Congratulations to Zakcrye Holsey (Waldport HS) for being a recipient of the Dave Johnson Scholarship!

Over 250 coaches and family members were honored Saturday, May 21st at the Club Level of Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon during the 2022 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Awards Banquet. The banquet was highlighted with the presentation of several NFHS awards, including one National, eleven Section 8 and four State Coaches of the Year Awards (see attachment for complete list). This year we are pleased to provide a total of thirteen scholarships, totaling $19,000 to graduating seniors from the class of 2022. Since the start of our scholarship program, the OACA has awarded over $294,000 to scholarship recipients.

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Student/Athlete Scholarship Award Winners:

• Delaney Buzzard, Harrisburg HS
• Tyson Roupp, Barlow HS
• Braden Carson, La Grande HS
• Rocky Rub, Astoria HS
• Kennedy Lease, Mazama HS
• Makaila Takahashi, Forest Grove HS
• Spyre Nelson, Willamina HS
• Theo White, Weston-McEwen HS

OACA Director’s & President’s Scholarship Recipients:

• Teagen DeForest, La Pine HS

Coach Dave Johnson Scholarship Recipients:

• Emma Cordero, South Salem HS
• Reece Dixon, Powder Valley, HS
• Ellie Emery, Tigard HS
• Zakcrye Holsey, Waldport HS

A Number of Special Awards Went to the Following:

Assistant Coaches of the Year:

• Jason Edwards, Baker HS
• Gordon Hewitt, Mountainside HS
• Monique Lankheet, Dallas HS
• Eric Von Arx, Grant HS

Middle School Coach of the Year:

• Chad Doherty, Heppner HS

NFF HS Academic Excellence Award:

• Summit HS Football, Corben Hyatt

OACA Officials of the Year:

• Danny Anson, Salem Wrestling
• Steve Scott, Portland Basketball Officials Association
• Margaret Sturza, Central Oregon Volleyball

OACA Media Award:

• Kris Henry, Medford Mail

Oregon Athletic Officials Association Meritorious Sportsmanship Award:

• Scott Dippel, Crater HS

Community Service Award:

Travis Boersma, Dutch Bros.

Rob Younger Power of Influence Award:

• Gina Dhom, Willamette HS
• Todd Sahlfeld, Glencoe HS

OACA Dave Johnson Contributor Award:

• Aimee Esplin, Adrian HS

OACA Marv Heater Distinguished Service Award:

• Brad Garrett, OSAA