Athletes of the Week

Published 1:28 am Friday, September 25, 2009

Anne Woodruff

John T. Morgan Academy

Sport: Volleyball

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Favorite athlete: Olympic volleyball gold medalist Misty May Treanor

Favorite singer: Kate Voegele

Favorite food : Chicken; “I love it grilled or fried.”

Favorite college: Auburn

What performanc(s) led to the nomination? Anne is the only senior the volleyball team this year. She is a strong, starting player and has been an inspiration to the younger players. I know the team played earlier this week and she helped get the team ahead with several points in a row while serving.

What person(s) has been most important in your life? Why? “My parents because they love and support me.”

Daniel Blackmon

Meadowview Christian School

Sport: Football

Position: Running back, linebacker, defensive back

Height, weight: 6-0, 165

Outstanding performance: He had 13 tackles, four carries for 56 yards rushing and a 20-yard TD reception for the Trojans.

Favorite food: Crawfish

Favorite athlete: Percy Harvis

Favorite singer: Brad Paisley

What person(s) has been most important in your life? Why? “My family. They have always supported and believed in me.”

To nominate a player for the Athlete of the Week honor, contact sports editor Buster Wolfe at 334-410-1736 or buster.wolfe@selmatimesjournal.com to obtain a nomination form and arrange for a photograph.