ATLANTA – The Mount Vernon Athletic Department hosted the MVEES on Friday, May 3 at the Glenn Campus Gymnasium.

The MVEEs brought together the best of Mount Vernon Athletics sports stories throughout the year in one amazing night. Student-athletes were recognized and awarded for outstanding sports performances.

Super Bowl Champion Jamal Lewis served as guest speaker for the event.

Head Cross Country and Tennis Coach Sam Baroody served as Master of Ceremonies and Head Boys Basketball Coach Tarrik Mabon was the host.

Below are the award winners from the inaugural MVEES:

Best Male Athlete (Two Sport minimum):
Austin Douglas

Best Female Athlete (Two sport minimum):
Gracie Hudgins

Female Rising Star:
Savanna Messner

Male Rising Star:
Jordan Wicker

Best Play (Team):
Football vs. Savannah Country Day (trick play)

Best Play (Individual):
Henry Zhang (E-Sports)

Best Team Season Performance:
Girls Swimming

Best Comeback Performance:
Girls Soccer vs. AIS

Courage Award:
Will Mitcham

Breakout Year:
Varsity Baseball

Best Game:
Baseball vs. Redan

Late Game Heroics:
Football vs. Holy Innocents’

Under Armour Women Of Will Award:
Madeleine Hudgins

Female Most Outstanding Season (Senior):
Zoe Stupek (Volleyball)

Male Most Outstanding Season (Senior):
Tres Gonzalez (Baseball)

A big "Thank You" to Assistant Athletic Director Rita Williams who made the MVEES a reality for Mount Vernon student-athletes, families, faculty and staff and fans!

The Mount Vernon Athletic Department strives to build the student-athlete by providing a five-star experience built on community, courage, development, hospitality and professionalism. As a school of inquiry, innovation and impact grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. For more information on Mount Vernon athletics, visit Click Here and follow @MV_Athletics on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on the Mustangs.