Congratulations to Samantha Laracuente, Athlete of the Month!
Samantha is a junior and a captain of the varsity basketball team, playing as a power forward. She is a dedicated student in the School of Performing Arts - Instrumental and balances her commitment to sports with her passion for music. In addition to basketball, Samantha also plays flag football, lacrosse, and field hockey.
When asked about her favorite season memory, Samantha shared, “Definitely senior night, the vibe that was there and the people that showed up.”
She also wants to give a special shoutout to her coaches and teammates, acknowledging how the team lost a great group last year but came back even stronger this season.Congratulations, Samantha!
Congratulations to Jimmy Conklin, Athlete of the Month!
Jimmy is a senior and captain of the varsity wrestling team. A student of the School of Construction Technology – Plumbing program, he balances his time between academics, wrestling, and lifting after school.
When reflecting on his season, Jimmy shared, “From this season, probably winning county four times and making it to Atlantic City for the first time—the state tournament.”
Jimmy has been wrestling for 13 years, since the age of five, and recently reached an incredible milestone of 100 career wins in high school. After graduation, he plans to either wrestle in college or go straight into the trade union for plumbing.
He also wants to give a shoutout to his coaches and teammates for their support throughout his journey.
Congratulations, Jimmy!