Coach James Wallace with members of the girls track and field team

The Westgate High School cross country and track and field teams celebrated a successful year with an award ceremony, highlighting the many athletic and academic accomplishments achieved by the Tigers.

Head coach Philip Guidry spoke about the success of the programs and how the athletes worked hard to put themselves in a position to achieve their goals.

Guidry also focused on the continuing education of the coaching staff, which he said allows the team to maximize their performances.

Girls team coach James Wallace announced the awards for the girls track and field team, acknowledging multiple athletes that excelled at the district and regional meets.

Wallace also thanked his team for supporting him through his medical absence this season.

Guidry returned to the podium to highlight the back-to-back Class 4A state champion track and field team.

Speaking about the hardships the team faced due to the COVID-19 virus, Guidry said that his team was making up for their lost season with their latest state championship.

Cross country awards

Most Improved: Tra’Rondrick Sam

Newcomer of the Year: Caleb Guilbeau

Unsung Hero: Eve Bates

Tiger Award: Tray’Quan Francis

Academic Awar:- Jonah Byrom

Coach’s Award-:Caleb Guilbeau

Track and field awards

Most Improved: Dedrick Latulas

Newcomer of the Year: Zaid Landry

Unsung Hero: Jaiden Dauterive

Freshman of the Year: Derek Kately

Sophomore of the Year: Daveyon Hypolite

Junior of the Year: Mekhi Boutte

Senior of the Year: Cam’Ron Spencer

Tiger Award: Jordan Doucet

Academic Award: Arthur Malveaux

Coach’s Award: Tray’Quan Francis