SC Coaches Honor 2 Local Athletes

Two student athletes in the School District of Pickens County were recognized by the South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports at their Fall Player of the Year Awards Program on January 27.

Carley Hoover, Daniel High School, was named the State AAA Volleyball Player of the Year, and Miranda Dalton, Liberty High School, was named the State AA Cheerleader of the Year.

“Miranda has cheered on 5 of the 7 State championship teams at LHS. She was the team’s captain, MVP and All-Region in AA Cheer and AA Region cheerleader of the year,” said Missy Ricken, the competition cheerleading coach at LHS. “She was also State cheerleader of the year, MVP, AA Region and Region Cheerleader of the year in 2010. Miranda is a very talented and hardworking athlete!”

“Carley Hoover is one of the hardest working athletes I have ever had the honor of coaching,” said Joy Stewart, head volleyball coach at DHS. “She is a leader on and off of the court and is always encouraging others to do their best. She is such an amazing young lady, and I am so proud of her and all of her accomplishments. Carley is so deserving of this honor, and I know she will continue her work ethic and accomplishments on her next journey to Stanford University.”
Both students plan to graduate this year.