This honor recognizes one male and one female athlete, who have displayed outstanding performance, leadership, and sportsmanship in his or her particular sport. Athletes are nominated by their team coach and are selected on a weekly basis. Nominations are open to all JV, Varsity, and 3rds teams.
Athletes of the Week for this week are.......
Caroline Kruk - Varsity Girls Basketball
Sophomore Caroline Kruk has provided a toughness for the Dragons this season, playing against girls that are much bigger than she, yet never backing down and always fighting back. In a 1-2 week for GFA, Kruk was one of the leading scorers against Montfort Academy with 10 points and also put in hard-earned baskets against Millbrook and Convent of the Sacred Heart. In addition to her scoring, Kruk grabbed seven rebounds and came away with four steals against Montfort. GFA will continue to look to Kruk for her intensity and desire throughout the remainder of the season, as well as for the next two years, in which she will be a large contributor.
Brian Walsh - Boys 3rds Basketball
Freshman Brian Walsh has been all over the court for the Dragons throughout this season, putting in numerous baskets and grabbing many steals. In his first four games for GFA, Walsh has scored 19 points twice, along with 18 and 20 point efforts. He leads the team in both points and assists, as well as with his defensive intensity, stepping in to passing lanes and finding the open player on the break. His team looks to him under pressure and he has proven that he will be a force to be reckoned with in seasons to come.