FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Magnolia School District Recognizes Top Athletes of the 2025–2026 School Year
Magnolia, Arkansas — The Magnolia School District proudly recognized the top two athletes in each sport for the 2025–2026 school year, celebrating the outstanding accomplishments, dedication, leadership, and competitive excellence demonstrated by Panther and Lady Panther student-athletes throughout the year.
The annual recognition honors athletes who have excelled in their respective sports while representing Magnolia with pride, sportsmanship, and commitment both on and off the field.
During the ceremony, two student-athletes received the district’s highest athletic honors:
Male Athlete of the Year — Ge’Tyren Williams
Female Athlete of the Year — Ke’Asia Pearson
These awards recognize exceptional overall athletic achievement, leadership, character, and impact across Magnolia athletics during the 2025–2026 school year.
The 2025–2026 Magnolia School District Top Athletes recognized during the ceremony included, on the bottom row seated from left to right: Kevin Cadena-Gomez (Boys Soccer MVP), Aric McGraw Jr., Malik Blanks, Carter Chambliss(Baseball MVP), Jackson Teutsch (Baseball MVP), Judah Ray(Tennis MVP), Deunta Hamilton (Boys Basketball MVP), and Lacadran Thomas Jr. (Boys Track Runner MVP).
Standing on the back row from left to right are Braylon Witcher (Scholarship Recipietnt), Ja’Kaden Grissom (Boys Field MVP), Ramon Scarber Jr. (Boys Soccer MVP), Krysten Gooden (Dance/Cheer MVP), Claire Owen (XC Girls MVP), Knox Stephens (Boys Golf MVP), Ge’Tyren Williams(Football MVP), Ke’Asia Pearson (Girls Basketball MVP), Cheyanne Evans (Softball MVP), Kloey Basinger (Softball MVP), Miyah Berry (Cheer/Dance MVP), Avery Matthews (Cheer/Dance MVP), Casidee Stringer (Girls Soccer MVP), Anna Owen (Girls Tennis MVP), Adelynn Bonds (Girls Golf MVP), Sophie Smith (Volleyball MVP), Jocelyn Cabriales (Girls Soccer MVP), Kelly Groguhe (Phoenix Award, Girls Track), Aubrey Stuart (Girls Track Runner MVP & Volleyball MVP), Yasmine Harris (Girls Field MVP) , and Ariyah Brown (Girls Basketball MVP).
Not Picutred: Xola Schlamp (XC Male MVP), Jamaisah Marshall (Football MVP), and Dylan Dismuke (Boys Basketball MVP)
The Magnolia School District congratulates all honorees and thanks the coaches, families, and community members who continue to support Panther athletics.