Most Valuable Teammate

Austyn is one of the best teammates we have ever had. Every day after football practice, he picked up equipment without prompting. He also cleans up the bus after games without being asked. Austyn is a true teammate who sees the needs and does the job without being asked and always seeks team success over personal accomplishment.

Shane is deserving of this award because he shows up every day and does what he has to do to make us better. He is a selfless teammate who wants us to succeed as a team. Shane doesn’t get the playing time he wants but he doesn’t complain, he just keeps showing up and doing his best.

Sadie is a genuine leader with outstanding integrity and high personal standards. She has a strong work ethic and looks for ways to help those around her improve. Sadie is deeply committed to the core values of Breck girls hockey: Integrity, Perseverance, Unity and Humility. She also volunteers with the annual Fall Raking for the elderly event and the annual Special Olympics Minnesota Poly Hockey Tournament.

Wyatt has been a big part of the Kasson-Mantorville wrestling program as our student manager for three years. He brings his smile and energy into the wrestling room every day. Wyatt comes to every practice and meet and is always looking for ways to contribute to the team. With his commitment and dedication to his team, Wyatt is our Most Valuable Teammate.

Julia had her senior season come to an abrupt end just as it was getting started. After suffering a torn ACL in the first half of the first home soccer game, she has taken on a new role as a writer for JordanActivities.org. She provides a much-needed student voice, recognizing athletes, coaches and fine artists with her weekly "Love Maroon Live Gold" column on JordanActivities.org.

Hailey is a perfect example of what hard work and determination look like. She balances being a member of the varsity jazz, varsity high kick and basketball teams, attending two practices a day along with maintaining a 3.95 grade-point average. She comes to practice with the best attitude and makes everyone feel included. Hailey is an amazing teammate who excels in everything she does!

Hannah shows great leadership qualities in band as well as in her everyday life. Her positive attitude and sunny personality are infectious to those around her, which makes her a great role model for her peers as well as all of the youth in our community. She commits 150% to all of her activities whether it's dance, band, youth group or any other activity she partakes in. She is a great asset to our school and to our community making her a great candidate for the Most Valuable Teammate Award.

In spite of being sidelined due to an offseason injury, Makana has made the most of her 2020-21 varsity basketball season by supporting and helping her teammates and coaches. Whether she is assisting coaches with drills or offering encouragement and support from the bench, Makana continues to maintain a positive attitude and remains an active member of her team.

Willie has been a proven team leader. He shows up early and stays late at practice and displays leadership during games. He helps mentor the younger guys and is a true student-athlete as a straight A student. He is a great representation of what being a proud Northsider means.

Trent is a natural leader! He leads by example and improves upon himself and his craft every day. His enthusiasm and love for others is contagious to everyone around him, making all who know him better for it. His competitive nature and work ethic as a three-sport varsity athlete and captain is also what makes him a role model to his teammates and youngsters in our community!