The annual Clinton Christian School boys basketball awards were presented at the school March 27.Junior high award winners included Jamin Hochstetler, most valuable; Matt Bontrager, most improved; Lance Miller, mental attitude. Ryan Miller leaves the program after five years as the head coach. The 2007-08 squad finished 6-7, winning three of their last four games and placing second in the ACSI State Tournament.
John Miller and Jordan Bontrager shared most valuable player honors for the junior varsity. JJ Stutzman received the most improved award and Tyler Eash snagged the mental attitude award. The Couriers took second place in a season-ending tourney hosted by Noble/Whitley to post a 12-7 record. Coach Bontrager (90-41, 8 years) needs 10 wins to become the school's first JV coach with 100 wins. Ben Snyder led the varsity to 114 victories from 1999-2006.
Chad Schrock pegged Todd Martin as the varsity's most valuable player. Martin wound up his career with 1,387 points, making him one of only six Couriers above 1,000 career points.
Other varsity awards went to Ryan Miller, most improved; Michael Beiler, mental attitude; Mike Troyer and Martin, co-captains.
All eleven varsity players lettered in a 22-4 campaign that ended in the state semifinals. Evan Stutzman averaged over 8 points and 4 rebounds per game as a starting forward and returns for his senior season. Guard Aaron Eash, whose playing time dwindled when senior Caleb Miller returned from injury, also looks to play a key role as a senior. Dustin Yoder will need to step up as a junior after missing more than half of the recent season. John Miller, Bontrager, Dwylin Gingerich, James Riegsecker and Atlee Bender are possible call-ups from the JV seeking to ensure the school's 13th straight winning season at the varsity level.
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