Student Athlete Spotlight

MICAIAH BRANTNER
James Valley Christian School
Cross-Country, Track & Dance
GETTING TO KNOW MICAIAH BRANTNER:
Favorite Food: Any kind of pasta.
Favorite Quote: “Everything you do matters; every move you make, every action you take matters. Not just to you, or your family, or your business, or your hometown. Everything you do matters to all of us forever.” – Andy Andrews, author
How I got started in Sports: My siblings are runners and were part of the cross-country team coached by my dad. My sister’s senior year, I decided to join the team and give running a try. I stuck with it ever since and have been running for the last seven years.
Sports Highlight: My freshman season our girls cross-country team won the first state banner in school history.
Recognitions & Activities: 3.93 GPA, 281 Conference Champion team 4 years, Regional Champion team 2024, voted Most-Improved 2x, NHS President, VP of student body, Chapel Worship team, mission trips to El Salvador and Sicily, kids ministries, dance, and one-act play.
Fun Fact: I work at an ice cream shop.
Hidden Talent: I play guitar.
Next Plans: I am thinking about attending Evangel University this fall.