Athletes of the Week: Jones and Igiehon

Congratulations to Lizzy Jones (12th grade) and Nehikhare Igiehon (10th grade) for earning Spartan Athlete of the Week honors for their dominant performances in last week’s competitions!

Lizzy Jones, a four-year member of the Varsity Girls Soccer team and a senior captain, came ready to take on Kinkaid, a formidable conference opponent. While the team conceded two early goals to the Falcons from Houston, Jones’ effort and attitude never wavered. Her consistent work up and down the left side of the field challenged Kinkaid’s best midfielders and defenders. Moreover, Jones’ defensive prowess kept the game close. While the Spartans eventually fell, 0-2, Jones’ quality of play threatened Kinkaid’s defense throughout the second half. The team travels to Houston on Friday to battle Awty International School in their second-to-last conference match.

Nehikhare Igiehon, a two-year member of the Varsity Boys Basketball team, had a commanding presence on the court Friday night. Igiehon secured 22 points and earned 7 rebounds on the hardwood, dominating play in the paint in the Spartans’ game against Kinkaid. Despite his great work of the court, the team loss in overtime play. They Spartans currently sits with a conference record of 4-and-2, with two games remaining until the SPC Tournament in Dallas. The squad looks to bounce back from last week’s loss as they travel to Houston to face Awty International School on Friday.

—Chelsea Richards, Sports Information Director
 
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