Female Athlete of the Week

Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer • September 18, 2019

Image/Graphics by Sue Betts

Sarah Betts watches as her defense kicks the ball to the other side of the field.

Sarah Betts has been selected as Warrior Watch’s Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 9/15/19. She is being recognized for her outstanding play in a close 0-1 loss to Northern Bedford on the 10th. In addition, she made multiple key saves at goal that led to a 2-1 win at Thursday’s game against the Black Knight’s of Moshannon Valley. On a few occasions, Sarah had to dive to help preserve the win. In all, Sarah works really hard to keep the Lady Warrior soccer team on the path to the district title.

Sarah has been playing soccer since she was 5. She says that her favorite thing about playing soccer is being on a team with all of her friends. Her goal for this year is to make it to districts and win!

Facts About Sarah:

Grade: 11

Sports: Soccer, Football, Basketball, and Softball

Parents: Dan and Sue Betts

Future Plans: Go to college and become a physical therapist.

Favorite Food: Hot Wings

Favorite TV Show: The Office or Friends

Favorite Genre of Music: Pop

Favorite Hobby: Chilling with her pals

Fun Fact: Sarah is only the second girl in WB’s history to play on the Varsity football team!

About the Contributor

Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer

My name is Mercedes Nearhood. I am a senior and I participate in various activities including band, Warrior Watch, Envirothon, and student government. I am also the leader of the auditorium tech crew, president of the drama club, and the student school board representative. In my future, I would like to go to college, get a job in IT, and live in a house full of plants.