John Adams Athletics is proud to recognize its outstanding Student Athletes for the month of August. During these first few weeks of school these individuals have excelled in the classroom as well as the fields, courts, and courses they compete on. Congrats to our August Student Athletes of the Month! Football Cash Holycross On the field Cash leads the offensive line and is always encouraging of his teammates. In the classroom Cash takes on a challenging academic load. He maintains positive energy and is respected by all his teammates. Boys Tennis Albert Wagoner and Michael Curtis During the first four matches of the season Michael and Albert have started the year undefeated at #2 Doubles. Michael and Albert have put in the work and have continued to improve as the season progresses and work tremendously well as teammates. Girls Golf Keira Kinney Keira has been one of the top players on the team this season. As one of the seniors, Keira brings positivity and energy to the team. Boys Cross Country Lucas Yan Lucas is new to the Boys Cross Country team and has steadily improved already. At the Penn Hokum Karem, Lucas gave his all for his best performance and running well to support his teammate in the race as well Girls Cross Country Josie Rudenga Josie works hard at each and every practice and challenges herself to be one of the best runners on the team. At the South Bend City meet, Josie ran an exceptionally good time on the hilly and challenging course. Cheer Alivia Jorgensen Alivia is a senior and in her second year as a Cheerleader. She brings an outstanding and energetic personality to the team. On the sidelines she is always getting the crowd pumped up and always there to keep her team in good spirits. Girls Volleyball Marcella Niemier Marcella is a senior who is coming back off missing her junior season due to knee surgery. Marcella who is a captain on the team is currently leading the team in Kills and second in serve receive percentage. Girls Flag Football Nyla Sutherland Nyla has excelled on the field as the team has started the season. Not only helping with the performance on the field. Nyla has stepped up as a leader of the team both on the field and in the classroom as well. Boys Soccer Carlos Cubillo Carlos is an outstanding leader on the Boys Soccer team. As a junior he serves as one of the team's captains this fall. Carlos always brings his best to the pitch and plays with intensity. Girls Soccer Navy Smith Navy has had an outstanding start to her sophomore season. To start the season, Navy has had goals in assists in each of the games the team has played to help lead the team to its first 4-0 start in nearly 20 years.