The Milford Booster Club's Athletic Banquet was held last week, honoring another solid season for the school's sports teams.

The highlight of the night was a surprise dedication of the banquet to boys basketball coach Bill Crowley, who coached the team for 16 years before retiring at the end of last season.

"I was touched," Crowley said. "My family was there, and some of my former players. It was a special night."

Milford athletic director Lorin Campbell said the school wanted to thank Crowley for 16 years of dedicated service.

"He did a great job here, and I thought the night went really well," Campbell said. "He'll be missed."

Crowley had especially kind words for senior Patrick Kelly, who played four years for Crowley.

"Patrick is a super player and a super kid," Crowley said. "The great thing about him is that he came to practice every day and played hard. I've had a lot of good players, but they didn't all practice hard. Patrick always did."

The following awards were handed out at the banquet.

Coaches Appreciation Award: Andy Work and Kristin Strong.

Outstanding Senior Athlete Award: Patrick Kelly and Katie Ballantine.

Ann Bennett Patron Award: Carla Couse.

Varsity cheerleaders: Christine Robinson and Heather Knowles (received 3rd letter); Samantha Couse and Brooke Fournier (received second letter); Stephanie Lawton, Nikki Lawton, Liana Linderman, Tasha Naatz, Ashley O'Hara and Rocky Benitez.

Boys varsity basketball: Astrocom award: Joe Ward; Most Improved: Andy Work; Best defense: Ben Cotter and Ryan Campbell; Best offense: Hamza Sinanaj; Most Valuable Player: Patrick Kelly.

Girls varsity basketball: Astrocom Award: Kirsty Prouty; Most improved: Michele Emerson and Brianne Staggs; Best defense: Laura Miron and Katie Ballantine; Best offense: Jamie Beisler and Kristin strong; Most Valuable player: Shannon Weir.

Girls varsity soccer: Most improved: Jesse Schrull.; Most dedicated: Jamie Beisler; Best offense: Katie Ballantine and Selena Baxter; Astrocom Award: Elizabeth Miller; Best defense Negmija Sinanaj; Most Valuable Player: Shannon Weir.

Boys varsity soccer: Astrocom Award: Taylor Schluep; Most improved: Patrick Kelly; Best offense: Ryan Campbell; Best defense and most valuable player: Andy Work.

Track and Field: Rookie of the Year: Shannon Weir and Justin Jones; Most dedicated: Christine Robinson and Royce Jeffres; Most improved: Isis Ward and Nate Huffstickler; Astrocom award: Laura Miron, Selena Baxter and Chris Carr; Most Valuable Runner: Katie Ballantine, Ben Cotter and Patrick Kelly.

Varsity softball: Astrocom award: Stacy Whitmore; Highest batting average: Kerbi Leach; Best offense: Kristin Strong; best defense: Alicia Strong; Most improved: Rachel Baxter; Sportsmanship: Anna Szumocki; Dedication: Stephanie Whitmore; Outstanding leadership: Kristin Strong.

Varsity baseball: Astrocom Award: Jeremiah Waters; Most improved; Joe Livshin and Jeff Brandow; Best offense: will Laible; Best defense: Matt Brandow; Most Valuable Player: Andy Work.