In addition to supporting her own teammates, she is always kind, accommodating, and encouraging to opponents in her acknowledgment of good volleys and positive attitudes on the other side of the net. She is gracious in victory as well as in defeat, although her competitive nature does shine through when she gives you the congratulatory hug for your win, but promises, "Until next time..."
It is though diligent efforts and attitudes similar to hers that keeps the Yankee family growing at all levels.
We are very proud to present Darcy Duke as the 2008 female recipient of the Rick Pierce Sportsmanship Award.
