The East Atchison cross country team held its annual awards banquet Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Pictured are team members, from left to right: front row – Jayla Irvine, Bella Bywater, Delainee White, Kendal Straub, Abbie Harms, Emmy Laur, Brooklyn Wennihan, and Alexis Bywawter; and back row – Robbie Armstrong, Isaac Vette, Mason Kingery, Quin Staten, Cole Anderson, Ian Stepp, Clayton Vernon, Bryon Ohlensehlen, Kendall Kingery, Connor Brown, and Coach Kameron Schieffer. (Lori Staten photos)

Alexis Bywater was presented with the 2023 EA Cross Country Most Valuable Player Award.

Abbie Harms earned the EA Cross Country 2023 Most Improved Player Award for the girls.

Kendall Kingery earned the EA Cross Country 2023 Most Improved Player Award for the boys.