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Star athletes of the week

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School: Crownpoint High

Name: Arabela Balicat

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Senior

Arabela displays good character on and off the court. Her talents and commitment to the team do not go unnoticed. She is a great teammate and role model to others.

 

School: Miyamura High

Name: Tahiliana Roanhorse

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Junior

Tahiliana Roanhorse is recognized as Miyamura High’s Star Athlete of the Week! “Tee” is a setter and essentially controls the team’s offensive attack.  She is a great role model, a great athlete in multiple sports, and more importantly a great person.  She is also a member of the National Honor Society and keeps a 4.0 GPA.

 

School: Tohatchi High

Name: Kayanna Capitan

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Senior

Kayanna leads by example and action. She has an incredible work ethic. She is leading in kills/serves per game. She is the Co-Team Captain and is the Outside/Middle Hitter.

 

School: Navajo Pine High

Name: Faila King

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Freshman

Faila is a Freshman Setter who demonstrated a winning mentality during the Aug. 27 game against the Zuni Lady Thunderbirds. She was hustling after every ball and supporting her team by making offensive plays happen. Faila held her composure under pressure as she debuted in her first Varsity match. She was the STAR of the team!

 

School: Tse’ Yi’ Gai High

Name: Chantel Begay

Sport: Volleyball

Grade: Freshman

Chantel did an amazing job in the first volleyball game of the season versus Alamo-Navajo Lady Cougars on Aug. 29.  Every one of her serves was on fire and led to Tse’ Yi’ Gai scoring early.  She cheered on her teammates and played her best in three close sets.  Her positive attitude and team spirit kept the momentum going for the whole match.