Best of Coastal Christian: Girls No. 3, 2 and 1
In an effort to determine the best 10 male and female athletes at each Wilmington school (Ashley, Cape Fear Academy, Coastal Christian, Hoggard, Laney, New Hanover and Wilmington Christian Academy), I selected a panel of qualified individuals to vote. The participants included: former and current coaches, administrators and ADs, media members and even fans. Each individual voted anonymously with their No. 1 athlete receiving 10 points, No. 2 athlete receiving 9 points and so on.
The first school up is Coastal Christian. A total of 11 people voted and the results have been released throughout the week.
Monday, June 22: Boys and Girls 10, 9, 8 and 7 as well as honorable mention (anyone else who received votes)
Tuesday: June 23: Boys 6, 5 and 4
Wednesday, June 24: Girls 6, 5 and 4
Thursday, June 25: Boys 3, 2 and 1
Friday, June 26: Girls 3, 2 and 1
Girls Honorable Mention
- Jordan Murphy, Abby Parker and Anna Dudley Wetherill (13 points)
- Nicki Huntley (10 points)
- Shelby Smith (8 points)
- Autumn Montague (6 points)
- Callie Weaver (2 points)
Girls No. 10
Maya Insley (18 points)
Class of 2020
Photo by Tim Hower
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Girls No. 9
Carson Fuller (27 points)
Class of 2019
Photo by Tim Hower
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Girls No. 8
Ali Duncan (36 points and 1 first-place vote)
Class of 2011
Photo courtesy of Coastal Christian
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Girls No. 7
Anna Grace Holdford (39 points)
Class of 2018
Photo courtesy of John Crouch
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No. 6
Sallie Newton (51 points and 1 first-place vote)
Class of 2018
Photo courtesy of Sallie Newton
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No. 5
Emily McKinney (53 points and 1 first-place vote)
Class of 2014
Photo courtesy of Coastal Christian
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No. 4
Sabrina Sims (59 points)
Class of 2016
Photo courtesy of Coastal Christian
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No. 3
Brooke Barton (81 points and 1 first-place vote)
Class of 2020
Photo by Tim Hower
A three-sport standout, Barton excelled in tennis in the fall, basketball in the winter and soccer in the spring during her three years at Coastal Christian. She helped the tennis team finish with a school-record 11 victories and its first playoff appearance as a senior by registering eight singles victories and seven doubles wins. She holds the school record in career singles wins (22) and is tied for the record in career doubles wins (22). On the soccer field, Barton tallied 23 goals and added 10 assists in her two seasons. She had a phenomenal senior basketball season, averaging a double-double of 13.2 points and 11.5 rebounds. She scored a school-record 35 points in a win over Liberty Christian Academy and finished her career with 508 points, 513 rebounds and 120 steals. She holds school records in rebounds in a season (253) and field goals made in a game (16).
“Whether on the court or the field, Brooke was a joy to watch. She not only excelled in her performance, but set an important standard for what it means to be a Centurion.” – Anonymous voter
No. 2
Samantha Stanko (87 points and 2 first-place votes)
Class of 2018
Photo courtesy of Presbyterian Athletics
Stanko had a terrific high school career as a member of the volleyball, basketball and soccer teams. On the volleyball court, she finished with 764 kills, 1,024 digs and 193 aces and was a member of the Coastal Rivers All-Conference team as a sophomore, junior and senior. In basketball, Stanko ended her career with 755 career points to go along with 214 steals and 104 3-pointers. She led the team in scoring and steals as a junior (13.3 points and 3.5 steals) and senior (11.9 points and 4.9 steals). She still holds the program record for 3-pointers made in a season with 54.
“Stanko was a leader on and off the court. Her teammates listened to her and respected her. Her knowledge of both volleyball and basketball made her a force to be reckoned with.” – Anonymous voter
No. 1
Lauren Duncan (89 points and 5 first-place votes)
Class of 2014
Photo courtesy of Coastal Christian
Duncan edged out Stanko by two points to take the top spot thanks to a tremendous career in tennis, basketball and soccer. Duncan was a standout basketball player, averaging at least 14.5 points each of her final three seasons. She is the school record holder with 1,148 career points. Duncan also holds records in career rebounds (565), assists in a season (74), career assists (228), career steals (272) and career field goals made (446).
“Lauren was one of the hardest workers. She put in the time and saw results. She made everyone around her better.” – Anonymous voter
