High School Athlete of the Week: Cristian Mercado Cristian led EVAC Varsity Blue defense to a sterling performance against Roosevelt Prep. From his position as safety, Cristian covered acres of space, made multiple interceptions, and stymied one of the best offenses in the league. "Hustle is a skill," said Coach Keith Miller, "and Cristian is a player who epitomizes that ethic."

Jr. High Athlete of the Week: Sophia Moraine The team motto is E.A.T.—Effort, Attitude, and Teammate—and Sophia consistently embodies each of these qualities. Whether at practice or in a match, Sophia gives her best effort and exemplifies 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Her effort is contagious and inspires the teammates around her to play harder and give their best as well. Sophia is a wonderful example of what it means to compete with purpose!

High School Athlete of the Week: Jake Johnson Jake brings a strong work ethic to every practice and race. He consistently pushes himself to improve while encouraging his teammates to be better than they were the day before. When a teammate is struggling, he cheers them on. After coming back from an injury over the summer, he has worked hard to rebuild his endurance, and his dedication is already showing - in just two races this season, Jake has come within 20 seconds of his personal-best 5K...