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Athletes of the Month

TMS Athletics recognizes the exceptional effort and leadership of an athlete from each sport. These student athletes are nominated by their respective coaches. These student athletes also exemplify our TMS Core Values in their athletic endeavors. 

We would like to congratulate everyone for being nominated.

April 2026

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Cheerleading

Kylin Simmons

She demonstrates a positive attitude and teamwork. She comes prepared, leads by example, and gives her best. We are proud to recognize her hard work and commitment to the team.

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Girls Soccer

Mekelit Wube

Being new to the sport, Mekelit's consistent improvement over the season was inspirational. She has been exceptional under pressure, and her ability to deliver critical stops in the most high-stakes moments toward the end of the season kept the team competitive

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Flag Football

Ben Buckler

Ben's exceptional quarterback play in the playoffs helped lead the team to its first Flag Football Championship.

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Boys Baseball

Luca Grasso

Luca has worked to become an impactful pitcher for our team.

March 2026

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Cheerleading

Zoe VanZant

Zoe is a sweet and positive presence on the team, always coming to practice ready to learn with a great attitude and a smile.

Zoe shows strong dedication, never missing practices or games, and her love for cheerleading truly shines through her performance.

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Girls Soccer

Vivian Vargas

Viv Vargas earned March Athlete of the Month honors after a dominant stretch that included four goals, showcasing the speed and athleticism that make her a constant threat on the field. Her combination of quickness and natural talent continues to elevate the team's play every time she steps on the pitch

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Flag Football

David Locke

David has worked hard to become an impactful player on offense and defense for our team.

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Boys Baseball

Entire Team

Everyone on the baseball team is the athlete of the month for February because everyone played a part in the team having a successful start to the season. From hitting, fielding, base running, cheering in the dugout, keeping stats, etc., everyone did their part when they were called on.

February 2026

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Cheerleading

Serenity Reid

Serenity is confident, attentive, and always prioritizes her academics. Serenity is a strong leader and a constant help to the cheer team. We enjoy seeing her grow and thrive in her daily activities.  

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Girls Soccer

Keira Royden

Keira has been outstanding in goal through our first two games, recording over 40+ stops while facing relentless pressure from opposing offenses. Beyond her shot-stopping, she has a clear understanding of the game that makes the players around her better. Despite facing tough competition, she has shown up every game with the same intensity and effort.

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Flag Football

Callan Stabler

Callan consistently works hard in practice and has been a good team leader.  

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Boys Baseball

Entire Team

Everyone on the baseball team is the athlete of the month for February because everyone played a part in the team having a successful start to the season. From hitting, fielding, base running, cheering in the dugout, keeping stats, etc., everyone did their part when they were called on.

January 2026

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Cheerleading

Audrey Dewitt

Audrey consistently brings joy and positive energy to every practice. She arrives ready to uplift those around her, creating an encouraging and motivating environment. She is truly a pleasure to coach.  

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Girls Basketball

Eva Dewitt

Eva is really dedicated to getting better. She is always playing and practicing hard and is very willing to listen to any constructive criticism. Lastly she always brings high energy and joy to anything she has come to.

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Boys Basketball A Team

Rowan Black

Rowan is a leader on the court with his defensive and rebounding efforts.

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Boys Basketball B Team

Aidan Ball

Aidan is a leader on the court with his energy and effort on offense.

December 2025

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Cheerleading

Angelic Gibson

Angelic consistently demonstrates leadership, responsibility, and a positive attitude. She is intelligent and always willing to lend a helping hand. She is open to feedback, eager to improve, and is an all-around outstanding individual and teammate.  

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Girls Basketball

Nylah Young

Nylah is dedicated, always on time and always brings team spirit to games. She always tries her best too.

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Boys Basketball A Team

Brayden Johnson

Brayden is a leader on the court with his defense and rebounding effort.

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Boys Basketball B Team

Kamron Tillman

Kam plays defense with lots of energy and makes it hard for other teams to bring the ball up the court.

November 2025

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Cheerleading

Chanel Hackworth

Chanel is an exceptional cheerleader and captain. She demonstrates strong leadership, dedication, and responsibility. She is consistently respectful, not only to adults but also to her peers. Her outstanding character and commitment to excellence makes her an ideal choice for Athlete of the Month.

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Girls Basketball

Nina Frengel

Nina has shown consistent effort in all games and practices. She is very reliable at her age and although the season just started has shown improvement in her game. She always has a positive attitude and leads by example first.

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Boys Basketball A Team

Kaylen Edwards

Kaylen is a leader on the court with his hustle and energy. He is a good defensive player and leaves everything on the court.

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Boys Basketball B Team

David Locke

David is a hard worker on and off the court. He plays defense with lots of energy and makes it hard for other teams to bring the ball up the court.

October 2025

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Volleyball A Team

Maya Frengel

Maya was a strong leader on the court. She has a great grasp of how the court and game flows and was able to read the other team and communicate to her team and let them know what to expect. .

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Volleyball B Team

Keira Royden

Keira has displayed great sportsmanship and dedication to the sport throughout the entire season. She always encouraged her teammates to remain positive during games and never gave up. 

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Ultimate Frisbee

Mason Lesandrini

Mason works hard and likes to have fun. He encourages others and always has good ideas for the team. Keep up the great ultimate spirit Mason! 

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Cross Country

Benni Hagelberger

Benni is being recognized for his exceptional performance and attitude. He approached every practice with a positive mindset and even went the extra mile just for fun. His dedication and enthusiasm set a great example for the entire team.

September 2025

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Volleyball A Team

Abigail Brooks

Abby has flourished on the team this year and has proven again and again that her heart is in the game. She has the most hustle and drive out of any player and will chase the ball into the bleachers to help get the point back for A team.

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Volleyball B Team

Isabela Dominguez

Isabela has been a rock solid force on B team. In our game against Sandy Springs, the girls were down 19-24. Their win would have brought us to a third set. Isa went back to serve knowing that one point would tie the game up for SSMS and served enough to catch us back up. We ended up winning the set 27-25. 

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Ultimate Frisbee

Max Stenberg

Max has shown excellent leadership and athleticism from the start of the season and we are excited to watch him grow as a team leader this year.

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Cross Country

Suther Smith

Suther leads by example with kindness and consistently encourages his teammates. 

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Sports Physical Required 

All students will be required to submit a completed sports physical/medical form to participate in middle school sports this year. All physicals are good for one year. Also, parents and coaches will be required to complete concussion awareness training as part of ensuring our students safety.  There is a lot of misconceptions regarding concussions so we want to clear up any confusion for our parents and coaches.

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