Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

Sarah Palson

Award
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week
Sport
Basketball
Award Date
Jan 21, 2014
School
Souris School
Team
Souris Sabres AA Varsity Girls Basketball 2013
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This 5’10” post has led her team to victory at the Steinbach Christian, Sabres Shootout and Treherne Invitational tournament.  She was named tournament all-star at Steinbach while collecting MVP honours at the other two tournaments.  For the season she is averaging 20.4 point, 14.2 rebounds, 4.3 steals, and 4.4 blocks per game.  Coach Trever Penner states, “Sarah is a hardworking young woman with a love for the game. She has put in countless hours to prepare herself for her senior season and it has paid off. My favorite thing about Sarah is her personality. Not a day goes by that I don't get a chuckle about something she has said or done around the team. A tremendous mentor for all to look up to”.

This grade 12 student maintains an 88% average, while also participating in volleyball and badminton.