06/01/2026
Congratulations to our 2025/2026 Ruth Hallonquist Sportsmanship Award recipient, Finlay Ray!
This award recognizes an athlete who is encouraging and supportive of their teammates, consistently displays a positive attitude, is respectful of other teams, and is a true role model for the spirit of our sport. This year’s recipient embodies every single one of those qualities.
Finlay brings genuine enthusiasm and positivity to every practice, competition, and team activity. As both an athlete and a junior coach at Central Cheer, she naturally uplifts everyone around her, celebrating her teammates’ successes, supporting others through challenges, and making sure no one feels left behind.
What makes Finlay truly special is that her kindness isn’t just for her own team. At competitions, she cheers for everyone, because she understands that sportsmanship is about so much more than winning. Her maturity, heart, and consistent positivity make her a role model that younger athletes look up to every single day.
Finlay, your coaches nominated you for a reason, and it’s because you make this community a better place. Congratulations!
