Dedicated dual-sport athlete, leader on and off the field, with heart, hustle, and strong character. A true role model.
Thank you for generously supporting Markel 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 he love most about playing basketball and football is the energy and excitement every time he step on the court or field. Markel enjoy competing, working hard with his teammates, and improving his skills. He also love the bond he has built with his team and the feeling of accomplishing something together.”
“As his parent, I can say his biggest inspiration on and off the field is our family. We encourage him to work hard, stay disciplined, and be a good teammate. He sees how much we believe in him, and that motivates him to give his best effort in sports and in life.”
“One moment in his athletic journey that makes me the proudest was when he kept pushing through a tough game and never gave up, even when things weren’t going his way. Seeing his determination, leadership, and sportsmanship in that moment showed me how much he has grown not just as an athlete, but as a person.”
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