Adam RyanPLAYER OF THE YEAR
ADAM RYAN
Ryan’s responsibilities fell short of driving the team bus, but the senior did just about everything else necessary to help Chattanooga Christian win the Class A/AA state championship. Ryan played goalkeeper, sweeper, defender, midfielder and forward for CCS, and while finishing with modest totals of four goals and six assists, his importance to a team that battled injuries to key players all season couldn’t be measured in just stats. In the state final against Memphis Kingsbury, the Chargers were awarded a penalty kick with 3:03 to go. On a team with as many as eight or nine finishers on the field at any given time, the players – almost in unison – pointed to Ryan to take the kick. His score put the game away and sealed the title. “I think you give respect to get it,” Ryan said after the game. “At times this year, I worked underneath and tried to help my team in different aspects, but these guys are my brothers, and there’s a glowing feeling as soon as we see each other. There was such a tight bond with this team – especially with the seniors – and I don’t think anybody will appreciate what we accomplished as a team as much as our class.”
Rick AdolphCOACH OF THE YEAR
RICK ADOLPH