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Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and Crown Golf presented the esteemed Player of the Year awards on May 15, recognizing the top male and female athletes across 13 sports categories in the region. These awards celebrate outstanding athletic performance, academic excellence and exemplary character among nominated student-athletes from Arlington, Grand Prairie, Kennedale and Mansfield.
Former NFL player Jason Hatcher, renowned for his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, delivered an inspiring keynote address. He shared invaluable insights on achieving success both on and off the field, drawing from his personal experiences of overcoming adversity and demonstrating perseverance.
The 2024 Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Crown Golf Players of the Year are:
Baseball: Jacob Ayala, South Grand Prairie High School
Basketball (Female): Sarai McClendon, Mansfield High School
Basketball (Male): Braylen Smith, Mansfield Legacy High School
Cross Country (Female): Anna Nelson, Arlington High School
Cross Country (Male): Toby Eaton, Mansfield Legacy High School
Football: Cameron Bates, Mansfield Timberview High School
Golf (Female): Lauren Madson, Mansfield High School
Golf (Male): Patrick Babb, Mansfield High School
Soccer (Female): Emily Reed, Legacy High School
Soccer (Male): Sawyer Roberts, Mansfield High School
Softball: Cadence Verona, Kennedale High School
Swimming and Diving (Female): Elise Cliff, Mansfield High School
Swimming and Diving (Male): Jayden DeLeon, Mansfield High School
Tennis (Female): Landry Rigby, Mansfield High School
Tennis (Male): Maxwell Nguyen, South Grand Prairie High School
Track and Field (Female): Bailey Johnson, Arlington James Bowie High School
Track and Field (Male): Eduardo Estrada, Summit High School
Volleyball: Rachel Resta, Mansfield High School
Wrestling (Female): Jania Dunigan, Arlington James Martin High School
Wrestling (Male): Joey Esparza, South Grand Prairie High School
“We are incredibly proud to present the 2024 Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Crown Golf Sports Awards this year,” said Juan Fresquez Jr., president of Methodist Mansfield. “These athletes are the best of the best in our region, demonstrating strong leadership, impressive athletic ability and excellence in academics.”
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