Congratulations to Andrew Silva, of Sinton high school as our student athlete of the week! Andrew is a junior with a 3.7 GPA and a member of the National Honor Society. He's also a multi-sport athlete for the Pirate football, basketball and track and field teams. Andrew is also taking honors classes in physics and algebra 2.

Andrew plans to major in kinesiology in college, but he's undecided of where he will attend. As for a career, he is considering becoming either a trainer for a professional team or becoming a coach like his father is.

He has also spent numerous hours serving the Sinton community with the athletics department working concessions and operating the game clock for basketball tournaments. Andrew has even spent time volunteering at the Community Building for various events.

Andrew was named the Defensive Newcomer of the Year in football and 1^st Team All-District in basketball. His goal in track is to qualify for the Regionals this spring. In his spare time, he loves to spend time playing video games, hanging out with his friends and working out.

Congratulations to Kyle Barganski as our Student Athlete of the Week! Kyle is a sophomore at Flour Bluff High School and has a 4.0 grade point average. He’s in the Flour Bluff Sports Information Class and is a dual-sport athlete for both soccer and tennis.

Kyle hasn’t decided where he will attend college yet, but he’d like to attend Wake Forest University. He plans to major in sports management in hopes of becoming a general manager of a Major League Soccer team one day.

Last year as a freshman, Kyle earned First Team All-District in both singles and doubles in tennis, along with Academic All-District honors. When he’s not actively playing soccer for the Hornets, Kyle plays for San Antonio F.C., which is owned by the San Antonio Spurs.

In the Sports Information class, Kyle has spent time learning the craft by interviewing classmates and coaches. He also is responsible for recording, editing and posting videos for content on the school social media pages. In his spare time, Kyle is very involved at his church. He enjoys assisting in a Bible study for the younger aged kids. 

Please help us congratulate Ella T. Garcia, of John Paul II High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Ella is ranked number one in her sophomore class with a 4.0+ grade point average. She is a member of T.O.K.C. and Junior Catholic Daughters of America. She is also a multi-sport athlete for the Centurions in basketball, volleyball, soccer and track and field.

Ella is undecided about where she will attend college, but she intends to earn a degree in sociology. Her long-term goal is to become a family law attorney.  Ella T. is also taking dual credit classes at John Paul II and will graduate with not only her high school diploma, but an associate degree as well.

She is also very involved at her church, St. Cyril and Methodius. Ella has spent numerous hours with J.C.D.A. visiting nursing homes, creating gift bags and care packages for the homeless and canned food drives to help feed the hungry.

In her spare time, she loves to paint. She has given many of her canvas paintings away as gifts to friends and family. 

Congratulations go to Janiya Jenkins, of King High School as our student athlete of the Week! Janiya is a senior and has a 4.1 grade point average. In addition to athletics, Janiya is also involved in numerous extracurricular activities. She’s a member of National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Junior N.A.A.C.P., Triumph Over Kids Cancer and has been a member of Student Council for all four years.  

Janiya has played basketball and throws the shot put and discus for the Mustang track team. When she’s not on the court or field, you can also find Janiya with the Fighting Mustang Band as a member of the drum line.

Janiya hasn’t decided of where she will attend college yet, but she does want to stay in Texas to remain close to her family. She plans on earning a degree in mechanical engineering.

Outside of school, Janiya volunteers her time at St. Matthew Baptist Church and works at H.E.B.

Congratulations go to Damare Lister of Miller High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Damare, a senior at Miller, is an A-B Honor roll student with a 3.7 grade point average. He’s also a multi-sport athlete for the Bucs in football, basketball and track and field. He was a 2-way player in football this year and is the point guard and starter for the basketball team.

Damare has multiple offers and interest to play collegiately. So far, he’s received 3 offers to play football, and he’s receiving interest to play basketball. His heart is with basketball but will accept the best scholarship offer for him later this year. He intends to major in kinesiology and either become a trainer or coach.

Damare has set a great example of leadership at Miller. He and his teammates participated in a toy drive to help the less fortunate this past Christmas.

Please help us congratulate Abigail Mendoza, of Veterans Memorial High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Abigail is a junior and has a 4.1 grade point average, which places her number 46 in her class. She’s also the treasurer for junior council and a member of H.O.S.A. (health occupation students of America).

Abigail is also the reigning district champion wrestler and state qualifier for the Eagles in her weight division. In addition to wrestling for the school, she also competes in USA wrestling where she currently is ranked number 10 for the 100-pound class and number 15 for the 95-pound class. She is also a member of the U17 national team and a current year national All-American. 

