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44M Sunday, June 28, 2020 | All-Arkansas Preps | Advertising Supplement to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ALTHOFF
BOYS WRESTLING
*Demaceo Whittier, Searcy, Sr.
Jason Arnold, Greenwood, Jr.
Vincent Bryan, Little Rock Central, So.
Joseph Delk, Searcy, Sr.
Charles Easterling, Bentonville West, Jr.
Tyler Holmes, Bentonville West, So.
Zayne Lewis, Springdale, Fr.
Charlie March, Rogers Heritage, Sr.
Brayden Phillips, Glen Rose, Fr.
Rodney Phillips, Glen Rose, Sr.
Cody Price, Russellville, Sr.
Brady Stafford, Bentonville West, Jr.
Jermain Taylor, Little Rock Central, Sr. Caleb Winston, Greenbrier, Jr.
GIRLS WRESTLING
*Maty Lincoln, Searcy, Sr.
Crystal Allen, J.A. Fair High School, Fr. Kendall Bankston, Little Rock Central, So. MyKenzie Clark, Searcy, So.
Trinity Danberry, Searcy, Sr.
Ivana Elliot, Sylvan Hills, So.
Victoria Harris-Dove, J.A. Fair High School, Jr. Casey Kanaday, Little Rock Central, Fr. Journey Land, J.A. Fair High School, Jr. Addison Loney, Van Buren, So.
Suravieve Robertson, Beebe, Sr.
Harley Seymore, Searcy, Fr.
Ember Smith, Maumelle, Jr.
Violet Summers, Van Buren, So.
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St. Mary’s enrollment is counted alongside Little Rock Catholic High for Boys. With the deck seemingly stacked against them, competing against schools such as North Little Rock and Cabot, Catherine and the other girls were never discouraged.
“It was such an amazing experience going to state to begin with, then playing a team that should have blown us out so close was even better,” Catherine said, referring to a 43-37 loss to Springdale Har-Ber in the first round. “ at game was just amazing to me.”
Lenggenhager said Catherine emerged as a passionate leader on the court and had high expectations for herself, as well as the team. is leadership allowed Catherine to mentor younger players, which is something Christine enjoyed seeing from her daughter.
“I love to watch the younger girls look up to her like they do,” Christine said. “To me, that says a lot about Catherine and her character and leadership abilities.”
All these accomplishments do not come about without countless late nights, early mornings and seemingly endless hard work. Catherine is even a bit surprised at all she has accomplished.
“It takes a lot of planning. I honestly don’t even know how I do it myself,” Catherine said.
“I write down everything that I have and try to get as much work done [as possible]. It was hard, but I am glad that I
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Catherine Althoff, a senior at Mount St. Mary Academy, center, participates in a Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Arkansas. Althoff was named the 2019-2020 All-Arkansas Preps Hussman Community Award winner for her dedication to volunteering and bettering her community.
pushed myself and did everything I could in school,” she said.
“Catherine was chosen for the Hussman Community Award because we were impressed with her effort to serve her community and be a role model for others,” said Eliza Gaines, managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. “She stood out as a hardworking, confident and caring young lady.”
Even though receiving the Hussman
Community Award is exciting, it isn’t surprising for Christine to see her daughter recognized in this way.
“It’s been so great getting to watch her grow up, and I mean, I’ve got three girls, and it’s been great watching all of them,” Christine said. “[Catherine] loves basketball, and I’m so glad she’s going to be able to play in college, and she loves volunteering and helping different organizations. Maybe not all parents get to say that, so I’m really proud that I do.”
JAMES
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ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Players douse Bryant head coach Buck James with a bucket of ice water after the Hornets’ win in the Class 7A state-championship game.
... The weight room was very important to him, and if you miss a weight-room [session], you might not even play.”
Land said that when he started playing football in the 10th grade, he weighed 165 pounds, and by his senior year, he was a little above 200 pounds. He credited Chris Jordan, the strength-and- conditioning coach, for taking Land’s body and making it ready to play. Land said James may be the head coach, but it takes an entire staff to put together a championship team.
“Coach James made sure we were in the weight room, but it was Coach Jordan who guided us,” Land said. “He played a big part in the program, and I don’t think we would have won two state titles without him.
“I really appreciate Coach James, for real. When I get older, I get to stick my chest out and be proud that we won back-to-back state titles. e chemistry we had our senior year and the way we played together — it really was fun. We had fun out there, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”