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Caleb plays on the golf team for the Spartans, and he got into the game at an early age, learning the ins and outs from his stepfather.

 

““My stepfather introduced me to the game at the age of seven, started out as a family thing," Caleb explained.  "I didn't get into competitive golf until about the 8th grade, and it just took off from there."

 

Caleb is a letterman in golf, and also participates in indoor track and outdoor track.

 

His coach Jack Morgan spoke about his demeanor on the course and how he applies himself on the links. 

 

 

 

 “Caleb possesses maturity beyond his years on the golf course, “ he said. 

 

“Caleb has developed his golf game into something that is very fun to watch.  He plays within himself and does not try anything that he is not capable of doing and he will only continue to improve throughout his high school career and I look forward to see how he grows as a golfer and as a person."

 

Caleb says he enjoys watching PGA golfers Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson for their prowess on the course and their cool off it.

 

We wish Caleb the best in all of his future endeavors. 

 

Our next Student Athlete of the Week is Emma Sandefur, a cross-country runner who competes for Springfield High School. 

 

Her head coach Kevin Gorby said Emma’s goals are lofty, but she has the skill and determination to reach them.

 

“As an athlete Emma Sandefur is our hardest worker. Emma has dedicated herself this year to being the best. She dreams of getting to the State meet, and her work ethic will get her there,” he said. 

 

 “As a person Emma is a great teammate who truly cares about those around her. Emma has great character, and works hard to be the best person she can be. “

 

 

 

 

Emma says that working with her coaches and teammates is something that she enjoys and looks forward to day in and day out.

 

“ It's fun," she said. "We've become close as a team and we're friends." 

 

In addition to participating in cross country, Emma is also a member of the band. She says balancing academics and athletics is of the utmost importance.

 

“You have to be able to split your time and get your stuff done," she says. 

 

We wish Emma the best in all of her future endeavors. 

He’s grown up around the sport, having started in second grade. Mason says he’s grown with his teammates throughout his football journey.

 

“I was eager to get out there and ever since (childhood) I’ve played it,” he explained.

 

Wadsworth Head Coach Justin Todd had some positive words for McMillen, who he appointed as a captain both his junior and senior year.

 

“Mason exemplifies everything a coach looks for in a student athlete,” Coach Todd explained. 

 

“He is a leader among his peers, being voted as a two time captain, and is looked favorably upon as a model for excellent student athlete behavior by the teaching staff and administration alike.”

 

Mason credits Coach Todd for helping him achieve success both on and off the field.

 

“I think he’s got the most out of me out of my high school career, and he’s prepared me for college coming up,” McMillen said.

 

His coach says it’s his work ethic that makes him stand out amongst his peers.

 

“He is the hardest working athlete I've had the pleasure of coaching, and Mason's achievements are a result of the hard work, discipline and fortitude he displays in each facet of life.”

 

Upon graduation in the spring,Mason plans on studying business economics once he gets to college.

 

We wish Mason the best in all of his future endeavors. 

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Jamie Matheson, a senior soccer player from Barberton High School.

 

Jamie says soccer is a family affair and she shares that love of the game with her sisters.

 

“My two younger sisters played and they started playing first and I went to the games and I wanted to play and never stopped,” she said. 

 

Jamie currently plays for the Magics with one of her sisters and she enjoys that experience.

 

“We’re harder on each other, but it works well, we like each other, and we like playing together.”

 

 

 

 

As a captain, Matheson says she leads both vocally and by example, depending on what the team calls for. Head Coach Scott Kelley said Jamie is a standout player for the Magics.

 

“She anchors our defense with impressive speed and incredible vision of the game,” Kelley said. 

 

That excellence also transfers away from the pitch as well according to Kelley.

 

“Off the field, she has earned a 3.68 GPA, and is involved in several BHS clubs and community activities,” he said.

 

Jamie is actively involved in Student Council, Helping Hands, and Ski Club. Upon graduation in the spring, Jamie plans on attending the University of Akron, where she looks to major in Financial Planning.

 

We wish Jamie the best in all of her future endeavors.