School: Ramah High
Name: Jaidyn Diaz
Sport: Football
Grade: Junior
Jaidyn Diaz is a proven leader on the Ramah Mustangs football team. He works hard and always looks for ways to improve each week. J.J. scored two of the team’s touchdowns and two extra points during the Oct. 2 homecoming game against Dulce.
School: Thoreau High
Name: Cruz Loera
Sport: Football
Grade: Sophomore
Cruz Loera had 45 yards rushing and an interception to seal the JV game against the Miyamura Patriots. The Thoreau Hawks won 14-8.
School: Tohatchi High
Name: Chase Allison
Sport: Cross Country
Grade: Freshman
Chase Allison was remarkable at the Curtis Williams Invitational Oct. 3. Chase finished the course in second place overall, missing first place by only three seconds with a time of 20:20 and helping her team secure a second place team award. Chase has shown consistency in practice and great work ethic.
School: Tse’ Yi’ Gai High
Name: Mason Yazzie
Sport: Cross Country
Grade: Sophomore
While this season’s cross-country courses have presented formidable challenges, Mason continues to rise to the occasion. Exhibiting outstanding commitment and a relentless work ethic, he has maintained a perfect attendance record, without a single missed practice or meet all season. Whether pushing through grueling weekday training or competing on race day, Mason consistently delivers maximum effort and leaves everything on the course.
