JACKSON - The Millsaps women's soccer program held their annual soccer banquet this past Saturday. The event is held each year with family members and players coming together to enjoy a meal and celebrate team and individual accomplishments.
 
At the banquet, the team received the 2011 team academic award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of American for maintaining a team GPA of 3.25 for the 2010-11 academic year. Also on the academic front, eight of the current team were named to the SCAC Academic Honor Roll. Tara Johnston, Molly Beth Jourdan, Dora Lambert, Whitney Murchison, Kaleigh Redhead, Anne Waldrop, Haleigh Williams and Margaret Eggers all received the honor.
 
Seven individual awards that were voted on by the team and handed out at the event. Senior defender Courtney Sykes received the Defensive MVP award.  Juniors Margaret Eggers and Dora Lambert were named co-Offensive MVPs. The Most Improved Player was senior goalie Molly Beth Jourdan. Newcomer of the Year went to first year forward Taylor Winslow. The team's Most Valuable Player was sophomore midfielder Kaleigh Redhead, who was also a third team all-SCAC selection.  Senior Anne Waldrop received the coveted Most Valuable Teammate Award.
 
Finally the team honored their graduating seniors, recognizing them for their time and effort. The four seniors, Courtney Sykes, Molly Beth Jourdan, Maddie Ortega and Anne Waldrop finished their careers after competing for all four years with the Majors soccer program. Thank you ladies.