Freshman Athletes to Watch

  The average height of a high school boy is about 5’8”. At 6’1”, it is no wonder freshman Christopher Kerr plays linebacker and receiver on the freshman team. Kerr has a lot of experience, as he played for the Junior Jaguar football program throughout middle school. Kerr is a standout player on the team considering he has always been big, and he uses that to dominate other teams. “Being...

Even with all of the talent freshman Morgan Monia has, he still puts hard work into his sport. As a freshman starting on varsity, all eyes are on him. Playing right fullback, Monia is expected to play defense against kids much bigger and older than him, and be as physical as possible. While some kids would not be able to handle this, Monia has been perfecting his craft since he was five years old,...

Positivity and a desire to get better is what makes freshman Chloe Bodway stand out. She started playing volleyball in fourth grade and mainly hits right side. Competing on the freshman squad, Bodway is a starter and stands out among her teammates. Her friends encouraged her to start playing and she has fallen in love with it. Volleyball is a team sport and when one person does not do well, it can...

To be the best, you must first know you have the ability to be the best. As a freshman starting on varsity, that is freshman Julia Crenshaw’s mindset. Crenshaw understands what she can do and does it to the best of her ability. Softball is a complex sport and Crenshaw knows how to learn, adapt, and understand what is going on around her in the game. She has continuously put effort in throughout h...