When describing a Wiscasset High School boys varsity basketball team that managed to keep-up with top-ranked Dirigo, coach Dana Lawrence said the team exemplified what makes Wiscasset High School unique.

“There's no quit in this team,” he said. “They might be small, but they are mighty.”

The mighty team was rewarded Wednesday, Feb. 26 during the winter sports awards at the high school.

For boys varsity basketball it was Travis Padilla who came away with the most valuable player award, Chandler Longfellow took home the coaches award, Matt Craig was the most improved player, Brandon Sprague was the sixth man and Dale Peaslee earned the sportsmanship award.

Padilla's handiwork also earned praise from other coaches, as the junior was picked for the Mountain Valley Conference's All-Star second team. Craig and Peaslee were MVC honorable mention selections.

For boys junior varsity, Grant Hefler was most improved, Nate Woodman was the most valuable player and Charles Colby took home the sportsmanship award.

On the girls side, senior standout Briana Goud picked up some hardware.

The forward/guard was not only the Wolverines' most valuable player, but she was also a member of the academic all-stars and was named to the Mountain Valley Conference All Star's second team.

It wasn't just Goud picking up accolades, either.

Kayla Gordon was coach Patrick Quinn's pick for the growth award, Alecia Faulkingham won the determination award, Miranda McIntire won for leadership and Hannah Campbell won the sportsmanship award.

Faulkingham and Gordon were also picked as the Mountain Valley Conference All-Star honorable mentions.

For the girls junior varsity team, Kacie Luce won the growth award, Gabrielle Chapman won the determination award and Rachel Berry was the sportsmanship winner.

For the swim team, the girls coaches award winner was Sarah Hanley while Amanda Marcus was the most improved swimmer and Julia West won the sportsmanship award. Hanley was also an academic all-star.

On the boys side, Sam Storer won the coaches award, Colin Viele was the most improved swimmer and Kyle Viele was the sportsmanship winner.

The wrestling team's Logan Grover was placed on the academic all-star team while Tyler Flavin won the most valuable player award. Alex Strozier was the most improved wrestler.