Athletes of the Week
Published 1:28 am Friday, September 25, 2009
Anne Woodruff
John T. Morgan Academy
Sport: Volleyball
Favorite athlete: Olympic volleyball gold medalist Misty May Treanor
Favorite singer: Kate Voegele
Favorite food : Chicken; “I love it grilled or fried.”
Favorite college: Auburn
What performanc(s) led to the nomination? Anne is the only senior the volleyball team this year. She is a strong, starting player and has been an inspiration to the younger players. I know the team played earlier this week and she helped get the team ahead with several points in a row while serving.
What person(s) has been most important in your life? Why? “My parents because they love and support me.”
Daniel Blackmon
Meadowview Christian School
Sport: Football
Position: Running back, linebacker, defensive back
Height, weight: 6-0, 165
Outstanding performance: He had 13 tackles, four carries for 56 yards rushing and a 20-yard TD reception for the Trojans.
Favorite food: Crawfish
Favorite athlete: Percy Harvis
Favorite singer: Brad Paisley
What person(s) has been most important in your life? Why? “My family. They have always supported and believed in me.”
To nominate a player for the Athlete of the Week honor, contact sports editor Buster Wolfe at 334-410-1736 or buster.wolfe@selmatimesjournal.com to obtain a nomination form and arrange for a photograph.