ED WILLKIE AND MARINE CREEK ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
Ava Rios - Ava is a dedicated athlete who comes to practice ready to learn and grow every day. She works hard and has been a great leader for all her teams. Ava has participated in cross country, volleyball, basketball, track, and plans to try out for soccer. She has a bright future in the athletic world!
Sutton Robinson - Sutton played football in the fall. After football, he is in the off-season program and is working very hard. He is preparing himself for next year.
Morgan Adkins - Morgan is a member of our Marine Creek Mustang Cheer Squad. Morgan is a dedicated and hardworking individual who consistently gives her best, both in the classroom and cheerleading. She shows her commitment every day on campus. Not only is she exciting to watch, but she also exemplifies the spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and passion. Congrats Morgan, we are extremely proud of you!
Emilio Valencia - Emilio, a hardworking Mustang, is a multi-sport athlete who most recently was a part of our basketball A team and is currently gearing up for track and field. His coaches enjoy working with him because of his focused mentality, high degree of coachability, and positive personality.
Sophia Arthur - Sophia is the Lady Badger Athlete of the Month for January. Sophia is an extremely hard worker at practice and in the games. She is coachable and asks great questions. She is also an incredible student and participates in other UIL activities.
Abraham Ojo - Abraham is new to EMSISD, but has came in as a very good student athlete. Mr. Ojo has been working out and has been a hard working athlete.
Eva Vega -Eva is a 7th grader on the MCMS Middle School Gymnastics Team. Eva achieves top scores for our gymnastics team in every event during our team competitions. Eva is an incredible leader who consistently demonstrates her hard work and dedication both in the gym and in her schoolwork. We are extremely proud of her and look forward to seeing her continue to represent the Mustangs in the future. Way to go, Eva! Keep it up!
Michael Green - Eighth grader Michael Green is a stand out basketball player on a talented team. His hard work and dedication to the team is greatly appreciated by his coaches. Michael’s willingness to lead by example is what has helped the Mustangs have a great season. Along with being a talented athlete, Michael is also an A-B honor roll student.
Pyper Garner - Pyper is a multi-sport athlete who brings hard work, determination, and passion to our program. She is a great athlete who sets a good example for her peers.
Michael Willar - Michael played football and was the B team quarterback. He will be playing soccer in the spring. Michael is a hard worker in athletics and is a great athlete.
Angar Arop - Angar has developed into a leader on and off the court for the Lady Mustangs. She was an integral part of the Zone Championship Volleyball team and is now a starter and key contributor to the basketball team. Angar is an outstanding role model and example for her peers and is a great representative of the Lady Mustangs! Keep up the hard work, we're proud of you!
Noah Vasquez - Closing out 2024, 8th grader Noah Vasquez, is our December Athlete of the Month. Noah competed in Cross Country during the fall and is currently on the A team for basketball. He comes to practice everyday with a willingness to put in the work and does so with a smile on his face. Noah is the kind of athlete that every coach enjoys working with, and we are proud to have him representing us.
Kailyn Moore - Kailyn is an exceptional person who takes care of business on and off the court. She is the teammate who encourages, listens, and works hard every day. She represents the Badgers well!
Lucas Hammon - Lucas made the basketball team this year by showing his dedication to the game.
Vivian Little - Vivian is a 7th grader on the tennis team that finished her fall season with an undefeated singles record of 5-0. Although just a 7th grader she has been a leader for our team on and off the court. She helps the other girls that are just starting out be better tennis players while still working hard to become better herself. She always has a positive attitude and is always looking for ways to improve. We are very proud of her and can't wait to see how she continues to improve and represent the Lady Mustangs in the future. Way to go, Viv!
Mihram Kandoh - Mihram is in his second sport of the year. He was the starting running back and outside linebacker for the Mustangs A team. Now, he is a starting guard for the A team in basketball. Coaches enjoy working with Mihram thanks to his non-stop hustle on both sides of the ball and his tremendous work ethic!
Audrey Buchanan - Audrey is an incredibly hard-working student in the classroom and on the volleyball court. She is focused while at practice and works to implement the feedback that coaches give to her. She loves to learn the game, and her focus on following direction is earning her team points on the court. Audrey is also a great teammate; she leads by example and is constantly found doing what is asked of her. Great work Audrey, keep leading both in class and on the court.
WIlliam Van Dine - William is a 7th grader student-athlete on the cross-country team and was a part of the 7th Boys Zone Champions and Meet of Champions.
Allie Guerrero - Allie has been a great addition to our volleyball team this year! Allie is a true team leader and brings energy and encouragement to her teammates. She displays hard work on and off the court. Allie is a phenomenal defensive player and continues to improve each day and every day. Her dedication and hard work will take her far and we look forward to watching her in volleyball at the next level.
Zachariah Rios - Zachariah is currently the starting running back, middle linebacker, and plays on special teams for the Mustang football squad. Zachariah plays the game with immense heart and hustle. His hard work and determination are great qualities that every coaches loves to see in their athlete. We are proud to have Zachariah as our October Athlete of the Month.
Lila Rankin - Lila is the epitome of a student-athlete. Not only does she work extremely hard in the classroom, but as a Volleyball player and Cross-Country runner, she also strives to be the best. Her passion, positive attitude, and drive makes her an important piece of our Badger program.
Tripten Gregory - Tripten is a young man that loves to play football and is doing a great job in the sport!
Kiley Moore - Kiley has started the year off hitting the ground running (literally)! Kiley is a member of our cross-country team and has improved each week by setting personal goals and achieving them with each opportunity she gets. She is a hard worker and is very dedicated to all of her activities. Kiley is also a vital member of our volleyball team. She has quickly become one of our most consistent players and a true force at the net as a middle blocker! We are so proud of her hard work and dedication and can't wait to see how she continues to get better each week. The sky's the limit for Kiley and we're here for it, way to go Kiley!
Michael Hernandez - Michael is currently the starting quarterback for the Marine Creek 7th Grade A team. He is one of the team leaders and his hard work stands out among the group. Along with being a talented football player, Michael is also a straight A student. The Mustangs are proud to have him leading the way!
