Argyle Student Barbara-Scott Kolb
Receives Christian Athlete of the Year

Late Monday night Argyle student Barbara-Scott Kolb received the 2011 Christian Athlete of the Year at the 22nd Annual Christian Athlete of the Year awards banquet held this year in Irving, Texas. 

The recipient is chosen from high school athletes in Texas with this year having over 4000 nominations.   Kolb received the evening’s last award to a standing ovation of over 1500 banquet attendees. 

The presentation of the award was given by Gold Medalist Carl Lewis, ESPN/NBC Commentator Lewis Johnson, Olympic Champion Joe DeLoach, and founders of Lay Witnesses for Christ International Dr. Sam Mings and his wife Sharon.  

Included in Kolb’s acceptance speech, she thanked Coach Carlos Ratliff for his mentoring and training, as well as Argyle basketball Coach Steve Schmidt for rejuvenating her love of the game. 

Contacts:  Barbara-Scott Kolb
Parents: Py and Cayleen Kolb
Coaches: Argyle Basketball Coach Steve Schmidt
Coach Carlos Ratliff – (817–689-0770)
Event Host: Lay Witnesses for Christ International - http://www.lwfci.com/ (817-284-9874)

This just in from WTBA as of July 15, 2011 ---Barbara Scott Kolb just sign a letter of intent that included a full scholarship to the University of North Texas.  We are proud of you!  Great to have her close to the DFW area.