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Roland first PCPS ‘Iron Man’
ATHLETE GABE Roland was the first recipient of the “Iron Man” award, which is to be given to Ponca City High School athletes who letter in fall, winter and spring sports all four years of their careers. Among those at this week’s award presentation were, from left, Casey VanHoesen, soccer booster club president; Justin Roland, head wrestling coach and Gabe’s father; Gabe Roland; Ben Steichen boys soccer coach; Jason Leavitt, PCPS athletic director; Tony Arbona, football booster club president; Shelley Arrott, PCPS superintendent; and Justin Boyer, representing both football and soccer booster clubs.
Ponca City High School athlete Gabe Roland was named the first-ever recipient of a newly created “Iron Man” award and was honored this week.
The award is to be given to athletes who have lettered in fall, winter and spring sports for the full four years of their high school career.
Roland is a four-year letterman in football, wrestling and soccer. The award was presented at this week’s soccer awards event and is sponsored by the booster clubs of each sport.
“Talented individuals who accomplish this feat demonstrate an extremely strong work-ethic, are very driven and dedicated and are passionate about sports and enjoy the challenge of competing at a high level in multiple disciplines,” were words said in connection with the award presentation. “Congratulations, Gabe!. You are an impressive student athlete and we are so proud of your accomplishments! Thank you to everyone who attended the presentation of this amazingly prestigious award.”