St. Joseph Sports Commission recognizes local student athletes and coaches

Joseph student athletes and coaches at the top of their game were recognized during the 2026 St. Joseph Sports Inc. Awards Presentation held Monday night at Missouri Western State University.

Community Engagement Award of Excellence Nominees received a $200 scholarship with the winner being awarded a $750 scholarship. Nominees for this year’s Community Engagement Award of Excellence, sponsored by the St. Joseph Sports Commission were: Cammie Peters, Benton; Cole Kelley, Benton; Lily Bridges, Lafayette; Ayden Hardy, Lafayette; Melody Montgomery, Central; Ethan High, Central; Reagan Maudlin, St.

Joseph Christian; Aiden Martindell, St. Joseph Christian; Gracie Ide, Bishop LeBlond; and Brody Cathcart, Bishop LeBlond. The winners are: * Gracie Ide, Bishop LeBlond, whose volunteer activities include being the founder of the St.

Joseph Catholic Academy Tutoring Program and Noyes Home caroling. * Ethan High, Central, whose volunteer activities include being a Real World Learning Student Ambassador, Image Youth Group Leader and a member of the Church Praise Team. Coach of the Year Award Nominees included Ryan Madison, Lafayette; Jared Boone, Benton; Dr.