Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to freshman Hannah Ecksmith of the GlenOak girls basketball team, this week’s Female Athlete of the Week! Hannah put together a strong week on the court while continuing to set the standard with her work ethic and character.

Stats vs. Perry:

• 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Stats vs. McKinley:

• 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Coach Hooks stated that Hannah is one of the hardest workers in the gym, a phenomenal student in the classroom, and consistently holds herself to a high standard. She pushes herself daily, challenges her teammates to be better, and brings a positive, competitive mindset to everything she does.

👏 An excellent example of what it means to be a Golden Eagle—great job, Hannah!

Congratulations to junior Marayah “Raya” Nicholson of the GlenOak Wheelchair Basketball Team, our second Athlete of the Week! Raya had an outstanding week on the court, setting a new personal record with 8 points against Jackson, while her strong defense helped hold Jackson to just 24 points.

Beyond the stats, Raya displayed true sportsmanship in games against Jackson and Hoover, showing respect, leadership, and positivity toward both opponents and her teammates.

Coach Wellman shared, “Raya has made me fall in love with this sport!” — a powerful testament to her impact and character.

👏 Way to go, Raya!