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Star athletes of the week

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School: Crownpoint High

Name: Tyra Tsosie

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Senior

Tyra has done a tremendous job as a team captain so far this year.

 

 

School: Gallup High

Name: Rylie Whitehair

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Junior

Rylie is a great leader and makes everyone around her a better player.

 

School: Miyamura High

Name: Lorianna Piestewa

Sport: Wrestling

Grade: Senior

Lori sets the example of a student athlete. Not only is she a high academic achiever, she is also ranked eighth in the country by USA Wrestling. She recently signed her letter of intent to wrestle at Colorado Mesa University.

 

School: Thoreau High

Name: Madison Woodie

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Freshman

Madison was recognized as a 2023/2024 West Las Vegas tournament All-Tourney selection as a freshman. She has led the Lady Hawks in scoring and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and sportsmanship. She is a hard worker and is dedicated to her schooling and basketball.

 

School: Tohatchi High

Name: Colton Holian

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Freshman

Colton excelled as a standout player in the Miyamura Robert and Mildred Holmes Basketball Invitational tournament. Demonstrating leadership for his team, Colton exhibited his exceptional skills through relentless hustle, a positive attitude, and unwavering hard work throughout the competition. His perseverance and encouragement toward teammates never wavered.