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Cape field hockey holds state championship banquet

The 2018 Cape Henlopen field hockey award winners in back are (l-r) Darby Klopp, Maci Long, Jackie Cannon, Amanda Sponaugle and Marcella Sabbagh. In front are Anna Stancofski, Emily Monigle, Cameron Smith, Alia Marshall, Anna Harrington, Marlee Geppert and Taylor Smith. Missing from the picture is Reagan Ciabattoni. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
December 5, 2018

The Cape field hockey team celebrated its second straight DIAA State Championship at its banquet Dec. 2 at Baywood Greens. The Vikings defeated Padua 5-0 in the final game to capture the DIAA title.

The Vikings have won the state championships in 1979, 1995, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

The banquet started with a review of the season and historical perspective from emcee Dave “Fredman” Frederick, sports editor emeritus at the Cape Gazette. JV head coach Jenna Burkhart followed with the junior varsity awards.

Tia Jarvis received the JV Sportsmanship Award, while Molly Mendes received the Spirit Stick for 2018 and Riley Klopp was presented the JV MVP Award.

Varsity assistant coach Debbie Windett then presented the varsity awards to Taylor Smith, Spirit Award; Anna Harrington, Sportsmanship Award; Emily Monigle, Most Improved Award; Jackie Cannon and Marlee Geppert, Unsung Hero Awards; Anna Stancofski, Defensive MVP Award; Cameron Smith, Offensive MVP Award; Reagan Ciabattoni, Rising Star Award; Darby Klopp, Barbara Dougherty One Tough Cookie Award; Maci Long, Mike Eisenhour Dedication to the Program Award; Amanada Sponaugle, Ruth Skoglund Most Dedicated Athlete Award; Marcella Sabbagh, Carolyn Ivins Award for the senior who best demonstrates dedication and commitment; and Alia Marshall, MVP Award.

The 2018 Cape Henlopen field hockey award winners in back are (l-r) Darby Klopp, Maci Long, Jackie Cannon, Amanda Sponaugle and Marcella Sabbagh. In front are Anna Stancofski, Emily Monigle, Cameron Smith, Alia Marshall, Anna Harrington, Marlee Geppert and Taylor Smith. Missing from the picture is Reagan Ciabattoni. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Assistant coach Debbie Windett speaks about the season as head coach Kate Austin and assistant Isabella Delario look on.
Dave “Fredman” Frederick acted as emcee for the program.
Cape junior varsity coach Jenna Burkhart speaks to the banquetgoers.
Cape junior varsity coach Jenna Burkhart presents the JV Sportsmanship Award to Tia Jarvis.
Cape junior varsity coach Jenna Burkhart presents the JV MVP Award to Riley Klopp.
Freshman Molly Mendes, right, receives the JV Spirit Stick Award from coach Jenna Burkhart.
Emily Monigle was presented the Varsity Most Improved Award from head coach Kate Austin.
Jackie Cannon, center, and Marlee Geppert received the Unsung Hero Awards from coach Kate Austin.
Taylor Smith was presented the Varsity Spirit Award by coach Kate Austin.
Anna Harrington received the Varsity Sportsmanship Award from coach Kate Austin.
Cameron Smith received the Offensive MVP Award from coach Kate Austin.
Anna Stancofski received the Defensive MVP Award from coach Kate Austin.
Coach Kate Austin presented Darby Klopp with the Barbara Dougherty One Tough Cookie Award.
Maci Long received the Mike Eisenhour Dedication to the Program Award.
Marcella Sabbagh received the Carolyn Ivins Award for the senior who best demonstrates dedication and commitment.
Amanada Sponaugle received the Ruth Skoglund Most Dedicated Athlete Award.
Alia Marshall was presented the varsity team MVP Award from head coach Kate Austin.

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