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Most Valuable Teammate Week 7
Ireland Stassen
Minneota High School – Senior, Volleyball, Girls
Ireland is the heart and pulse of her volleyball team. Her enthusiasm, drive, leadership and encouragement are evident. These qualities can also be seen through her interactions with teammates. She is selfless and is never looking for credit for herself. Ireland is a leader on the court, in the classroom and in her school. She is a wonderful role model for her teammates as well as her fellow students.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 6
Payton Mudgett
Pequot Lakes High School – Senior, Tennis, Girls
Payton is a team captain who has a quiet, humble personality but is constantly working hard to be a great teammate. She is a role model who leads by example on and off the court. Besides displaying a strong work ethic, Payton extends friendliness, kindness and commitment to those around her -- teammates, fellow students, coaches and school staff, and community members. |
Most Valuable Teammate Week 5
Paige Rose
Cedar Mountain High School – Senior, Volleyball, Girls
Paige worked diligently to recover from a near career-ending injury. Throughout this process she never felt sorry for herself but rather found other ways to support her team. She is continuously positive and excitedly encourages her teammates. She embraces any role she is given and always focuses on the team’s success.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 4
Courtney Hershberger
Courtney is the true definition of a team player. After a knee injury, she decided not to compete in a fall sport but has found ways to give back. She volunteers to help paint the football field every week and is a manager for the volleyball team. She is always willing to help and always has a smile on her face. A true role model and inspiration for all!
Most Valuable Teammate Week 3
Jacob Solberg
Wabasha-Kellogg High School – Senior, Football
Jacob is a selfless player who places the needs of others, including the team, above himself. He possesses relentless positive energy despite any circumstance. Jacob is great on the bus after a tough loss and is someone who will make any locker room better.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 1
Ella Halvorson
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School – Senior, Volleyball, Girls
Ella was diagnosed with a shoulder injury during the summer that required her to have a season-ending surgery. She has never complained about missing her senior season. She is always the first person off the bench when something great happens, shouting and jumping around, just as excited as if she was wearing a jersey. Her positivity radiates across the bench and in our huddles.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 1
Luke Pool
Zimmerman High School – Junior, Football
Luke sets the tone for our offense and defense and leads by example in the community. He shows his teammates how to lead, including interacting with and coaching youth football players. Luke leads his "platoon" group in off-the-field life/skills development, shows up and leads at community events, and understands his role in representing himself, his team and his school in the classroom, on social media, and on the field.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 35
Charlotte Whiting
Sacred Heart School – Junior, One Act Play
Charlotte has led Sacred Heart drama students all year in forming a drama club. She organized group travel to watch professional performances at the Ordway and Chanhassen Dinner Theater; she aided the funding of this trip by writing a grant from the Sisters of Mount St. Benedict, which made it feasible for all to attend. Charlotte is a great role model and excellent student.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 34
Hannah Kingsley
Fillmore Central High School – Sophomore, Speech
Hannah is the first person at practice, she stays focused, and only leaves when she is absolutely done. Before and after her turn, she watches others and encourages her teammates. She has great insight to help others and her smiles make everyone feel that they are important to our team.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 33
Megan Overell and Mairin O'Shaughnessy
Visitation High School – Junior, Robotics
Megan and Mairin have led The Robettes robotics team in a return to in-person competitions through outstanding leadership, technical knowledge and care for their teammates. They embody the FIRST core values and principles, along with the team core values of Compassion, Integrity, Curiosity, Perseverance and Confidence. At the North Star Regional, they were named FIRST Dean’s List Finalists, only the third time since the award was created in 2010 that it has gone to two students from the same team in MN.