Ma’Kaylee is the meaning of a student athlete ready to go whether it’s on a court or field. She is one brave, determined and dedicated girl.
Thank you for generously supporting Makaylee 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 ignites my passion for sports? I thrive on the diverse range of options and opportunities that allow me to discover my strengths, push beyond my limits, and achieve success. Through volleyball, soccer, and my favorite, flag football, I've accessed new and exciting experiences that have surpassed my wildest dreams.
My mother and little brothers inspire me more profoundly than anyone else in the world, fueling my desire to make my mother even prouder while demonstrating to my younger autistic brothers that our potential is limitless. The sky is indeed the limit. My mother embodies the essence of sacrifice, perseverance, and determination, inspiring me to emulate these remarkable traits. My brothers personify the love, kindness, and hard work that I strive to exhibit every time I wear my cleats.
One of my most triumphant moments as an athlete was rising as the first Miss Juneteenth Columbus, GA, and capturing Defensive MVP for my 16U flag football team, all within the same month. I poured my heart and soul into the season, persevering through sweat, blood, and tears on some days, and helping to lead my team to the championship as well.
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