CULLMAN, Ala. — For the first time in eight weeks, Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be recognized for their outstanding participation in Spring athletics for the 2019-20 academic year. Athletic Director, William Calvert welcomed those in attendance followed by an opening prayer from Headmaster, Fr. Linus Klucsarits, OSB. Senior athletes were escorted by their parents onto the soccer field. Coaches recognized athletes for their outstanding performances and wished them well as several are planning on running and participating at the collegiate level. Following the recognitions, the Fr. Luke Fazi Award which is the highest athletic recognition presented annually at the honors and awards event was presented to Emma Tafazoli and Caleb Guthery. This award is given in recognition of leadership and performance as well as academic excellence, to the best of one’s ability.
Other awards were presented as follows:
Girls Soccer:
Bridget Gallegos was presented theImpact Player 2020 Award – Midfielder – Alabama HS All State Soccer Team 2020; 2nd Team 1A – 3A; Honorable Mention 1A – 7A.
Emma Tafazoli – Best Defender 2020 Award; MVP 2020; Defender- 1st Team 1A – 3A; and Honorable Mention 1A – 7A.
Dani Hernandez – Best Midfielder 2020 – Team Captain; Alabama HS All State Soccer Team 2020; 2nd Team 1A – 3A; Honorable Mention 1A – 7A.
Olivia Brown – Best Goalkeeper 2020.
Yessi Pascual – Defender – Alabama HS All State Soccer Team 2020; 2nd Team 1A – 3A; Honorable Mention 1A – 7A
Carly Tombo – Defender – Alabama HS All State Soccer Team 2020; Honorable Mention 1A – 7A.
Boys Soccer:
John Christian Rose served his team as captain and received the Golden Boot Award.
Alex Shoaff – was recognized for his
leadership as captain as well.
Girls Track and Field Awards:
Jenna Pechon – 6 Years Letterman- Competed in Shot Javelin Discus 100m 200m 400m; Served as Student Mentor and Workout Leader for Throwers; 2018 2A State Runner-Up Team – 2019 1A State Runner-Up Team; 2020 1A State First Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
Aria McMillan – 2 Years Letterman – Competed in 6 Events 300H ,400m, 800m HJ 4 x400m Relay 4 x 800m Relay; 2019 1A State Champion in 800m Relay (10:58.05); 2019 1A State 300M Hurdles 9th Place (51.70) 1A High Jump 6th Place ( 4’4”); SBP School Record in 300 Hurdles ( 51.70 )
2019 1A State Runner Up Team; 2020 1A First Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
Claire Sanders – 6 Years Letterman -Competed in 9 Events 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 3200m, LJ , 4 x400m Relay , 4 x 800m Relay; Qualified for State Meet in 5 Events 2016-2019 880m, 1600m, 3200m, 4 x400m 4 x 800m; 2017 2A State Champion in 4 x800m Relay (10:53.48); 2018 2A State Champion in 4 x 800m Relay 2018 2A 800m 3rd Place (2:35.26);2019 1A State Champion in 4 x 800m Relay (10:58.05) 1A State 5th Place in 1600 and 3200m;Personal Records: 400m (1:11.04) 800m (2:35.26) 1600m (6:03.95) 3200m (13:32.91);2018 2A State Runner-Up Team 2019 1A State Runner-Up Team;2020 1A State 1st Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
Boys Track and Field Awards:
Ian Sidley – 4 Years Letterman-Qualified for State Meet in 4 Events – 200m , 400m , 4 x 100m Relay, 4x 400m Relay; 2019 1A State Bronze Medal in 4 X 400m Relay (3:40.25); SBP School Record Holder in 200m Dash (23.35 HT) (24.39) 4 x 100m Relay ( 47.33 ); Personal Record 100m 12.13 200m 23.25 400m 55.02; 2017 2A State Runner –Up Team 2018 2A State 5th Place Team 2019 1A State Runner –Up Team; 2020 1A State 1st Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
John Christian Rose – 3 Years Letterman- Competed in 9 Events 100, 200, 400, TJ, LJ, PV, JAV, 4 x100, 4 x400; Qualified for State Meet in 4 Events 200m , Triple Jump, 4 x 400m Relay, 4 x100m Relay; 2019 1A State Champion in Triple Jump (43-2.25); 2019 1A State Bronze Medal in 4 x400m Relay (3:40.25); SBP School Record Holder in 100m 11.85 Triple Jump 43-2.25 4 x100m Relay 47.33 4 x 400m Relay (3:38.78); 2018 2A State 5th Place Team 2019 1A State Runner-Up Team; 2020 1A State 1st Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
Caleb Guthery – 5 Years Letterman – Qualified for State Meet in 6 Events 2016-19 800m, 1600m, 3200m, 4 x800m Relay , 4 x400m Relay 4 x 100m Relay Scored 70 Points in State Meets 2017-2019;2019 1A 800m State Champion (2:02.78) 2019 1A 3200m State Champion (10:31.82) 2019 1A 1600m State Runner Up ((4:46.11) 2019 1A 4 x 800m Relay State Runner-Up (8:52.52); 2018 2A 4 x 800m Relay State Champion (8:46.06) 2018 2A 800m 5th Place (2:07) 1600m 6th Place (4:51); 2017 2A 4 x 800m Relay State Champion (8:46.07) 2017 2A 3200m 5th Place (10:40) 1600m 6th Place (4:49);SBP School Record Holder in 4 x 400m Relay (3:38.78) 4 x800m Relay ( 8:31.11); Personal Record 800m 2:02.27 1600m 4:40.52 3200m 10:31.82; 2016 1A State Champion Team 2017 2A State Runner-Up Team 2018 2A State 5th Place Team; 2019 1A State Runner-Up Team; 2020 1A State 1st Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
Alex Shoaff – 1 Year Letterman- Competed in 100m 400m High Jump and 4 x 400m Relay.
SBP School Record Holder in 4 x 400m Relay (3:38.78); 2020 1A 1st Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic).
Jordan McCormick – 1 Year Letterman -Competed in Discus, Javelin and Shot Put; 2020 1A 1st Place Team (Season ended in March due to Corona Virus Pandemic)
