Memphis Sports Awards

June 9, 2017 - Senior Pat Gardner, Houston High School, accepts the award for Boys Scholar Athlete of the Year - Public School during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Football great Archie Manning speaks on stage with sports columnist Geoff Caulkins during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

Football great Archie Manning, left, speaks on stage with sports columnist Geoff Calkins during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards on June 9, 2017, at the Orpheum Theatre.

June 9, 2017 - Football great Archie Manning speaks on stage with sports columnist Geoff Caulkins during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Seen from a video monitor, football great Archie Manning, left, speaks on stage with sports columnist Geoff Caulkins during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

Marcus Wimberly

June 9, 2017 - Senior Taylor Manley, Arlington High School, accepts the Girls Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, public school, during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Senior Ogonna Oreadu, Memphis University School, accepts the award for Boys Scholar Athlete of the Year - Private School during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

Josh Walsh

June 9, 2017 - Junior Jimmy Morrow, Memphis University School, gives a speech as he accepts the Bowler of the Year Award in Boys Bowling during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Sports writer John Varlas, right, presents Rachel Heck, a freshman at St. Agnes Academy, with the Golfer of the Year Award in Girls Golf during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Senior Callie Anderton, Briarcrest Christian School, accepts the Volleyball Player of the Year Award during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Junior Winston Margaritis, St. George's Independent School, gives a speech as he accepts the Golfer of the Year Award in Boys Golf during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

Sarah Thompson

June 9, 2017 - Sports writer John Varlas speaks as he presents awards during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards event at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Sophomore Erica Fisher, Arlington High School, accepts the Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year Award during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Senior Abby Heck, St. Agnes Academy, accepts the award for Girls Scholar Athlete of the Year - Private School during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

Foster Hudsmith

Nia Bowley

June 9, 2017 - Junior AD Streetman, Briarcrest Christian School, accepts the Courage Award during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Sophomore Eric Gray, Lausanne Collegiate School, gives a speech as he accepts the Offensive Football Player of the Year Award during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Judy Heiter, daughter Emma, and husband Matt, look at a photo the family shot from the red carpet during The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday. Emma, 19, is a bowler at St. Agnes Academy.

June 9, 2017 - People attending The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards shoot photos from the red carpet at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - People attending The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards wait in line at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

June 9, 2017 - Scenes from The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday.

St. Agnes' Abby Heck was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Scholar Athlete of the Year for private schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Briarcrest Christian's Callie Anderton was named The Commercial Appeal's Volleyball Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Harding Academy's Calvin Austin III was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Harding Academy's Nia Bowley was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Bowler of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

MUS' Frederick Danielson was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Tennis Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Collierville's Sydney Eubank received the I AM SPORT Award at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Arlington's Erica Fisher was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Houston's Pat Gardner was named The Commercial Appeal's Scholar Athlete of the Year for public schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Hutchison's Griffin Gearhardt was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Lausanne's Eric Gray was named The Commercial Appeal's Offensive Football Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Briarcrest Christian's Trey Harrington was named The Commercial Appeal's Baseball Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

St. George's Chase Hayden was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Athlete of the Year for private schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Central's Rashad Haynes was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Athlete of the Year for public schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. His mother accepted the award on his behalf. Se is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

White Station's Foster Hudsmith was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

MUS' Cade Klawinski was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. MUS AD Bobby Alston accepted the award on his behalf. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Memphis East's Alex Lomax was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Basketball Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards in June 2017. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Arlington's Taylor Manley was named The Commercial Appeal's Female Scholar Athlete of the Year for private schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

St. George's Winston Margaritis was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Golfer of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

ECS' Molly Martin was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Athlete of the Year for private schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Whitehaven's Aubrey Miller was named The Commercial Appeal's Defensive Football Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. Whitehaven coach Rodney Saulsberry accepted on his behalf. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

MUS' Jimmy Morrow was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Bowler of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

MUS' Ogonna Oraedu was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Scholar Athlete of the Year for private schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Houston's Katrina Ostrom was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Soccer Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. Houston athletic director Chad Becker accepted the award for her. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

St. Agnes' Rachel Heck was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Golfer of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on June 9, 2017. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Whitehaven's Kiara Rhodes was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year and Girls Athlete of the Year for public schools at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Houston's Collin Scott was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Soccer Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Briarcrest Christian's AD Streetman was the recipient of The Commercial Appeal's Courage Award at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Olive Branch's Myah Taylor was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Basketball Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

St. George's Sarah Thompson was named The Commercial Appeal's Girls Swimmer of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Collierville's Josh Walsh was named The Commercial Appeal's Boys Swimmer of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. He is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.

Tipton-Rosemark's Rachel Whitley was named The Commercial Appeal's Softball Player of the Year at the inaugural The Commercial Appeal Sports Awards presented by Gossett Motor Cars on Friday night. She is pictured with guest speaker Archie Manning.