Hockey legend Ryan Walter challenged athletes from Langley Fundamental Secondary to be "hungry" for excellence in athletics and in life at the school's first annual Athletic Awards Banquet, on June 6.

Each winner was presented with a medal and an autographed copy of Walter's new book, Hungry.

Walter, who played 15 seasons in the NHL before moving into coaching and management, reminded athletes that their future will be determined by the people they choose to spend their time with and by the books they read.

One of the highlights of the awards gala was when school athletic director James Johnson produced an official Ryan Walter Hockey card, and challenged Walter to a game of Hockey Cards, but was soundly defeated by the NHL star.

Athletes also enjoyed trying on Walter's Stanley Cup ring.

It was a strong year for volleyball for Langley Fundamental, as the junior boys team was presented with the provincial banner, and the junior girls squad won the Districts and came second in Provincials.

Grade 10 athlete Zuri Vankevich was a double winner as MVP for junior boys basketball and most inspirational player for junior boys soccer.

JUNIOR TEAMS:

Boys basketball MVP Tristan Loewen

Boys soccer MVP Zuri Vankevich

Boys soccer MIP Brad Thompson

Boys volleyball MVP Michael Hsu

Boys volleyball MIP Denham O'Reilly

Girls basketball MVP Emmalyn Rempel

Girls basketball MIP Bethany Hitchman

Girls volleyball MVP Brie O'Reilly

Girls volleyball MIP Kim Bauder

Girls track & field MVP Hannah Beaton

Senior teams:

Boys soccer MVP Jesiah de Gouveia

Boys soccer MIP Brett Lee

Boys volleyball MVP Eric Funk

Boys volleyball MIP Jonah Johnson

Girls basketball MVP Sarah Kragt

Girls basketball MIP Emma Lewis

Girls volleyball MVP Angela Wassen

Girls volleyball MIP Katelyn Heppell

"We're proud of all our athletes and want them to become complete champions - on the court or field - and in life," Johnson said.