Ring-the-Bell Student-Athletes of the Week—September 25

This week's Ring the Bell Student-Athletes have been ringing the bell personally, athletically, and academically. 🔔 Join us in congratulating these Big Red student-athletes! 🎉 

• Cross Country—Lilly Westergaard `26: After dealing with an illness for over a week, Lilly had a big PR at our last meet at Horicon. She also always shows up to practice with a good attitude and is ready to work. We are lucky to have Lilly on our team. 
• Football—Grazy Karangwa `24: Grazy is the Ring the Bell Student-Athlete of the week for your big red football team! Grazy has never played football before but is more than willing to step up and learn any position, putting the needs of the team before his own. He always has a smile on his face and is a leader on and off the field for the football program.  
• Rowing—Gyle Rafael Mariñas `25: Gyle Marinas is being recognized for his willingness at the last minute to go to Des Moines as a substitute rower just in case we needed one due to an active injury situation. Way to go!
• Soccer—Matthew Nguyen `27: Matthew Nguyen `27 was named Boys Soccer Ring the Bell Athlete of the Week. Matthew has been contributing strong defensive play on both the JV and Varsity levels as a novice soccer player this fall. Matthew works hard in drills each day and plays fearlessly during competition. He is making great progress this season, and he helped the JV boys to their first win of the season, a 3-1 victory at Lake Mills last Thursday.
• Tennis—Lotus Buss `24: Congratulations to the tennis RTB student-athlete, Lotus Buss `24. Lotus brings leadership to the team at every practice and game. Her fighting spirit and love of the game shows her pride for our team. Way to Ring the Bell every day!
• JV2 Volleyball—Camino Paredes Olmedo `27: Camino has developed the skills and abilities to thrive in the volleyball atmosphere. She is a leader on her team and encourages other players to be the best they can be and have FUN! She strives for greatness, and when thrown a curve ball on the court, she takes it in stride moves forward, and ensures that the team is on solid ground! Way to Ring the Bell, Camino!  
• JV Volleyball—Charlotte Hoar `26: Charlotte is growing each practice at each game to become a great volleyball player. She is dedicated at practice, listens to feedback, and is a leader on the court encouraging her fellow players to be their best and help one another. She is ringing the bell on and off the court! Way to go RTB athlete of the week!  
• Varsity Volleyball—Arianna Ellis `24: Ari has been a leader in the middle of the court for the entire season. She is a great teammate to others and encourages everyone on the court and off the court. She has been a star player for the past week with solid blocks, hitting, and tips. She is excelling as the season is coming into stride and we cannot wait to see what the rest of the season brings! Way to ring the bell, Ari!

Keep ringing the bell! 🔔 🎉