Athletes of the Month
Each month, MSD Athletics recognizes one student-athlete from every high school team in season, including Special Olympics and powerlifting. Selections are recommended by the coaching staff and are based on the established criteria of commitment, character, performance, and team contribution.
Selection Criteria:
> Commitment: Shows consistent dedication to training, preparation, and team responsibilities.
> Character: Represents MSD with respect, integrity, and pride both on and off the field.
> Performance: Demonstrates effort, improvement, and skill in practices and competitions during the month.
> Team Contribution: Positively influences the team through leadership, reliability, and support for others.
December 2025
> Boys Basketball: Ryker Pedersen
> Girls Basketball: Emmanuela Debrah
> Special Olympics Bocce: Tajmera Johnson
> Winter Cheerleading: Arella Humpal
> Indoor Track: Corson Brunson
> Wrestling: Aloysius Fitzpatrick-Murphy
> Weightlifting: Louis Ortiz
November 2025
> Boys Cross Country: Ermias Lemle
> Girls Cross Country: Leticia Detrow
> Special Olympics Flag Football: Oluwadamilola Adenuga
> Boys Basketball: Jake Lee
> Girls Basketball: McKenzie Johnson
> Winter Cheerleading: Olivia Francis
> Wrestling: Jacob Salit
> Weightlifting: Shaun Dietz
October 2025
> Boys Cross Country: Mikhail Rosenbarker
> Girls Cross Country: Meredith Lockhart
> Fall Cheerleading: Benazir Davlyatzoda
> Football: Donovan Chmaj
> Girls Volleyball: Dasiella Yeh-Azrelyant
> Special Olympics Flag Football: Johnathan Agnello
> Weightlifting: Dann Presley Mankele Imongui
September 2025
> Boys Cross Country: Josiah Lockhart
> Girls Cross Country: Leticia Detrow
> Fall Cheerleading: Valeria Rentas Ortiz
> Football: Mark Gwynn III
> Girls Volleyball: Jovana Hajek-Delgado
> Weightlifting: Jackson Conway
August 2025
> Fall Cheerleading: Sarah Clark
> Football: Corson Brunson
> Girls Volleyball: Nikita Dzougoutov