You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
Sports is her gateway to all her success in life. Sports has helped guide her to take education serious and keep focused. It’s her stress reliever. It’s her passion. To compete and push herself gives her so much strength to overcome life’s obstacles.
Mackenna gets her inspiration from her family. Her father spent many hours coaching her to compete at the highest level. He encourages her to dig deep and giving 100% in tough situations. Her brother is her biggest cheerleader always there with a smile on his face good or bad. Her mother shows her what a true fighting spirit means. Back in 2020 her mom under went breast cancer treatment and watching her mother have some of the hardest days, taught Mackenna to fight with everything she has.
Her parents would say, there are many moments that come to mind, but in general watching her hardwork and dedication to sports guide her into an unstoppable, humble, fearless, powerful young woman. Her sports are shaping her into become the best version of herself. She gives all her big moments to God and family. She loves hard and competes even harder.
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