Messenger Sports Awards: David Laroche shares his favorites for the 2022-2023 winter season | Sports

What are the Messenger Sports Awards? We thought it would be fun to highlight some of the athletes who stood out in a way that might not show up on a score sheet. Selections will reflect the teams that each reporter/photographer has spent the most time covering.
Reporter/photographer: David Laroche
David covered a lot of basketball this winter at all five high schools; he also caught a few MVU hockey games. David was a catcher for his three seasons on MVU’s varsity baseball team and later played baseball at Lyndon State College. He lives in Highgate with his wife Amanda, their daughter Maddie and two dogs, Marcy and Lincoln. David works in marketing for AN Deringer and enjoys photography, racing, hiking and modifying his 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Most Improved – Will Stienhour, Richford
David Laroche
Most Improved – Addyson Longway, MVU
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Biggest Personality – Ray Fournier, MVU
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Biggest Personality – Alexandra Brouillette, MVU
David Laroche
Best Defensive Player – Seth Richards, BFA-St. Albans
David Laroche
Best Defensive Player – McKenzie Vincent, MVU
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Heart and Hustle – Liam Howrigan, BFA-St. Albans
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Heart and Bustle – Lilly Robtoy, Enosburg
David Laroche