Photo courtesy of Engage Olympia via The JOLT News.
Local athletes and community members honored for outstanding achievements in sports for 2023
The 2023 Sports Awards, hosted by the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, was held at South Puget Sound Community College on November 9 to honor the outstanding achievements of local athletes with seven community sports awards.
The awarding ceremony was attended by 150 guests consisting of the nominees, their families, coaches, sports enthusiasts, and friends who witnessed the celebration of local men and across the field of sports.
According to Jeff Bowe, Vice President of Sales and Development for the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, leaders who advocate good mental and physical health through sports activity make a healthy sports community.
“ Sports Awards is a celebration of those accomplishments – from those who organize sports events to the athletes who participate in them,” Bowe said in a press release.
Sports Moment of the Year
The Sports Moment of the Year goes out to Kyler Ronquillo and the Yelm High School Football team.
Yelm High School won their first football state championship, sealed by a last-minute touchdown catch from Kyler Ronquillo.
This winning moment etched Yelm High School’s name in the championship record books, amassing over one million online views and securing a spot in the prestigious highlights of ESPN.
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