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Wrapping up winter
girl wrestle
Escalon’s Lady Cougar wrestlers put together a tremendous 2025-26 season and several were recognized for those efforts. Shown, from left, Melanee Carrillo, Coaches Award; Angeline Mills, Coaches Award, All Trans-Valley League; Yesenia Marsellis, Most Outstanding, All-TVL; Miroslava Torres, Coaches Award. Photo Contributed

Several athletes at Escalon High School have been recognized for contributions to their winter sports teams. The honors were presented at an evening awards ceremony, beginning with main awards in the new gym, followed by individual team awards.

Boy soccer
Named as the MVP, Most Valuable Player, for the varsity boys soccer team this past winter season at Escalon was Isaac Patino. He also received All Trans-Valley League honors for his accomplishments. Photo Contributed
Girl soccer
Named as the top award winners for the varsity girls soccer team at Escalon High for the winter season were Payton Abbott, left, co-MVP defense and All Trans-Valley League; Reagan Baker, MVP, All TVL. Photo Contributed
Cheer
Recognized with awards for the winter basketball cheer season were a pair of Escalon cheerleaders. Shown, Natalie Ruiz, left, receiving the Best of Best honor and Saphira Melo, Most Spirited – Best of Best. Photo Contributed