Well, here it is the day after New Year's Day, and I'm still reflecting on 2012, and all the great athletes, coaches and sports personalites in Washington County (and elsewhere). Thought I'd compile a list (checked it twice, too) of all the awards, trophies, and cups that I'd give out (if I could).
Hope it makes y'all smile - and, oh, yes, have a super duper 2013.
Coach of the Year: Brian Brewer
Female Athlete of the Year: Erica Dawson
Male Athlete of the Year: Tim Saunders
Pitcher of the Year award: Austin Blaski and Kyle Lindquist (tie)
Why didn't I get drafted award?: Brian Gasser
The greatest sports writer of all time: the late Bill Robinson
He couldn't win with that powerhouse (?) award: Jeff Filkovski
Wish she were back on the hardwood trophy: Aleisha Guiler
Gone but not forgotten award: Jill Meiring and Mike Deegan (tie)
Played in a bowl award: Grant Venham
No. 1 Steelers fan: Andy Schob
No. 1 Reds fan: Mike Wagner
No. 1 Bengals fan: Jim Meagle
No. 1 Pirates fan: Terry Wallis
No. 1 Buckeyes fan: Mark Duckworth
From Broadway to Ontario Street award: Nick Swisher
Most memorable moment: Marietta College baseball team repeating as national champions in Wisconsin
Up, up and away award: Paige Grosel and Derek Spindler (tie)
Swedish connection cup: Jeff Price
If this is a soccer ball, I'll kick it in the goal award: Molly Josefson
Can't wait until next summer award: Todd Engle
Getting out of Beverly/Lowell and heading to Florida award: Taylor Buchanan
Loudest aluminum bat award: Tim Grosel
Best discus thrower: Emma Ryan
Justin Bieber cup: Eli Strahler
Most impressive varsity basketball newcomer: Corey Hill
Deserved better: Trevor Halter
Best stat and info man: Todd Morris
Metro trophy: Mike Metts, of course
Best co-head coaches on one team: Jim Thrash and Larry Burke
Best 2012 prep football team in Washington County: Fort Frye
Best 2012 prep golfer in Washington County: Jared Hammons
Most versatile award: Krissy Rowe
Best point guard in OAC: Tyler Hammond
Book of Eli trophy: Eli Lenington
Parlez-vous francais award: Evan French, of course
Best SID at a college in Washington County trophy: Jeff Schaly
Best local sports radio team: Johnny Wharff and Mark Bradley
Most recognizable voice on local sports radio: Chris "Big Daddy" Wharff
King of the wild frontier: Roger Kirkpatrick, of course
I dream of Jeannie award: Jeanne Arbuckle, of course
Old reliable: Oran Adams
Best father-son head coaching basketball duo in Mid-Ohio Valley: Fred and Scott Sauro
Best attorney coaching a varsity sport in Washington County: Dale Leeper
Next time, duck! award: Nancy Ward
Funniest guy in the press box award: Jim Schaly
He could coach anywhere in America award: Jon VanderWal
The Jerry Springer cup: Bob Springer, of course
He never loses in Parkersburg award: Tyler Cantley
The life of Riley award: Wes and Braden, of course
Paint it black award: Luke Black, of course.
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Ron Johnston is the Marietta Times sports editor, and can be reached at 376-5441 or at rjohnston@mariettatimes.com
