Spartan Times

Athlete of the week: Alexana Rotunda

By Bryanna McFadden, Reporter

Alexana Rotunda. Photo by Breanna McFadden.

Congratulations to, Alexana Rotunda, a sophomore at Colorado Northwestern Community College for receiving athlete of the week!

    Nineteen years old and from Colorado Springs; Rotunda is the Spartan Volleyball girls’ 5’5” defensive player.  She has been playing volleyball for eight years and is planning to continue to a four year college and follow her goal to play in the AVP Beach Tournament.

  She has been awarded MVP in high school along with two gold medals in doubles beach volleyball.  Knowing this and Rotunda’s motivation that she can go places with her playing, she keeps on the path to complete her goal. She usually trains four to five hours per day with heavy skill training, drills and polymeric workouts.

    This is Rotunda’s second year playing in college ball, her advice to all of the aspiring athletes who would like to participate is a college sport she says, “Don’t settle for anything, keep pushing yourself to improve, each time you step out on the court play for a purpose, practice for a reason,” as she does this herself, she is doing well at her game.

   Eight years ago Rotunda, started watching Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Trenur with their beach volleyball Olympics and she said right then she was hooked.

   Besides playing volleyball, Rotunda is attending Colorado Northwestern to receive her associates of science degree and transfer to a university to study nursing.  She also loves being outside and keeping active.  She enjoys wakeboarding and camping as well as cooking.

   As her motivational quote; “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will” –Vince Lombardi.  She always keeps this in mind, and is striving for achievement and a strong future in volleyball.

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Athlete of the week: Michael Willie

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger, Reporter

Freshman guard Michael Willie.

Name:

Michael Willie

Height: 6’ 3″

Age: 20 › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, Men's Basketball

Athlete of the week: Camille Brimhall

By Michelle Einzinger, Reporter

Camille Brimhall ready for action.

Height: 5’8”

Age: 19

Hometown: West Point, Utah › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, Softball

Athlete of the Week: Jaynelle Johnson

By Michelle Einzinger, Reporter

Jaynelle Johnson getting ready to take a shot. Photo by Ayzha Haili.

Name: Jaynelle Johnson
Height: 5’4’’
Age:19
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
Here to Study: Early Childhood Education
What is your position: Point Guard
What got you started in your sport: My dad really got me started. › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, Jaynelle Johnson, Women's Basketball

Athlete of the week: Brent Aga

By Michelle Einzinger, Reporter

Freshmen post Brent Aga as he sits on his throne. Photo by Michelle Einzinger.

Age: 20

Year in school: Freshman

Hometown: Lakewood, Colo.

Here to study: Generals

What is your position: Forward for basketball

What got you started in your sport: Father › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, Men's Basketball

Basketball athlete of the week: Shameka Smith

By Ayzha Haili, Art Editor

Starting sophomore guard Shameka Smith steps to the free throw line during a game in Colby, Kan. Photo by Ayzha Haili.

Name: Shameka Smith

Position: Guard

Height: 5’ 7″

Major: Mass Communication › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, Women's Basketball

Volleyball athlete of the week: Casara LaGree

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger, Reporter/Photographer

Sophomore left side Lady Spartan Casara LaGree has plenty going for her besides a killer spike. LaGree can also juggle, has a thing for the film “Nacho Libre,” and plays some mean powderpuff football. Photo By Michelle Einzinger.

Height: 5’ 8″

Hometown: Salida, Colo.

Here to study: Marine Biology › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, CNCC Athletics, Sports, Volleyball

Athlete of the week: Damian Salais

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger and Bryanna McFadden

Freshman Spartan basketball guard Damian Salais. Photo by Michelle Einzinger.

Height: 5’10”

Age: 20

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Here to study: Nursing › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, CNCC Athletics, Men's Basketball

Athlete of the week: Heather Rupp

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger and Bryanna McFadden

Freshman softball second base and outfield player Heather Rupp steps to the plate and makes contact with the ball. Photo by Michelle Einzinger.

Name: Heather Rupp

Height: 5’3″

Location: Taylorsville City, Utah › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, CNCC Athletics, Softball, Sports

Athlete of the week: Ryan Canella

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger and Bryanna McFadden

Freshman baseball catcher Ryan Canella. Photo by Michelle Einzinger

“He gets every ball even when he is injured, he is leading off the team for a good season, he gets down and dirty.”          –Head baseball coach Tom Cassera

Height: 5’8’’
Age:18
Hometown: Woodland Park, Colorado › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, baseball, CNCC Athletics, Spotlight