He plays ⚽, 🏀, flag & tackle football, runs track, and maintains straight A’s—true dedication on and off the field. Athlete of the Year! 🏅
Thank you for generously supporting Machai in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
“What I love most about playing sports is the challenge—it pushes me to grow, not by competing against others, but by improving myself. Every practice and game is a chance to be better than I was yesterday. Humble, focused, and grateful for the opportunity to learn, work hard, and give my best every time I step on the field or track.” -Machai
“My biggest inspirations are my siblings, parents, and late grandfather. They push me to be my best, even in tough times. My siblings keep me motivated in sports, and my mom supports me in ways I can’t always explain. Their belief in me drives me to keep striving—not just in athletics, but in life—and I want to show them how great I am as a person, a young Black man, academically, emotionally, mentally, and as an athlete.“ -Machai
One of the proudest moments in his athletic journey was watching him run the 4x100 for the first time. Seeing his excitement and confidence in action was an unforgettable feeling—it reflected all his hard work, passion, and love for the sport coming to life.
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