KKBN 93.5 Athlete of the Week Sponsored by The Candy Vault!
Submit your nomination with the contest form here.
If your student is selected their parent or guardian can pick up the prize for $25 gift certificate to The Candy Vault at 42 S. Washington Street in Sonora.
Week 5 Student: Marcus Kelly
Sophomore, Bret Harte High School
Marcus deserves KKBN’s High School Student of the Week because he is a Varsity Football Player, Varsity Soccer player and VarsityTennis player at his high school as well playing year around travel soccer. He keeps his grades above a 4.0 and keeps reaching for future goals. He is a hard working young man. We are so proud of him.
Nominated by Mom-Amanda Kelly
Week 4 Student: Sam Alderman
Senior, Sonora Union High School
Sam deserves Athlete of the Week for his outstanding dedication and leadership as a senior at Sonora High School. A three-sport athlete, Sam has competed in football, basketball, and track & field all four years, demonstrating incredible commitment and work ethic.
On the football field, he helped lead his team to two state championships and earned top honors as both the TVL Offensive Lineman and TVL Defensive Lineman 1st Team. As a team captain, Sam leads by example with toughness, discipline, and heart. His success across multiple sports and his leadership on and off the field make him a clear choice for Athlete of the Week. Sam will be attending UC Davis in the fall and joining their football program as an offensive lineman.
Nominated by His Mom-Regina Alderman
Week 3 Student: Janessa Hart
Junior, Summerville Union High School
My daughter Janessa deserves the KKBN’s student athlete of the week award because she excels in varsity volleyball and multiple track and field events all while maintaining a 4.4 GPA! She’s an amazing human, and I thank God every day that I get to be her Dad!
Nominated by Her Dad -Johnny Hart
Week 2 Student: James Ford
Junior, Summerville Union High School
James deserves to be athlete of the week because he not only gives his all in practice and at games. He is also chooses to always have good character. He is such a great example of being a good athlete and doing what’s right.
Nominated by Steven Thomazin
Week 1 Student: Abby-Lynn Ferea
Sophomore, Independent Study Program at Bret Harte