Abigail’s future includes wrestling in college and attending pre-med school. Her goal is to become a pediatric surgeon after her wrestling career is complete. When she isn’t competing on the mats,she spends her time reading, painting and volunteering with Loaves and Fishes

We want to congratulate Clara Roberts as our Student Athlete of the Week! Clara is a junior at London High School and has a 4.3 grade point average and in the top 5 percent of her class. She’s a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, treasurer of T.O.K.C. and a member of F.C.A.

Clara is a 2-year varsity captain for the Pirates soccer team. She has also been a part of the track and tennis teams at London. She also has her heart set on playing collegiately but hasn’t received an offer at this point.

In college, she wants to major in kinesiology and become a pediatric occupational therapist. From her own personal experience, she feels that this profession can help her make an impact on children’s lives.

Community service is huge at London and Clara has embraced it with open arms. She has not only worked at the concession stands at basketball games, but she has also volunteered at the Gulf Coast Humane Society and the Coastal Bend Food Bank.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading and playing in her club soccer team. 

Congratulations to Jordan Karpinski as our Student Athlete of the Week! Jordan is a senior at Flour Bluff High School and has a 4.0 grade point average. She not only plays basketball for Coach McMinn, she’s also the team manager for the Hornet volleyball team.

  Jordan plans on joining the Air Force after graduation this summer, with goals to become a cryptologic linguist. She plans on going to college after her time with the Air Force is complete.

She and the basketball team have spent countless hours volunteering in the community. They have spent time with Toys for Tots, the Coastal Bend Food Bank, a pumpkin patch, organized and held a fun run and sent care packages to the servicemen and women serving overseas this past Christmas. They also took their service up another level by spending their own money to buy presents for a toy drive for the less fortunate in the local community.

Outside of the team activities, Jordan also leads a bible study for the Flour Bluff Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Students.

Please help us congratulate Jonathan Ramirez as our Student Athlete of the Week! Jonathan, a junior at Ingleside, has a 3.6 gpa, and is taking honors classes in both physics and algebra II. He’s also having a tremendous season for the Mustangs soccer team.

Jonathan and his family moved to Texas from California before his freshman year of high school began. In California, he was actively involved in an A.A.U. type soccer league. That’s where he feels he’s developed his skill set that’s providing his success this season. So far, Jonathan is averaging between 17 and 20 steals per game. He recently tied a school record for steals in one game with 23.

Jonathan hasn’t decided on which college he will attend after he graduates in ’25. He does intend to play in college and wants to pursue a degree in engineering.

Congratulations goes out to, Shawn Williams, of Gregory Portland high school, as our student athlete of the week. Shawn is a junior basketball player for the Wildcats and has a 3.6 GPA.

There are several colleges looking at signing Shawn to play for basketball for them, but he has not made a decision yet. He does plan to major in business with a minor in kinesiology. He would like to work in accounting but hasn’t ruled out becoming a basketball coach either.

Shawn, along with his teammates and the TOKC chapter at GP, have recently volunteered their time for a toy drive and stocking stuffers for children in the area.

Most people would be shocked to find out that Sean learned how to play the flute in the 4th grade.

Congratulations to Joey Figueroa, of Aransas Pass High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Joey is an A-B honor roll student and is taking dual credit college courses. He’s also in his second year on the Panthers varsity baseball team.

Joey has taken welding at Aransas Pass and received certifications. This year he’s taking instrumentation and plans on continuing that course at Del Mar College after he graduates next year. His goal is to work in the oil and gas industry.

His individual goals this year are to improve his overall grade point average and be the best teammate he can be. In his spare time, Joey likes to fish and spend time with friends and family.

Congratulations go to Brinley Hopkins, of Ray High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Brinley is a senior at Ray and is ranked number nine in her class. She has set a tremendous example for underclassmen by being involved in numerous extra-curricular activities such as The National Honor Society, treasurer of National Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, T.O.K.C., and vice president of Medical Club.

In addition to the clubs and organizations she’s involved in, Brinley is also a multi-sport athlete for the Texans in both volleyball and soccer. She recently received 1^st Team All-District and Academic All-District for volleyball. She also was named to the 2^nd team Academic All-State volleyball team.

Brinley is in the final stages of selecting a college for next year, where she will study neuroscience. Her goal is to become a neurosurgeon.

She has also set another impressive example of leadership by volunteering with the National Hispanic Institute, where she has accumulated approximately 300 hours of community service throughout her high school career.

