Zander

Zander has worked so hard at every sport he plays. Basketball and football alike coming from a shy kid to an amazing athlete.

Placed 24th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Zander in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

He loves being with his friends and competing. Pushing himself and his team to always be positive and do better every game.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My mom because she's always been there for me. She yells the loudest in but I know she's always there. She pushes me to not think about my mistakes learn from them and move on during the game.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Zander went to state twice 2025 was his junior year and they won their state championship. Zander pushed himself this year to stand out on the field.

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