Pursuing Victory With Honor Awards

  • Deer Valley Unified School District celebrated its student-athletes at the 18th annual Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards on April 30. Following opening remarks from Activities & Athletics Manager Kim Crooks, Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch, and keynote speaker Anthony Robles, the district was proud to honor middle and high school athletes, teams, and adult leaders who inspired many throughout the the 2023-24 school year.

    7th-8th Grade Female Athlete

    Ashlee Simonich, Union Park School

    7th-8th Grade Male Athlete

    Jacob Strang, Gavilan Peak School

    7th-8th Grade Coach

    Cassie Roessing, Union Park School

    7th-8th Grade Team

    Hillcrest Middle School Boys Cross Country

    7th-8th Grade Athletic Coordinator

    Sara Cullen, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy

    High School Female Athlete

    Madison Green, Mountain Ridge High School

    High School Male Athlete

    Josiah Anderson, Barry Goldwater High School

    High School Coach

    Jed Dunn, Deer Valley High School

    Amanda Burbridge, Sandra Day O'Connor High School

    High School Team

    Sandra Day O'Connor High School Girls Volleyball

    Unsung Hero

    Jeff Johnson, Mountain Ridge High School

    Courage Award

    Alessia Romeo, Boulder Creek High School

    School of the Year

    Sandra Day O'Connor High School


    Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to all ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp coaches, staff, athletic directors, and student-athlete parents for your support of our programs!