Baker High School’s Jason Edward named Assistant Coach of the Year
By Shannon McKone on Thursday, May 26th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON – (Release from OSAA) Over 250 coaches and family members were honored Saturday, May 21st at the Club Level of Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon during the 2022 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Awards Banquet. The banquet was highlighted with the presentation of several NFHS awards, including one National, eleven Section 8 and four State Coaches of the Year Awards (see attachment for complete list). This year we are pleased to provide a total of thirteen scholarships, totaling $19,000 to graduating seniors from the class of 2022. Since the start of our scholarship program, the OACA has awarded over $294,000 to scholarship recipients.
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Student/Athlete Scholarship Award Winners:
Delaney Buzzard, Harrisburg HS Tyson Roupp, Barlow HS
Braden Carson, La Grande HS Rocky Rub, Astoria HS
Kennedy Lease, Mazama HS Makaila Takahashi, Forest Grove HS
Spyre Nelson, Willamina HS Theo White, Weston-McEwen HS
OACA Director’s & President’s Scholarship Recipients:
Teagen DeForest, La Pine HS
Coach Dave Johnson Scholarship Recipients:
Emma Cordero, South Salem HS
Reece Dixon, Powder Valley, HS
Ellie Emery, Tigard HS
Zakcrye Holsey, Waldport HS
A Number of Special Awards Went to the Following:
Assistant Coaches of the Year:
Jason Edwards, Baker HS
Gordon Hewitt, Mountainside HS
Monique Lankheet, Dallas HS
Eric Von Arx, Grant HS
Middle School Coach of the Year:
Chad Doherty, Heppner HS
NFF HS Academic Excellence Award:
Summit HS Football, Corben Hyatt
OACA Officials of the Year:
Danny Anson, Salem Wrestling
Steve Scott, Portland Basketball Officials Association
Margaret Sturza, Central Oregon Volleyball
OACA Media Award:
Kris Henry, Medford Mail
Oregon Athletic Officials Association Meritorious Sportsmanship Award:
Scott Dippel, Crater HS
Community Service Award:
Travis Boersma, Dutch Bros.
Gina Dhom, Willamette HS
Rob Younger Power of Influence Award:
Todd Sahlfeld, Glencoe HS
OACA Dave Johnson Contributor Award:
Aimee Esplin, Adrian HS
OACA Marv Heater Distinguished Service Award:
Brad Garrett, OSAA
“YEARS OF SERVICE” AWARDS were announced and presented to coaches with 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 & 55 Years of Service(see below)
