SEVERAL MEMBERS of the 2014-2015 Grizzly Cheer Team at Missouri State University-West Plains received individual awards at the annual Grizzly Sports Banquet/Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tuesday evening, April 7, at the West Plains Civic Center’s Magnolia Room. Front row from left, Ashley Rieken, Ava, Best Overall Cheerleader-Female; Micaela Wiehe, West Plains, Coaches’ Award for Excellence; Ciera Carey, West Plains, Most Improved Cheerleader-Female; Essence Vertreese, Kansas City, Mo., Best Flyer; Katie Land, West Plains, Outstanding Leadership-Female; Cheer Team Coordinator Rachel Peterson; Head Coach Keena Simpson. Back row: Assistant Coach Nick Pruitt; Trey Turner, West Plains, Best Overall Cheerleader-Male; Lance Parker, Dixon, Outstanding Leadership-Male; Jacob Rudolph, Mtn. View, Best Base; Chris Rodgers-Smith, St. Louis, Most Improved Cheerleader-Male. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)
Student athletes receive awards at annual sports banquet