Loyd Star recognized football, cross-country, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ soccer, golf, baseball, cheerleader, powerlift, track, softball and tennis athletes during a banquet Wednesday night.

In football, Nicholas Smith received the Peyton Flowers Scholarship Award and the Most Valuable Offensive Lineman Award. James Beard captured the Most Valuable Special Team Award and Parker Flowers earned the Most Valuable Defensive Linebacker Award.

In powerlift, Terril Lloyd took home the Most Outstanding Powerlifter Award.

In cross-country, Abby Thomas was selected as the Most Valuable Female Runner and the Flying Hornet Award. Jered Cade secured the Most Valuable Male Runner Award. In track, Thomas was recognized as the state champ in the girls 1600-and 3200-meter run. She also took home the Sportsmanship and Coaches Awards.

In girls’ basketball, Makenzie Smith was honored with the Most Valuable Player, Best Offensive Player and Best Rebounder honors. Jordan Shelby received the Best Defensive Player Award.

In boys’ basketball, Levi Redd and Javion Beard took home the Best Offensive Player and Most Valuable Overall Player. Beard also won the Best Defensive Player Award. Redd secured the Best Rebounder honors.

In girls’ soccer, Lesley Walker was recognized as the Most Valuable Player. Shelby Smith earned the Most Valuable Midfielder Award. Shelby Richardson secured the Most Valuable Defensive Award. Pollyanna Patterson was selected as the Most Valuable Goalie.

In boys’ soccer, Brad Jasper won the overall Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Midfielder honors. Dylan Smith captured the Most Valuable Defensive Award.

In golf, Madi Lewis was selected as the Most Valuable Female Golfer and Peyton Bullock took home the Most Valuable Male Golfer.

In cheer, Taylor Berch was recognized with the Best All-Around Award. Taryn Humphrey was honored with the Spirit Award. Madisyn Brister and Katelyn Smith earned Scholastic honors.

In tennis, Connor Crosby and Ashlyn Locke were honored as the Most Valuable Players in girls’ and boys’ tennis. Bryson Brister and Madisyn Brister were selected for the Most Valuable mixed doubles team.

In baseball, Cade Hodges captured the Most Outstanding Pitcher and the Most Outstanding Player honors. Tucker Watts earned the Offensive Player of the Year and Most Outstanding Player award. Konner Allen secured the Defensive Player of the Year honors.

In fastpitch softball, Makenzie Smith earned the Most Valuable Player honors. Ali Gartman received the Slugger and Best Batting Average Awards. Abigail Thornton and Megan Norton were recognized as the Best Defensive Players.

Hornets’ Athletic Director Billy Vaughn presented two special awards. He recognized seniors Madison Jones and Brandon Cade with the Scholar-Athlete Awards.

Loyd Star Athletic Banquet 

Scholar/Athlete of Year: Madison Jones, Brandon Cade.

POWERLIFT

Most Outstanding Powerlifter: Terril Lloyd.

FOOTBALL

Senior Award: T.K. Patterson, Avery Leggett, Brandon Cade, Anfernee Claire, Zach Cain, Tyler Smith, Nicholas Smith, Shay Hodges, Terril Lloyd. All-District 7-2A: Nicholas Smith, James Beard, Parker Flowers, Patrick Price, Bradyn Brister, Cole Smith, Konner Allen, Michael Harvey. All-State Football team: Parker Flowers, James Beard. Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Nicholas Smith. Most Valuable Defensive Linebacker: Parker Flowers. Most Valuable Special Team: James Beard. Coaches Award: Bishop Teekel. TD Club Special Parent Award: Melissa Hester. Peyton Flowers Scholarship Award Winner: Nicholas Smith. Team Captain Award: Parker Flowers, Patrick Price, Nicholas Smith, Anfernee Claire. Scholastic Award: Rails Hester.

CROSS COUNTRY 

Flying Hornet Award: Gene Evans, Abby Thomas. 2A All-State: Malori Cade, Abby Thomas. Most Valuable Runners: Jered Cade, Abby Thomas. Senior Awards: Mason Falvey, Julie Smith, Gene Evans. Most Improved Runners: Corey Baker, Adriahna McDavid. Most Dependable Runners: Abby Thomas, Austin Case.

TRACK 

District, Regional, South State placement: Abby Thomas, Leondre Dodds. District, Regional placement: Roberto Galindo. 1600-and 3200-meter run State champion: Abby Thomas. Sportsmanship Award: Abby Thomas. Coaches Award: Abby Thomas.

GIRLS BASKETBALL 

Senior Award: Toni Banks, Caitlyn Beard, Carlie Case, Hannah Dickerson, Mandy Russell, Jordan Shelby. All-Lincoln County: Hannah Dickerson, Jordan Shelby, Makenzie Smith. Best Defensive Player: Jordan Shelby. Best Offensive Player: Makenzie Smith. Best Free Throw Shooter: Toni Banks, Lydia Britt. Scholastic Award: Katie West. Best Rebounder: Makenzie Smith. Most Three Point Shots Made: Toni Banks. Best Attitude: Hannah Dickerson. Most Assists: Jordan Shelby, Toni Banks. Miss. Hustle: Faith Bergeron. Most Improved: Caylee Yarborough. Most Blocked Shots: Hannah Dickerson. Most Valuable Player: Makenzie Smith.