Congratulations to Louis Sill, of Ben Bolt-Polito Blanco High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week. Louis is a junior and is an A-B honor roll student. He plans on joining the National Honor Society next spring. He’s also a multi-sport athlete for the Badgers in football, basketball, baseball and track and field.

Louis wants to major in criminal justice in college in hopes of working in law enforcement. He would like to attend the University of Texas in Austin but will accept a scholarship to play basketball if another school offers. His dream job is to serve a community as its sheriff.

Louis has been able to do something most little boys dream of doing, playing football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. His youth football team participated in the Red Zone Games and got to play on the same field the Cowboys play on.

Help us congratulate A.C. Carpentier, of London High School, as our Student Athlete of the week! A.C., a junior, has a 3.75 grade point average and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He plans to join the National Honor Society later this school year.

  A.C. is currently undecided on a college major at this time, but he wants his future career to be involved in some way with math and engineering. He does want to play college basketball and hopes of earning a scholarship.

During our conversation today, we asked A.C. what he would want people to know about him as a player. He said “he’s more concerned with the team’s success rather than individual success. “

Keep being a great leader, A.C.!

Congratulations to Maggie Croft, of Flour Bluff High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Maggie, a junior, has a 4.0 gpa and is ranked number 19 in her class. Later this school year, she will join the National Honor Society. Maggie is also a multi-sport athlete for the Hornets in volleyball, basketball, and track.

Maggie has been phenomenal on the volleyball court and has received multiple scholarship offers for her play. She hasn’t decided where she will attend yet. She is also undecided for a major, but her long-term goal is to become a college volleyball coach.

She has been a great leader in giving back to the community. Maggie has volunteered her time with the St. Joseph pumpkin patch, Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army, just to name a few. 

Congratulations to Broderick Taylor, of Miller High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Broderick is a junior at Miller and is an A-B Honor roll student with a 3.6 gpa. He’s also a multi-sport athlete for the Bucs in both football and track.

Taylor just set the all-time single season rushing record at Miller. He has totaled 1778 yards this season as the Bucs have an impressive 11-0 record. The previous rushing record stood at 1600 yards and was set in 1990.

Broderick looks to earn a business degree in college but hasn’t made a choice of where he will attend. He does have schools looking at him for both football and track.

He and his teammates have plans after football season has ended to provide service to the community. 

Congratulations to Kolton Lopez, of Skidmore-Tynan High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Kolton, a junior, has a 3.65 g.p.a. and plays both baseball and football for the Bobcats. Last week, he scored 6 touchdowns and rushed for 301 yards on 41 carries against district rival Kenedy!

  Kolton has his sights on playing sports in college but is undecided for his major and school currently. He is also considering joining the workforce after high school as a welder.

Kolton is also a member of F.F.A. He has shown both sheep and pigs at different times over the course of his school career.  In addition to F.F.A., he is also in welding, where he has received certifications and plans to compete in a meet next week.

He has volunteered his time with the annual easter egg hunt and will volunteer at the Fall Fest in a couple of weeks. Both events are for elementary school children throughout the communities and are held at the high school baseball and football stadiums.

Keep being a great leader, Kolton!

Congratulations to Bella Garcia, of Tuloso Midway High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Bella, a sophomore at TM, has a 3.8 gpa and is a member of the TM Decorating Committee, the Athlete Mentor Program and Warrior Worship. She’s also a multi-sport athlete for the Cherokees in volleyball, basketball and track and field.

 Volleyball is where Bella shines as an athlete. She’s already surpassed 500 career kills and she’s well on her way to 1000 career digs. Her ability to play above her grade level has placed her on the 2026 Ranking Watchlist and the prestigious A.V.C.A. Phenom List. Bella has also been invited to attend the U.S.A. Volleyball Training Center next summer, which will help her obtain recognition and opportunities for future college volleyball programs. 

 Bella has volunteered her time with the Boys and Girls Clubs, C.C. Storm and the Little Spikers volunteer coach program at Tuloso Midway.

Congratulations to Aidan Jakobsohn, Of Ingleside High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Aidan has a 3.8 g.p.a. and is ranked 30^th in his senior class. He’s a multi-sport athlete for the Mustangs in football, basketball, baseball and track and field.

  Aidan is having a phenomenal year so far as quarterback for the Mustangs. He’s thrown for 2,144 yards and 35 touchdown passes, guiding the Mustangs to a 7-0 record. He has his sights set on playing college football next fall, but he’s undecided where he will play. He has several offers on the table, and he will make his decision later this year. His goal is to earn a degree in Electrical Engineering.

