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LAGUNA BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTACT: ANAKAREN UREÑO
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT
949-497-7700 EXT. 5232
June 7, 2024
Laguna Beach High School's Ava Knepper named Sunset Conference Female Athlete of the Year
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Ava Knepper, a senior at Laguna Beach High School, was honored on June 3 at the Orange County Athletic Directors' Association (OCADA) Athlete of the Year dinner held at Servite High School. Knepper was named the Sunset Conference Female Athlete of the Year, recognizing her outstanding athletic achievements and dedication to her sport.
A standout athlete, she has achieved success in both water polo and swimming throughout her high school career. Knepper has been recognized with numerous accolades, including second-team All-Sunset League, second-team All-County, and second-team All-CIF Open Division during her sophomore and junior years. In her senior year, she earned first-team All-Sunset League, co-MVP of the Sunset League, first-team All-County, and first-team All-CIF Open Division honors.
“Ava Knepper is a truly unique and special talent," said LBUSD Athletic Administrator Denise Selbe, Ed.D. "Being named the Sunset Conference Female Athlete of the Year is a testament to her dedication and hard work. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and excited to see her continue her athletic journey at USC."
Knepper's athletic stats include 101 goals, 37 assists, and 39 exclusions drawn in her senior year alone, culminating in a total of 337 career goals and 243 career assists in water polo. Additionally, Knepper excelled in swimming, holding LBHS records in the 200 medley relay, 50 free, and 100 free, and qualifying for CIF competitions for three consecutive years. Knepper's achievements have earned her a scholarship to USC, where she will continue her water polo career.
OCADA honors athletes of the year from across Orange County at its annual Athlete of the Year dinner in the spring, view the 2024 Athlete of the Year slideshow to learn more.
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