It was a great evening on Thursday, May 26, as athletes from all sports, with the exception of football and volleyball who had previously held their programs, were honored at the 2021-22 Paris Athletic Banquet. The event was held at the Paris Assembly of God Church. A meal was served to the capacity crowd, and the many in attendance showed their appreciation for the athletes and coaches for another highly-successful year of Paris athletics.
Prior to the recognition of the athletes, Paris softball coach, and host of the presentation, Donald Hart, made a special presentation to long time Paris athlete and supporter of all Paris sports programs, Marvin Wiggins. Wiggins, who is known in the community as perhaps its biggest supporter, has been battling health issues recently. The crowd gave him a big ovation as he came to the stage to accept a special memento from the school for his long time support of Paris athletics. Wiggins was obviously moved by the presentation, and the timing of his recognition was good medicine for him as he continues to recover and improve.
Athletes in both boys and girls athletics were honored. Team awards for different statistical categories, special awards for effort and hard work, as well as external awards that athletes received for all-district, region, and state honors were given to the players.
Photos from this event are available on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports for athletes and families who would like to obtain copies.
Although most are looking forward to the summer vacation, many athletes will now turn their attentions to travel ball, summer camps, and preseason preparation for fall sports. Youth sports have become a year-round proposition now, and most athletes will have a very short break, if any, now that the school year has come to a close.
RNN Sports will be there for our readers this summer as we bring you coverage of summer football and volleyball camps. And, before you know it, August will be here, and we will start the sports year all over again! A
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