Athlete of the Month: Tali Wong
Meredith Prince and Max Brande
December 12, 2018
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Sophomore Tali Wong’s winter consists of five-mile races through a course that requires hours of endurance and is covered with ice and powdery snow. Most winter athletes practice within the comfort of a rink or a gym, but Wong faces new challenges with every ski course. Nordic skiing, also known a...
Athlete of the Month: Liam Gill
November 7, 2018
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Sophomore Liam Gill has always had a stick in his hand. Growing up, he specialized in hockey and lacrosse. However, in the summer going into eighth grade, he found love in a new sport: golf. He started to play 36 holes a day at Sandy Burr Country Club and did everything he could to improve his golf ga...
Athlete of the Month: Mason Bolivar
October 9, 2018
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The player’s eyes scan the field as he firmly grips the ball in his hands. Around him, his teammates clash with members of the opposition, but none of the tussling seems to faze him. Maintaining his composure, he examines the play before him, searching for the right opportunity. A moment later, he...
Athlete of the Month: Audrey Camacho
Julia Pak and Christina Taxiarchis
May 7, 2018
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Starting at the age of eight, senior Audrey Camacho discovered a brand new hobby. Although she juggled many different sports growing up, Camacho stuck with tennis. Camacho is now committed to Bryn Mawr College for Division III tennis and will be attending next fall. But until then, she has one last high...
Athlete of the Month: Ramazan Attasauov
March 18, 2018
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Russian international student Ramazan Attasauov has only been at Wayland High School for two years, but the senior has already made his mark on the wrestling team. Since enrolling at WHS, Attasauov has achieved seven awards, including being ranked fifth best wrestler in Massachusetts, becoming a...
Athlete of the Week: Matt Clayton
November 27, 2017
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Name: Matt Clayton Grade: Senior Sport: Cross-Country, Track Achievements: Clayton is the cross-country team captain, holds the track and field school record (Steeplechase), is a three-time DCL All-Star (two times for track, one time for cross-country), seven season varsity runner, four-time...
Athlete of the Week: Kyra Patterson
November 6, 2017
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Name: Kyra Patterson Grade: Senior Sport: Crew Achievements: Patterson placed ninth at the World Indoor Rowing Championships in the lightweight junior event in 2017. She placed second at the Youth Regional Championships in the lightweight 4+ category in 2016 and 2017, qualifying for the Youth...
Athlete of the Week: Noelle McGah
October 23, 2017
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Name: Noelle McGah Grade: Junior Sport: Volleyball Achievements: McGah has been a starter for Wayland High School's girls varsity volleyball team for both her sophomore and junior years. Sports idols: McGah’s two sports idols are Serena Williams and Kerri Walsh Jennings. Even though McGah...
Athlete of the Week: Kayla Poulsen
October 10, 2017
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Name: Kayla Poulsen Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Achievements: Poulsen has been a varsity starter both her freshman and sophomore year on the Wayland High School soccer team. She was a DCL All-Star in her freshman year. Sports Idol: Poulsen's sports idol is junior Abby Mitty. She says that...
Athlete of the Week: Cam Gordon
April 2, 2017
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Name: Cam Gordon Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Achievements: Gordon has been a 2014 State Champion, a 2015 DCL Champion, a 2016 State Champion, a DCL All Star, a three year varsity starter and a captain during his senior year. This year, he also received the NSCAA Senior Excellence Award. Sports...
Athlete of the Week: Kayla Mabe
March 15, 2017
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Name: Kayla Mabe Grade: Junior Sport: Soccer Achievements: Mabe started playing soccer in the first grade. She has been a three-year starter on the girls' varsity soccer team, as well as a captain her junior year. She was nominated as a DCL All Star junior year. Additionally, she has been...
Athlete of the Week: Ally Goldin
November 2, 2016
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Athlete of the Week: Ally Goldin Name: Ally Goldin Grade: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Achievements: Goldin started playing soccer when she was 4 years old. She made the middle school team in seventh grade and was nominated captain in eighth grade. Goldin made JV her freshman year and led the...
December 10, 2018