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Star athletes of the week

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School: Crownpoint High School

Name: Jonathan Antonio

Sport: Football

Grade: Senior

Jonathan shows leadership on and off the field. He has great attendance and is very coachable. He understands what his duties and responsibilities are with the team. He is a teammate people can count on.

 

School: Miyamura High School

Name: Hallie Jones

Sport: Soccer

Grade: Senior

Hallie is one of the Lady Patriots’  team captains and has taken major leaps in leadership on and off the field. She is an athlete that manages to balance many areas of her life, including soccer, college-level classes, and a job as a social media manager for her employer. Regardless of the amount of work she needs to complete, she always manages to attend practice and display a high work ethic.

 

School: Navajo Pine High School

Name: Gentry Authur

Sport: Cross Country

Grade: Senior

 

Gentry came in first place  in the Rio Rancho Jamboree Sept. 23.

 

School: Thoreau High School

Name: Wade Plummer

Sport: Football

Grade: Senior

Wade works very hard in school and on the field. He had an outstanding defense at the game against the Tohatchi Cougars Sept. 29.  Wade had numerous quarterback sacks and forced fumbles as well. Wade is hard-working and dedicated to his football team.

 

School: Tohatchi High School

Name: Atsa-bah Martin

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Freshman

Atsa-bah is not only a talented volleyball player but also a dedicated and responsible student athlete.  She recently won an award for outstanding play and helping her team secure a second place finish at the Andrew Becenti “Dig This” C-team tournament  is a great achievement. Her ability to balance academics and sports while demonstrating leadership qualities speaks volumes about her character and work ethic.

 

School: Tse’ Yí’ Gai High School

Name: Taylor Etcitty

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Senior

During last week’s games, Taylor’s strong defense helped her team compete with class. Taylor is an all-around athlete who strives for excellence whenever she is on the court. Her deadly serve is an anathema to any opponent.