Athlete of the Week

Jordan Chapman

Article by Kjel Carlson

This week's athlete of the week is Jordan chapman. Jordan rock climbs for the MAC. The first thing I asked Jordan was why she chose rock climbing, she said “ other sports just didnt excite me.” I also asked when she started playing sports, she said “I started playing sports in general at 4 or 5.” the last thing asked was what was the most important thing she learned was, she said “you have to do stuff outside of practice to succeed”

Thank you to jordan chapman

Matt Yare

By: Kjel Carlson

This week’s athlete of the week is Matt Yare. Matt Yare is an 8th grader and plays basketball and some football. I asked Matt what sport he liked more and he said “ basketball because a lot of my older brothers play basketball and I grew up watching basketball.” Next I asked him when he started playing sports. “3rd grade was when I first started playing sports then after that I just kept playing sports!” Last I asked him what’s the most influential thing he learned from sports was he said, “Never give up and keep on going even if you lose.”

Thank you to Matt Yare

Jonathan Melgar

By: Kjel Carlson

This week's athlete of the week is Joni Melgar. I asked Joni what sports he plays, he said, “soccer and basketball because they are both fun and I'm very competitive!” Next, I asked him what inspires him. He said, “my dad because he taught me how to play the sport from a young age.” Finally, I asked him what he learned from sports, “I have learned from sports that you are going to lose, but you have to keep your head up because if you don't you're going to keep losing.” Joni plays center back for soccer and point guard for basketball, and the last thing he said was: “the students are going to win this year’s basketball game!” Let's hope his predictions right!

Thanks Joni!

Elijah Hellman

Article by: Kjel Carlson

Elijah’s an eighth-grader and in band. He’s been playing recreational basketball for five years now! That is why he is athlete of the week. When I asked him what his motivation by playing basketball was, he said: “to get better by having fun and hanging out with friends on my team!” I also asked him what his inspiration was he said “Damian Lillard because he plays for the Blazers. Also, I went to one of his camps and it was an amazing experience. ” The last thing I asked him was what he would say is the biggest thing you have learned from sports, he said “teamwork and having good sportsmanship.”

Thank you to Elijah Hellman

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