2025 sports awards

5th & 6th Grade Undefeated Champions

Head Coach Shay Norvell & the 2025 Basketball Champions

12-0 undefeated season

Athletes: #5 Max Iglesias, #9 Parker Porter, #26 Weston Norvell, #13 Dylan Baisden, #1 Know Houston, #99 Dominic Wesolowski, #3 Hunter Kamody, #10 Brantley Kelly-Beard, #2 Kord Vines, and #6 Korbin Davis

Coaches: Shay Norvell (left) & Jason Vines (right)

VOLUNTEER AWARDS

FIELD OF DREAMS

FIELD OF DREAMS

HEART OF AZLE

LEGACY AWARD

20+ YEARS OF SERVICE

LEGACY AWARD

20+ YEARS OF SERVICE

SHAY NORVELL

JUSTIN BAISDEN

KATHY MOBLEY

KIETH CANTRELL

JOHNNY MOORE

When sees something that needs to be done at Stinger Field, it gets done — and done right. During the 2025 season, Shay led major upgrades that helped transform the facility, including renovated bathrooms, the first-ever Slurpee machines, a commercial ice machine, and running drinking water throughout the complex for the first time in its history. His biggest accomplishment was bringing the sprinkler system to life across nearly 10 acres, creating three fully maintained, game-ready football fields that elevated the experience for every athlete and family at AYS.

Justin was honored with the Field of Dreams Award for his dedication to every athlete and team within AYS. Known as an elite coach and strong advocate for youth development, Justin has consistently gone beyond his own team to mentor coaches, support players across the organization, and help ensure all teams have the opportunity to thrive. He has also played a major role in keeping Stinger Field operational for years, always stepping up wherever needed to support the mission of AYS.

During the 2025 season, led the reopening and full renovation of the Stinger Field concession stand, helping generate over $15,000 in revenue to support continued improvements across the facility. Her hard work, leadership, and dedication embody what AYS stands for, and she continues to be a driving force behind the organization and its impact on the community.

For over 20 years, Keith Cantrell has dedicated his life to coaching and mentoring youth athletes in Azle. Beginning with Azle Youth Association in the early 1990’s and continuing today with AYS, Coach Cantrell has impacted hundreds of lives through leadership, discipline, and genuine care for every athlete he coached. His commitment to youth sports and this community has created a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations. Congratulations to Keith Cantrell, recipient of the AYS Legacy Award.

Johnny Moore has dedicated decades of service to youth sports in Azle, impacting countless athletes, families, and coaches along the way. From coaching and mentoring young athletes to serving as President of Azle Youth Association, Johnny helped shape the foundation and future of youth sports in this community. His leadership, passion, and commitment to developing kids both on and off the field created a lasting impact that will be remembered for generations. Congratulations to Johnny Moore, recipient of the AYS Legacy Award.