Each month, the Jacket Backers, Rockwall High School’s Booster Club selects student athletes who are nominated by their coach for Jacket Athlete of the Month. For the month of January, Barrett Riebock, Will Campbell, Allie Clem, Lindsey Schale, Alex Schmitt and Ashley “Smallz” Monks were each nominated by their coaches and selected as Jacket Athletes of the Month.
Barrett Riebock, Senior Forward for Boys Basketball has helped the Jackets get to 4-2 in district play which is a game back out of first place. Barrett has averaged 8.5 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game and is shooting 67% from the field during the month of January. “He is a great teammate that everyone enjoys having around and has been an above 4.0 GPA for school this past semester.” Head Basketball Coach Quincy Williams also adds, “He is a funny kid that brightens everyone’s day and is a selfless person on and off the floor.”
Will Campbell, Senior Boys Gymnastics for Floor, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars and High Bars was chosen by Coach Cameron Sweny who states, “Will is a four year varsity gymnast, and one of our leaders on the team. He has added a number of new skills to his routines this season and got a chance to compete them for the first time in January. At our first optional meet against Roundrock and Lakeview (1/14/21), Will scored for the team on rings, vault, and high bar while our team finished in first place, and Will finished in 3rd on all three of those events.”
Allie Clem, Senior Defender for Girls Soccer was selected by Coach Melissa Garcia sharing, “Allie is a four year letterman, and is a 2021 captain of the team. In addition to making a positive impact on the team, Allie has always been willing to play in whatever role her team’s needs. No matter the call, Allie is determined to be a leader by example for her teammates. She balances soccer and academics by maintaining a 4.456 GPA.”
Lindsey Schale, Senior Guard for Girls Basketball has helped the Ladyjackets to a 4-0 run in the month of January and in the top spot after the first round of District play. Coach Kasie Brewer points out, “She is a shooting 41% from the 3-pt line, hitting four 3’s versus Horn, including a four point play. She is a captain for our team and a great leader on and off the court.”
Alex Schmitt, Junior All-Around Girls Gymnastics was selected by Coach Stephanie Tyson. Coach Tyson was excited to add, “Alex is our teams' work horse! Her never quit, never give up attitude is what makes her such a phenomenal athlete. Alex always has a positive attitude and leads by example for her team. We are blessed to have such an amazing young lady in our program. Alex is currently ranked 2nd on vault in the state and has helped lead the lady Jackets to a 4-0 start to the season.”
Ashley “Smallz” Monks, Senior Catcher for Softball was selected by Coach Leah Campbell. Coach Campbell shares, “ Ashley has become an incredible leader on our Varsity team, and in our program overall. She is dependable, trustworthy, and a great example and teacher for our younger girls in the program. She has an incredible work ethic and shows us each and every day in practice. Ashley is respected by all of our athletes and is approachable by anyone for advice, critique, and honest feedback. In the first two scrimmages of the season, Ashley went 3 for 5 with 4 RBI's, including one homerun over the left field fence. She is a great competitor and is exciting to watch!”
Congratulations to each of these Rockwall High School Athletes!
The Jacket Backer Booster Club is a non-profit association formed to maximize fundraising efforts for Rockwall High School Sports, and other charitable activities that promote the development of good character, high morale, and maximum effort.
For more information on how you can support, vote and promote Rockwall High School’s Student Athletes visit the Jacket Backers website at https://www.jacketboosters.com/ and be sure to follow all of our athletes’ accomplishments on Facebook or Twitter @RHSJacketBacker.
It’s a Great Time to be a Jacket Backer!!!
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