2023 Tenaris Sault Ste Marie Female High School Sports Awards Announced

Posted On: June 15, 2023
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On Wednesday, June 14th, the 2023 Tenaris Sault Ste Marie Female High School Sports Awards took place at the Grand Gardens in Sault Ste Marie with student athletes from Korah Collegiate, Superior Heights, St Mary’s College, Notre-Dame-du Sault, and White Pines in attendance.

High school sports provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, determination, and commitment to their respective sports. Recognizing the achievements of female athletes is essential in promoting gender equality and empowering young women in the field of sports. Female high school athletes who display exceptional talent, leadership, and sportsmanship are often honored with various awards. These awards not only celebrate their individual accomplishments but also inspire others to reach for greatness. Let’s explore some of the prestigious awards bestowed upon female high school athletes.

Cross Country Nominees
Korah – Lucy Lafrance
Notre-Dame-du-Sault – AnnaBelle Dewar
Superior Heights – Kate De Beer
SMC – Tru Toms
Winner: Kate DeBeer (Superior Heights)

Basketball Nominees
St. Mary’s College – Ashlyn Noble
Korah Collegiate – Lucy Lafrance
White Pines – Chloe Cormier
Superior Heights – Sadie Grawbarger
Winner: Ashlyn Noble (SMC)

Nordic Skiing Nominees
Superior Heights – Kate DeBeer
St. Mary’s College – Taylor Nieson
Korah Collegiate – Ahnika Davey
White Pines – Malia Kirk
Winner: Kate DeBeer (Superior Heights)

Volleyball Nominees
White Pines – Lexi Pine
Superior Heights – Emmalie Allard
St. Mary’s College: Chrystalyn Sewell
Korah Collegiate: Mikayla Tremblay
Notre-Dame-du-Sault: Néomie Graham
Winner: Mikayla Tremblay (Korah)

Bob Faught Curling Nominees
Korah Collegiate – Brooke Nicholson
White Pines – Trinity Poisson
Superior Heights: Kaitlyn Robinson
St. Mary’s College: Lauren Pezzuto
Winner: Brooke Nicholson (Korah)

Wrestling Nominees
St. Mary’s College – Sienna McDonald
Korah Collegiate – Hannah Ethier
White Pines Neveah Pine
Superior Heights – Emli Holmes
Winner: Nevaeh Pine (White Pines)

Badminton Nominees
Notre-Dame-du-Sault – Kayla Lemieux
Superior Heights – Claire Gould
St. Mary’s College – Ashlyn Noble
White Pines – Kaizly Murray
Korah Collegiate – Delaney Elliott and Grace Elliott
Winners – Delaney Elliott and Grace Elliott (Korah)

Hazel Morrison Award for Track and Field Nominees
White Pines – Akilah Whitmell
Superior Heights – Lisa Macmichael
St. Mary’s College – Keira Lamming
Korah Collegiate – Katelyn Tull
Notre-Dame-du Sault – Leah Yule
Winner: Katelyn Tull (Korah)

Soccer Nominees
Superior Heights – Taya Shackleton
White Pines – Chloe Cormier
Korah Collegiate: Delaney Elliott
St. Mary’s College – Caitlin Senecal
Winner: Caitlin Senecal (SMC)

Harvey Morrison Award Recipients
This award recognizes students at each school whom have made a significant contribution to the overall athletic program at their school. This is a cumulative award acknowledging contributions made by the student throughout their secondary school years.
Superior Heights – Gracey Wright
St. Mary’s College – Faith Murphy and Emma WInters
Notre Dame Du Sault – Brianna Elliott
Korah Collegiate – Miia Luomaranta
White Pines – Chloe Cormier

Tenaris Award in Academic Excellence
The recipient has the highest marks in all STEM courses required for entering a STEM program. This award is to encourage females to consider engineering as a profession.

Winner: Lucy Lafrance (Korah)

Lucy was a stand-out in cross country, basketball, volleyball and track and field. But what is more impressive is how well-rounded of a student athlete she is. Her academic success over her high school career is outstanding. Her average in her top STEM classes is an amazing 95%! Lucy will be continuing her studies at Nipissing University taking her Bachelor of Science, specializing in Mathematics. She will also be suiting up to play basketball for the Lady Lakers.

Percy Bedford, Graduating Female Athlete of the Year Nominees
Korah Collegiate – Lucy Lafrance
Superior Heights – Taya Shackleton
St. Mary’s College – Ashlyn Noble
Notre-dame-du-Sault: Néomie Graham
White Pines: Chloe Cormier

Winner: Ashlyn Noble (SMC)

Ashlyn was a very important part of the basketball, volleyball, badminton and track and field teams over her St. Mary’s career. She captured a league title this year and led her team to a respectable finish at OFSAA. On the volleyball court, she was the team setter. Leading the Knights to a league and city championship. In badminton, Ashlyn captured the senior ladies’ city championship in singles and placed fifth at NOSSA. Finally on the track she had multiple top 3 finishes. She is an accomplished athlete who combines leadership skill and sportsmanship and has helped make every team she has played with more successful based on her abilities, competitiveness and intensity.

Ashlyn excels in the classroom as well. She is graduating with a 98% average. She is also a contributing member to student life at St. Mary’s. She has been on student council the past two years, serving as junior vice president and vice-president. Next year, she will be attending Algoma University, where she will be playing basketball for the Thunderbirds.

High school sports provide a foundation for young female athletes to excel, grow, and achieve their full potential. The recognition and celebration of their accomplishments through various awards not only motivate and inspire them but also pave the way for future generations. By acknowledging exceptional skills, leadership, sportsmanship, and academic achievements, these awards empower female athletes, breaking barriers, and promoting gender equality in the world of sports. Let us continue to honor and support these remarkable young women, as they continue to make their mark both on and off the field.