Student Athlete of the Week 

Student Athlete of the Week: Ben Brockmeier
Student Athlete of the Week: Ben Brockmeier

There's the saying "mama knows best" and for Ben Brockmeier, he wouldn't be playing the game of soccer if it wasn't for his mother.

Student Athlete of the Week: Juliana Murphy

Student Athlete of the Week: Juliana Murphy

For Western Albemarle defender Juliana Murphy, the sport of lacrosse is more than a game. It runs in her the family.

Student Athlete of the Week: Jason Clarke Jr.

Student Athlete of the Week: Jason Clarke Jr.

Taking care of the basketball is the role of every point guard and no one has embraced that more than Jason Clarke Jr.

Student Athlete of the Week: Mallory Greslick

Student Athlete of the Week: Mallory Greslick

During each at bat, you can find Mallory Greslick running towards each pitch and that's a mindset she takes beyond the softball field.

Student Athlete of the Week: Sammi Deitsch

Student Athlete of the Week: Sammi Deitsch

"I think it's important for me to not be a one-trick pony," Monticello utility player Sammi Deitsch said.

Student Athlete of the Week: Nate Stein

Student Athlete of the Week: Nate Stein

Injuries are a part of every sport, but for Nate Stein, the sport of swimming stands out from the rest. "I like that you can't really injure yourself," Stein said. "It's nice to be in the water. It's nice when it's hot too." And it's been a nice way for t

Student Athlete of the Week: Makiaya Brown

Student Athlete of the Week: Makiaya Brown

There's a lot to be happy about when watching the Charlottesville girls basketball team this season and it all starts with senior guard Makiaya Brown.

Student Athlete of the Week: Ellie Schundler

Student Athlete of the Week: Ellie Schundler

Breaststroke is considered one of the toughest strokes in swimming, but Ellie Schundler has never been one to back down to a challenge.

Student Athlete of the Week: Meredith Stilley

Student Athlete of the Week: Meredith Stilley

Starting something from scratch is never easy, but for Meredith Stilley, her love of diving pushed her to bring the sport back to Albemarle High School.

Student Athlete of the Week: Callan Smith

Student Athlete of the Week: Callan Smith

Callan Smith has spent most of his life in the air, but a leap he made two years ago, may be his biggest one yet.

Student Athlete of the Week: Alejandro Ford

Student Athlete of the Week: Alejandro Ford

Being the coach's kid is hard, but for Alejandro Ford, it has made him, who he is today.

Student Athlete of the Week: Dylan Wood

Student Athlete of the Week: Dylan Wood

Dylan Wood is the definition of a gym rat. "If she could stay at the gym 24/7, she would," Monticello girls basketball coach Juwuhn Smith said.

Student Athlete of the Week: Wes Gobble

Student Athlete of the Week: Wes Gobble

Wes Gobble has added another element to the long Albemarle-Western Albemarle rivalry. Just last season, he was on the other side, lacing it up for the Warriors.

Student Athlete of the Week: Caroline Centofante

Student Athlete of the Week: Caroline Centofante

They say rebounding is one of the most important aspects of winning in basketball and Caroline Centofante takes that to heart.

Student Athlete of the Week: David King

Student Athlete of the Week: David King

David King is no stranger to performing on the big stage.

Student Athlete of the Week: Lawton Rowan

Student Athlete of the Week: Lawton Rowan

Lawton Rowan knows better than most at Louisa County how quickly things can change in four years.

Student Athlete of the Week: Sophie Farley

Student Athlete of the Week: Sophie Farley

Sophie Farley has encountered more hurdles than most in her life. She was born with the brain anomaly, Polymicrogyria, which effects her coordination and speech.

Student Athlete of the Week: Kendall Boggs

Student Athlete of the Week: Kendall Boggs

Being the new kid is never easy and that was what Kendall Boggs had to face this year.

Student Athlete of the Week: Brenna Rea

Student Athlete of the Week: Brenna Rea

Between volleyball and school, Brenna Rea has always enjoyed helping others.

Student Athlete of the Week: Maddie Gypson

Student Athlete of the Week: Maddie Gypson

For many, the COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult time, but for Maddie Gypson, it was a blessing in disguise.

Student Athlete of the Week: Darius Holmes

Student Athlete of the Week: Darius Holmes

Darius Holmes is the swiss army knife any coach wishes they had. For Orange County this season, he's lined up as a quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback.

Student Athlete of the Week: Rachel Pickens

Student Athlete of the Week: Rachel Pickens

When Rachel Pickens steps onto the Monticello volleyball court, she has one thing in mind -- to get better.

Student Athlete of the Week: Cole George

Student Athlete of the Week: Cole George

Most people know Cole George for his play on the lacrosse field, but during the fall, he goes back to his first love.

Student Athlete of the Week: Margaret-Ann Graves

Student Athlete of the Week: Margaret-Ann Graves

The reason Covenant senior Margaret-Ann Graves got into the sport of field hockey is one many parents can relate to.

Student Athlete of the Week: Isabelle Garrett

Student Athlete of the Week: Isabelle Garrett

The game of volleyball runs in the blood of Fluvanna senior Isabelle Garrett.

Student Athlete of the Week: Bazil Mathes

Student Athlete of the Week: Bazil Mathes

Just three years ago, Bazil Mathes was a casual runner, but today, he is considered the best distance runner in the state. “I started track at the end of my freshman year," Mathes said. "I had a friend that tol