White and Akinmukomi Named September Athletes of the Month

White and Akinmukomi Named September Athletes of the Month

September Athletes of the Month

Sydney White

Year: Senior

Sport: Field Hockey

Position: Attack/Middie

Sydney is the all-time leading goal scorer in AACS history.  She scored 11 goals and assisted on 3 others in the month of September, leading the Eagles to victories over Gunston Day, Catholic, Elizabeth Seton and Glenelg, and ties with Park and St. Mary's.  Sydney is very humble and is a respected leader on the team and within the AACS community.

"Sydney is a Godly, selfless, hard-working, driven, and caring teammate who has been an incredible captain this season in the way she leads and loves her team. I know that I can always rely on Sydney to be responsible and give her all whether it is practice, a game, or off the field. She continually pushes herself to be the best that she can be and challenges her teammates to be both better players and disciples of Christ." - Mallory O'Hara, Varsity Head Coach

 

Sam Akinmukomi

Year: Senior

Sport: Football

Position: RB/LB

After missing the season opener due to an injury, Sam has come back strong, leading the team to victories over Mt. Carmel and St. John's Catholic Prep.  In three games, He has gained 346 yards rushing and scored 4 touchdowns. On defense he has made 42 tackles.  Sam has the respect of his teammates based on his work ethic and determination.

"Sam has been a key player on this team since freshman year.  He worked hard to come back from an injury he got over the summer and provided us with a tremendous lift, especially in the St. John's game. We are blessed to have Sam in this football program.  We are looking forward to watching him play football in college next year." - Mike Lynn, Varsity Head Coach