   Already this fall, Aidan was named Homecoming King and Football Beau. He’s also volunteered his time with a community car wash and elementary school mentoring. Keep being a great leader Aidan!

Congratulations to senior, Lisette Garza, of Taft High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Lisette has a 4.0 g.p.a., placing her 4th overall in her class. She’s a member of the National Honor Society and secretary of the Student Council and a multi-sport athlete for the Greyhounds in volleyball, tennis, track and field and cheerleading.

Lisette wants to attend Texas A&M next fall where she will major in pre-med. Her dream job is to become an anesthesiologist.

 In addition to being elected team captain for volleyball, Lisette also sets a great example of service to her community. She’s participated in the following: Beach to Bay registration, family day at Steel Dynamics, beach cleanups, Summer Bash and working concessions at middle school football games.

Lisette recently was awarded a $500 scholarship and an outstanding scholar from M.N.S.I. She also is closing in on 1000 career kills in volleyball.

Keep up the great work, Lisette!

Congratulations to Colton Harrison, of Gregory Portland High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Colton, a senior, has a 4.1 g.p.a. and is in the top ten percent of his class. He’s a member of the National Honor Society and F.F.A. Colton is also a multi-sport athlete for the Wildcats, as a two-way player for football and multiple events for track and field. 

  In college, Colton is looking to earn a degree in either engineering or in the bio-medical field. He has multiple track and field scholarship offers from various schools on the table and he plans to decide on a school by the end of the year.

 He has set a great example of leadership at GP with his community service. Colton has participated in various events like beach cleanups, setups for Veterans Day ceremonies and at the Fairgrounds for F.F.A. shows. 

Keep being a great leader, Colton!

Congrats to this week’s recipient of the Student Athlete of the Week, Aubrey Flores, from Carroll High School. Aubrey, a senior, has a 3.5 gpa, a member of T.O.K.C., senior council and the Board of Superintendents Ambassadors. She’s also a multi-sport athlete for the Tigers in volleyball, track and field and cross country.

  Aubrey is planning on signing a volleyball scholarship with Bryant and Stratton in Virginia and plans on getting her degree in nursing. Her goal is to become a travelling nurse and see the country as she helps care for others.

She has volunteered her time at elementary schools with mentoring and she tutors A.V.I.D. students at Carroll. Aubrey also likes to spend time caring for animals and travelling.

Keep being a great role model, Aubrey!

Congratulations to Madilynn Cantu, of Moody High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week!

Madilynn, a senior, has a 4.5 g.p.a. and is ranked number 9 in her class. She’s a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, T.O.K.C., Senior Council reporter and National Honor Technical Society.

     Madilynn is undetermined on which college she will attend next fall, as she keeps her options open for a volleyball scholarship. If she decides not to play anymore, Madilynn will attend the University of Texas. Her plan is to pursue a degree in biology and to become an orthopedic surgeon.

    As busy as she is with the extracurricular activities at Moody, Madilynn still finds time to volunteer in the community. She’s given her time at her church and with school setups and cleanups for various events.

   Madilynn’s oldest brother Michael, was our the first ever MIC Sports Network Male Athlete of the Year. 

Congratulations are in order to Jackson Lovvorn, of King High School, as our Student Athlete of the Week! Jackson, a senior, has a 4.1 gpa and is ranked 38^th in his class. He’s also a member of the National Honor Society.

 Jackson is ranked number one in the region for cross country. Recently, he won the Border Olympics in the 5A/6A division, while setting a new school record. He’s had great success as a runner for the Mustangs as he has qualified for state twice.

Jackson also recently committed to the University of Houston to run Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor track. He’s also going to join the Air Force Academy’s R.O.T.C. while at U of H and will enter the Air Force after graduation in hopes of becoming a pilot.

Keep up the great work and best of luck to you this season, Jackson!

   Congratulations to our first recipient as Student Athlete of the Week, Mia De La Pena, of Veterans Memorial High School. Mia, a senior at Vets, has a 4.2 gpa, and is also a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, T.O.K.C., and Eco Eagles.

    She’s also a multi-sport athlete in both volleyball and basketball. Mia has earned First Team All-South Texas honors in both volleyball and basketball, including T.A.B.C. All-Area in basketball.  

   Mia plans on attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi next fall, to earn a degree in Business Accounting. Her dream job is to own her own accounting firm one day.

   Mia is the younger sister of Cameron De La Pena, who was the MIC Sports Network Male Athlete of the Year in 2022.

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