BOYS BASKETBALL 

Senior Award: Javion Beard, Anfernee Claire, Gene Evans, Greg Hooks, Avery Leggett, T.K. Patterson, Levi Redd. All-Lincoln County: Javion Beard, Cade Hodges, Levi Redd. Best Defensive Player: Javion Beard. Best Offensive Player: Levi Redd, Javion Beard. Best Free Throw Shooter: Levi Redd. Scholastic Award: Dawson Zumbro. Best Rebounder: Levi Redd. Most Three Point Shots Made: Javion Beard. Best Attitude: Cade Hodges. Most Assists: Levi Redd. Mr. Hustle: Patrick Price, Zach Arnold. Most Improved: Greg Hooks, Avery Leggett. Most Blocked Shots: Javion Beard. Rookie Award: Dane Smith. Most Valuable Player: Levi Redd, Javion Beard.

GIRLS SOCCER 

Most Valuable Player: Lesley Walker. Rookie Award: Julie Smith. Most Improved: Hannah Michele. Most Valuable Midfielder: Shelby Smith. Most Valuable Defense: Shelby Richardson. Coaches Award: Madison Jones. Hornet Award: Julie Smith. Most Valuable Goalie: Pollyanna Patterson. All-District Awards: Lesley Walker, Pollyanna Patterson, Julie Smith, Shelby Richardson. Scholastic: Courtney Wyant.

BOYS SOCCER 

Most Valuable Player: Brad Jasper. Rookie Award: Brad Jasper. Most Valuable Midfielder: Brad Jasper. Most Improved: Ryan Nevels. Most Valuable Defensive Player: Dylan Smith. Coaches Award: Ryan Nevels. All-District: Lane Rogers, Brad Jasper, Ryan Nevels.

GIRLS GOLF

Scholastic Award: Courtney Wyant. Most Valuable Player: Madi Lewis. Most Improved: Michaela Marler. Scholastic Team: Megan Garcia, Sarah Beth King, Madi Lewis, Michaela Marler, Courtney Wyant

BOYS GOLF 

Scholastic Award: Jacob PiazzaMost Valuable Player: Peyton Bulock. Most Improved: Ethan Piazza. 100% Award: Jacob Case. Scholastic Team: Peyton Bullock, Jacob Case, Ethan Piazza, Jacob Piazza, Halsey Stewart. District Medalist: Peyton Bullock.

CHEERLEADING

Best All-Around: Taylor Berch. Most Reliable: Regan Morse. Best Flyer: Anna Katelyn Britt. Best Base: Kaylan Smith. Best Jumps: Halee Henderson. Best Tumbler: Darian Strittman. Best Dance: Madisyn Brister. Scholastic Award: Madisyn Brister, Katelyn Smith. Spirit Award: Taryn Humphrey. Leadership Award: Pollyanna Patterson. Coaches Award: Taryn Humphrey. Rookie Award: Julecia Smith. Mascot Award: Lane Rogers, Megan Norton.

TENNIS 

All-District: Gavin Thomas, Ashlyn Locke, Blayne Brister, Connor Crosby, Bryson Brister, Madisyn Brister. Most Improved singles: Morgyn Brister, Gavin Thomas. Most Improved Doubles: Lani Smith, Anna Thomas. Most Valuable Doubles: Bryson Brister, Madisyn Brister. Hornet Award: Reid Butler. Rookie of Year: Brantley Brister. Most Valuable Player: Ashlyn Locke, Connor Crosby. Coaches Award: Ashlyn Locke, Gavin Thomas. Senior Awards: Connor Crosby, Reid Butler, Ryan Nevels.

BASEBALL 

All-District First Team: Levi Redd, Konner Allen, Bradyn Brister, Parker Flowers, Cade Hodges, Tucker Watts, James Beard. All-District Honorable Mention: Lamar Lang, Lane Rogers, Cole Smith. Most Improved Award: Patrick Price. Rickey Smith Coach’s Award: Parker Flowers, Lane Rogers. Most Outstanding Pitcher: Cade Hodges. Rookie of Year: James Beard. Defensive Player of Year: Konner Allen. Offensive Player of Year: Tucker Watts. Most Outstanding Player: Cade Hodges, Tucker Watts. Peyton Flowers Heart and Hustle Award: Levi Redd, Bradyn Brister. Scholastic Award: Dawson Zumbro. All-State 2A Player of Year: Cade Hodges. All-State 2A First Team Selection: Konner Allen, Tucker Watts, Levi Redd. <cTypeface:Bold> All-State 2A Second Team Selection: Parker Flowers, James Beard.

FASTPITCH SOFTBALL

Most Valuable Player: Makenzie Smith. Best Defensive Players: Abigail Thornton, Megan Norton. Best Batting Average: Ali Gartman. Curtis Smith Will To Win: Abigail Thornton, Kelsie McCullough, Makenzie Smith, Johnna Norman. Rookie of Year: Megan Poole. Slugger Award: Ali Gartman. Off-Season Workout Award: Julie Smith, Shelby Smith. Scholar Athlete: Kelsie McCullough, Madison Jones. Coaches Award: Lesley Walker. All-Division: Ali Gartman, Makenzie Smith, Abigail Thornton, Madison Jones, Megan Norton, Johnna Norman. Senior Awards: Ali Gartman, Kelsie McCullough, Julie Smith, Madison Jones, Megan Norton.