KNYSNA NEWS - The Jaguars Men Netball Team celebrated an outstanding 2024 season with their annual prize giving ceremony held on Saturday, December 28th, at Emmanuel Ministries. This event served as a platform to honour the outstanding achievements and dedication of players across various categories.
Award Categories and Winners
The evening’s awards were spread across several major categories: the Knysna Oyster Festival, the Woza Woza League, and the Eden League. In addition to these, there were special accolades recognising individual achievements in key areas such as defense, shooting, midcourt play and versatility.
Knysna Oyster Festival
The Knysna Oyster Festival, a highlight of the team’s competitive year, saw a number of players receiving certificates, medals and trophies for their impressive performances.
Among the various accolades, the following players stood out:
Best Defender: Lorenzo Windvogel
Best Shooter: Henno Beukus
Best Midcourt Player: Gaylon Williams
Woza Woza League
The Woza Woza League, another key event for the Jaguars, also featured exceptional performances. The following players were recognized for their participation and contributions.
Special awards in this league included:
Best Shooter: Bradley Le Bron
Best Midcourt Player: Jonathan Booysen
Best Defender: Raymondo Titus
Eden League
The Eden League, which saw some of the most intense competition of the year, recognised Henno Beukus, Larry Ackerman, Carlyne Hendricks, Christian Pyl, Andy Johnson, Raymondo Titus, Kealon Williams, Bradley Le Bron, Jonathan Booysen, Fanus Leo and Gaylon Williams for their skill and commitment.
Special Awards for the Year
In addition to the league-based awards, the Jaguars Men Netball Team also honored individual players for their overall contributions during the year. These prestigious accolades highlighted the exceptional talent, improvement, and versatility displayed throughout the season:
Player of the Year: Kealon Williams
Best Shooter of the Year: Bradley Le Bron
Best Defender of the Year: Lorenzo Windvogel
Most Improved Player: Henno Beukus
Best Midcourt Player of the Year: Fanus Leo
Most Versatile Player of the Year: Raymondo Titus
Empire of the Year: Carlyne Hendricks
Lifetime Achievement Award: Andy Johnson
Coach of the Year: Lynn Kayster
Lynn Kayster, in particular, was recognised for her outstanding leadership and guidance, which were instrumental in the team’s growth throughout the season.
A Thank You to Sponsors
In his closing remarks, Bradley Le Bron, the chairperson of the Jaguars Men Netball Team, expressed his deepest gratitude to the sponsors whose ongoing support made the season’s success possible. The team's achievements were made possible thanks to the generous contributions of CCW Events & Entertainment, Creative Design Knysna, SB Photography and Knysna Municipality.
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