LSMSA Honors Student Athletes at Annual Athletics Award Banquet

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) held its Annual Athletics Award Banquet on May 8, honoring students for their achievements across a broad range of sports and activities during the 2025-2026 school year. The ceremony brought together students, families, faculty, and staff to celebrate excellence in athletics, sportsmanship, and school spirit.
The evening featured keynote remarks from Ms. LaVonya Malveaux, a member of the LSMSA Class of 1985, a certified sports social worker and a field representative for U.S. Representative Cleo Fields. Malveaux’s address drew on her personal connection to LSMSA and her professional experience at the intersection of athletics and community well-being.

Dale Clingerman, LSMSA's Athletics Director, led the event, which recognized players in all of LSMSA’s sports teams, as well as SLAMT participants and Athletics Department supporters.
 
The following students received awards at this year’s event:
 
Girls Basketball  
Most Outstanding Player: Julia Dobbins 
Team Leader Award: Anah Davis 
Most Improved Player: Kenzie Gradney 
Newcomer of the Year Award: Amyia Adams 

Boys Basketball
Newcomer of the Year Award: Jai Patel 
Most Outstanding Player: Owen Thomason 
Most Improved Player: Gentry Parker 

Esports
Team Leader Award: Ty Williams 
Most Outstanding Player: Carlos Este-McDonald

Fencing
Most Outstanding Fencer: Logan Parker 

Volleyball
Most Outstanding Player: Amelie Hanson 
Most Improved Player: Kaylee Gauthreaux 
Game Changer Award: Sean Song 
Outstanding Offensive Player: Owen Thomason 
Heart & Tenacity Award: Layla East and Amelia Hanes 
Team Leader Award: Trevor Holliman and McKenzie Harrell 
Outstanding Defensive Player: Ria Le 
Team Spirit Award: Emil Galliano and Ana Reynolds-Perez 
 
Pom Line
110% Award: Kate Lee 
Dedicated Superstar: Lily Dixon 
Game Changer Award: Imani Williams 
Cheerleading Sweetheart: Brenna Cobler 
Crowd Favorite: Kaitlyn Ancar 
Allstar Award: Olivia Luebbert 
Best Pom Energy: Paulina Hsiau 
Most Energetic: Sofia Anello 
 
Eagle Athletics
The Service Award: Annabel Schleifstein, Lila Lewis, Trevor Holliman and Roz Hubbell 
The Leadership Award: McKenzie Harrell  
Soul of the Spirit Belt: Amelia Willis and Olivia Luebbert 
Team of the Year: Esports 

The Sandra Mason Excellence In Fitness & Healthy Living Award
Mary Schrader and Carlos Este-McDonald 

Scholar Athlete
Anika Chegireddy, Bryan Chen, Julia Dobbins, Layla East, Kenzie Gradney, Ria Le and Anna Weaver 

SLAMT
Most Valuable Player: Owen Thomason    
 
The Outstanding Athlete Award
Owen Thomason and Amelia Hanes 

LSMSA is a tuition-free, public residential high school serving high-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across Louisiana. Financial assistance is available to ensure access to its 43-year tradition of a rigorous, college-level living and learning experience. 

Learn more at LSMSA.edu.
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