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Most Valuable Teammate Week 32
Leah Proehl
Maple River High School – Junior, Speech
Leah’s skills in the areas of humor and voice has provided her a leg up both in competition and with teammates. Leah volunteered to lead weekly “Character Pop Workshops” for teammates in hopes of improving skills. Leah often held captain’s practices and is an all-around valuable teammate and captain.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 31
Suad Muhumed
Chaska High School – Senior, Speech
Suad never thinks twice about how she could be helping others. She’s the kind of person who leads by pushing others above herself. With community at her center, kindness at her core, and her own impressive competitive record, she is the embodiment of the Most Valuable Teammate award.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 30
Bryce Paulson
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School – Senior, Speech
A speech team member since eighth grade, Bryce is a two-time entrant at state as well as nationals. He has been a team captain for two years, raising the standards of what a good speech team can be by being quick to offer assistance to teammates. He maintains a 4.14 GPA while working and taking classes at our local university. Bryce's work ethic is only matched by his time and talent.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 29
Haley Patel
Blackduck High School – Senior, Speech
Haley is very deserving of MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate honors! As captain of the BHS speech team, she leads by example and always puts team needs and success ahead of her own! Haley is respectful and compassionate to her teammates at all times. Haley Patel is a jewel!
Most Valuable Teammate Week 28
Jacob Peterson
Mound Westonka High School – Senior, Hockey, Boys
Jacob is always positive and having fun. He keeps the team loose and excited to play. He supports his teammates regardless of circumstance. He is responsible, accountable and a hard worker, making him a role model to younger players on the team.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 27
Robert Brown
St. Paul Central High School – Senior, Basketball, Boys
Robert is a four-year starter who touches everyone’s spirit with his determination and love for basketball. He has gained fans from St. Paul, Minneapolis, Buffalo and all the way to Bayfield, Wis. When he touches the court, his energy is just infectious and rubs off on those around him.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 26
Cameron Bergman
Win-E-Mac High School – Sophomore, Basketball, Boys
Cameron epitomizes the word “team.” All season long he brought energy, excitement and encouragement to the varsity bench. He worked hard during and after practice and cracked the varsity rotation late in the season. Cameron also spent time volunteering at elementary basketball and helped coach a fourth-grade girls team. His positive attitude and smile provide leadership in the Win-E-Mac hallways, as well.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 25
Karon Abdullah
Minneapolis Patrick Henry High School – Senior, Basketball, Boys
Being a great teammate always starts with setting the example through actions. Karon is a leader by example. He is not the loudest person in the room but his actions stand out among his teammates. He has a genuine compassion for his teammates and is always willing to step outside the box to make a difference.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 24
Priya Kingsley
Houston High School – Junior, Basketball, Girls
Priya is a leader on and off the court. Her on-court leadership is seen as she encourages teammates from her point guard position. On weekends, she has helped coach 4-6th grade teams. Just past the halfway point of the season she suffered a season-ending knee injury but continued to support and assist her teammates, not missing a practice or game and always offering tips and advice.
Most Valuable Teammate Week 23
Kylie Veldhuizen
Big Lake High School – Senior, Dance Team, Jazz
Kylie is the Big Lake dance team’s first three-year captain and three-year all-state representative in Jazz. As the only senior on the team, she has been the biggest and best role model our team could have ever asked for. She has helped our program grow and be more competitive. Her contributions made our success possible.