SEPTEMBER JACKET BACKER ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

 Volleyball – Sydney Lafferty, Senior

Sydney is a three-year varsity starting Middle Blocker. This season, she has amassed 153 kills and 26 blocks.  Sydney is leading the team in offensive efficiency with a .378 hitting percentage.

Football – Jake Overstreet, Senior

Jake has played a critical role in the success of Rockwall football this season.  He plays Free Safety and is currently leading the entire district with 83 tackles in just 6 games.  Jake is a team Captain and a great leader on the field.  He also represents the football team well off the field.  Not surprisingly, Jake was just voted as the Homecoming King for RHS.  This is a direct result of the way that he treats people and the value he places on his relationships.

Men’s Water Polo – Brad Binns, Senior

Brad Binns has been a great player for the team.  He has shown great leadership throughout the season, but he also shows great patience with the team.  When the team needs a goal, they look for Brad to do it.  Brad consistently gets double and triple-teamed from the defense, but he makes it every time.  Brad was the team’s Homecoming Escort.

Women’s Water Polo – Brooke Shirley, Senior

Brooke Shirley has been an integral part of the water polo team.  This year, she’s a big recruiter, leading scorer and she leads the team in steals.  Brooke is very versatile, too.  She can take a shot from 5 meters out or make a pass leading someone to make a score.  Brooke was the team’s Homecoming Sweetheart.

Women’s Cross Country – Rachel Kinniburgh, Sophomore

Rachel is a sophomore that has set a new school record of 18:25 in the 5K.  She is a fierce competitor and has been the high point scorer on the team for the month of September.  She has won 3 of the 5 races, 2nd in another and placed in the top 20 in the rest.

Men’s Cross Country – James Kinniburgh, Senior

James has been the high point scorer on the team for the month of September.  He ran a personal best of 16:15 last week and has been improving all season.  He is a constant contributor and also a national merit scholar.