Chapy Awards Magazine 2025-2026 | Page 3

COACH OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

GEORGE PICKUP

TEAM OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

BOYS TENNIS

EASTON VALLEY GIRLS GOLF

• In his first year of coaching the River Hawks, he helped lead them to an IGHSAU Class 1A State Championship.

• Kept the state title streak alive for Easton Valley to win its third state championship in a row.

CARL SMALL

CENTRAL DEWITT BOYS TENNIS

• Went to the state tournament after winning districts, placing fourth overall in Class 1A.

GIRLS BOWLING

CENTRAL DEWITT BOYS TENNIS

• Started the tennis program just six years ago, and in 2026, qualified for the IHSAA State Tennis Championships.

• Coached the Sabers to a fourth-place finish overall in Class 1A.

MITCH VAN ZUIDEN

CLINTON GIRLS BOWLING

• Placed second in the state and also had a state champion and a third-place finisher individually.

GIRLS GOLF

FULTON BOYS GOLF

• Coached the Steamers to a second straight second-place finish at the IHSA Boys’ Golf State Finals.

EASTON VALLEY GIRLS GOLF

• Won its third straight state title after only returning two golfers.

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