2025 Virginia Metro Athletic Conference Winter Awards Recap

The 2025 Virginia Metro Athletic Conference (VMAC) Winter Season showcased remarkable athletic performances across multiple sports, culminating in a series of championship victories, individual accolades, and team accomplishments. Here’s a comprehensive recap of the season’s highlights.

Varsity Boys All-Conference Team

• Mason Wynne – Grace Christian School Kings
• Nicolo Passalacqua – The Carmel School Wildcats
• Jacob Garrison – Grove Christian School Falcons
• Edoardo Marra – The Carmel School Wildcats
• Draegan Ramsey – Grace Christian School Kings
• Joaquin Harley – The Carmel School Wildcats
• Jordan Watson – The Carmel School Wildcats
• Brady Barton – Grace Christian School Kings

Co-Players of the Year: Mason Wynne (Grace Christian) & Nicolo Passalacqua (The Carmel School)

Varsity Girls All-Conference Team

• Kedelin Santos – The Carmel School Lady Wildcats
• Clara Sirois – The Carmel School Lady Wildcats
• Kalei Taylor – Grace Christian School Lady Kings
• Jorianna Burch – Grace Christian School Lady Kings
• Marie Lee
• Claire Tuck
• Madelyn Kennedy
• Gabi Matute Varela
• Mackenzie Dunford

Player of the Year: Kedelin Santos (The Carmel School)

VMAC Tournament Champions

• Boys Middle School: Guardian Christian Academy Royal Knights
• Girls JV: Grace Christian School Lady Kings
• Boys JV: Guardian Christian Academy Royal Knights
• Varsity Girls: The Carmel School Lady Wildcats
• Varsity Boys: The Carmel School Wildcats

Runner-Ups:

• Boys Middle School: Williamsburg Christian Academy Eagles
• Girls JV: Guardian Christian Academy Royal Knights
• Boys JV: Grace Christian School Kings
• Varsity Girls: Grace Christian School Lady Kings
• Varsity Boys: Grace Christian Kings

VMAC Cheer Showcase

Hosted by Richmond Christian School under the leadership of Head Coach Lisa Witt, the Cheer Showcase celebrated excellence in performance and spirit.

Award Winners:

• VMAC Up & Coming: Richmond Christian School Lady Warriors
• Best Jumps: Richmond Christian School Lady Warriors
• Sportsmanship: Grace Christian School Lady Kings
• Best Dance Choreography: Grace Christian School Lady Kings
• Best Stunts: Grove Christian School Lady Falcons

VMAC Swim Championship

Hosted by The Carmel School Wildcats, under the direction of Head Coach Lacy Whitaker, the VMAC Swim Championship brought impressive performances in the pool.

Team Champions: The Carmel School Wildcats
Runner-Up: Williamsburg Christian Academy Eagles

Individual High Point Winners:

• High Points Female: Ella James (Williamsburg Christian Academy Eagles)
• High Points Male: Graham Frye & Zachary Lehman (Grace Christian School Kings)
• Male Middle School MVP: Isaac Gershowitz (The Carmel School Wildcats)
• Female Middle School MVP: Sofia Clark (Grace Christian School Kings)

Gold Medalists:

• Ella James (Junior, WCA Eagles): 50 Free, 100 Free, 4×50 Free Relay, 4×100 Free Relay
• Graham Frye (Freshman, Grace Christian): 100 Back, 200 Free, 4×50 Free Relay, 4×100 Free Relay
• Zachary Lehman (Sophomore, Grace Christian): 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke, 4×50 Free Relay, 4×100 Free Relay

Top 5 High Point Males:

1. Graham Frye (Freshman, Grace Christian)
2. Zachary Lehman (Sophomore, Grace Christian)
3. Gavin Welton (Junior, Richmond Christian)
4. Tavish Self (Senior, The Carmel School)
5. Nathan Clark (8th Grade, Grace Christian)

Top 5 High Point Females:

1. Ella James (Junior, Williamsburg Christian)
2. Bella Brauer (Freshman, Grove Christian)
3. Erin O’Brien (Freshman, Richmond Christian)
4. Tyra Bruce (Sophomore, Williamsburg Christian)
5. Caitlyn O’Brien (Richmond Christian)

Senior Recognitions:

• Jackson Gravett (Richmond Christian Warriors)
• Anna Kurschat (Williamsburg Christian Eagles)
• Tavish Self (The Carmel School Wildcats)
• Keegan Taylor (The Carmel School Wildcats)

The 2025 VMAC Winter Season was a celebration of athletic talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship across multiple disciplines. Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, and teams for their incredible performances!