GREAT MILLS, Md. – Congratulations to the recognized 8th graders participating in Recreation & Parks Youth Basketball Leagues for their positive influence exemplifying sportsmanship on and off the court. A total of 32 recipients were recognized during Select Basketball games at Great Mills High School on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
The award is named after William Smith, Jr. who tragically lost his life on September 21, 2008. Will was a participant in the Recreation and Parks Youth Basketball League for six years. He attended Ridge Elementary School, Spring Ridge Middle School and Great Mills High School. He was a special athlete who loved the game of basketball and everyone involved. Will helped evolve basketball to more than wins and losses but to include respect for one another, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to: Carson Barber, Amari Berry, Saniya Borland, Daniel Bowden Jr., Michael Bracero, Jakai Butler, Jacob Crane, Ethan Doran, Samantha Dyson, Jayshawn Estep, Tymoni Ford, Kevin Gagnon, Brody Gass, Aniya Holt, Andrew Jago, Theron Johnson, Jr., Colt Keen, Patrick Krowitz, Lincoln Light, Tia-Leon Mann, Abigail McLaughlin, Gabriel Morgan, Carter Mullins, Eddie Reynolds, Chase Ringgold, Khamari Sawyer, Keyon Scott, Evan Sutor, Ashlynn Tarleton, Destyni Whipple, Antonio Wills, Jr., Jamarion Wood.
A special thank you to the William Smith Family for being part of this special day and to Derek Sebedra for donating the award plaques. To Tubby Smith for his generous donation to the awards program and the R&P’s Scholarship Fund.
