Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

Jillian Hawkins of the Hamiota Huskies volleyball team is this week’s Tri-Star Rural High School athlete of the week.

This 5’3” left side has led her team to the finals of two tournaments. Winning the Wawanesa tournament and ending up a finalist at the Glenboro tournament.  Coach Chris Obach states, “Jillian is a very coachable and hard working individual who teammates look to for strong leadership both on and off the court.  The reasons for her success as an athlete, in school, and in life are due to her willingness to learn and her unparalleled work ethic.”

In her grade 12 year she maintains an academic average of 93%, while also competing in hockey, badminton and fastball.