, Jessica Julien, Dayna Puchta, and Tricia Brenden.

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!

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