Congratulations to our Reading Athletes of the Week: Junior High Girls Soccer player Gemma Nickson, and High School Boys Cross Country runner Nicky Simpson!
Both athletes were nominated by their coaches for being Resilient Achievers.
Coach Vance said of Gemma:
Gemma has shown tremendous growth in her skills and abilities this season. When asked by her coach to step into a leadership role, she embraced the challenge without hesitation. She brings 100% effort to every game and now plays one of the most critical positions on the field. Her leadership and performance have been nothing short of impressive. Gemma is always willing to play wherever she’s needed, never complains, and faces every challenge with determination. Her resilience and commitment make her a standout athlete, and I’m excited to see her continue to grow throughout the rest of the season.
Coach Kolb said of Nicky:
Nicky refuses to quit when training gets tough. He works incredibly hard and always has a positive attitude at practices.
Congratulations, Gemma and Nicky, for representing your teams and school the Blue Devil Way!