Athletes of the Week: Jan. 17
Will Newman, Basketball
The male athlete of the week is Boys Varsity Basketball’s Will Newman. Will has had a great season so far, as he is starting varsity as a junior and is averaging double digit points in HVAL. Will is a knockdown shooter as he is shooting 40% from three and has multiple games with multiple threes. Will isn’t just a shooter, as he plays very physical and gets to the basket very well. Will also is very lengthy which allows him to get in passing lanes and get steals. One thing about Will’s game that isn’t talked about enough is that he is a great teammate. He’s always the first to pick his teammate up if they make a mistake and the first to celebrate their success. Will is only scratching the surface of his potential as he will only get better as his work ethic is strong. Come support Will and the basketball team as they play Faith Christian today at home!
Kathryn Schade, Basketball
The female athlete of the week is Girls Varsity Basketball’s Kathryn Schade. Kathryn, a junior captain, has shown how much she has improved from last season in all aspects of her game. This past Saturday the girls traveled to play Oakwood Friends. Kathryn led the team as she did a little bit of everything. She scored when needed, was a physical defender, and was a great leader. The girls won 36-21 in an impressive outing that put the league on notice. Kathryn athleticism and leadership are the biggest parts of her game as she is a three-sport varsity captain and is known for her positive attitude on and off the court. Come support Kathryn and the girls as they play Watkinson next Wednesday at home!