Elm Grove Student Athletes

Student Athlete Spotlight AARAV VIKRAM Brookfield Central High School Soccer, Track, Diving GETTING TO KNOW AARAV VIKRAM:Favorite food: shrimp scampiFavorite Quote: "Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep." - Cristiano RonaldoFavorite Family Tradition: Watching the Fourth of July fireworks together with family and friends at Mitchell Park every year.Favorite Class: My favorite class is Calculus 3 because it challenged me and because I have a very good teacher who can explain concepts in helpful ways that not

Student Athlete Spotlight MARKIKA CARVALHO Brookfield Central High School Tennis, Pole Vaulting GETTING TO KNOW MARIKA CARVALHO:Favorite food: Spicy vodka pastaFavorite Quote: "It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success." -David FehertyFavorite Family Tradition: Easter egg hunts with my family in our backyard. Searching for the hidden eggs and special surprises inside brings everyone together year after year. Favorite Class: My AP Biology teacher has a passion for the subject, which makes every lesson exciting. His ability to explain complex concepts

Student Athlete Spotlight CLARA NEWMAN Brookfield East High School Diving, Pole Vaulting GETTING TO KNOW CLARA NEWMAN: Favorite food: Annie's Macaroni Shells and White Cheddar Cheese Favorite Quote: "If people know how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all." - Michelangelo Favorite Family Tradition: Every Sunday my dad makes my brothers and me cheesy eggs. Favorite Class: Calculus BC challenged me to think less about memorization and more about truly understanding concepts. Sports Highlights: Being a member

Student Athlete Spotlight DAVID SPAHR Brookfield East High School Golf, Captain GETTING TO KNOW DAVID SPAHR: Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Quote: "The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there." - Vince Lombardi Favorite Family Tradition: Watching the movie Elf on Christmas Eve. Pre-game Ritual: I like to talk with my teammates and keep the mood light as I go through my warm-ups. Sports Highlights: Qualifying for the state tournament as a team my sophomore year, which was the first time the team

Student Athlete Spotlight CLARE MARCHANT Brookfield Central High School Basketball and Track  GETTING TO KNOW CLARE MARCHANT: Favorite Food: Chipotle Burrito Favorite Quote: "Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz Favorite Family Tradition: My family builds a new Lego set every Christmas Eve. We have a huge collection of Lego sets in our basement. Sport Highlights: Breaking a nearly 30-year-old record in the 300-meter hurdles. During this race

Student Athlete Spotlight KATIE HEUN Brookfield Central High School Soccer & Golf  GETTING TO KNOW KATIE HEUN: Favorite Food: My grandma's lasagna Favorite Quote: "The best is yet to come." Favorite Pre-Game Song: "Started from the Bottom" - Drake Favorite Family Tradition: Spending July 4th together in Merrill, WI boating, water skiing and watching fireworks. How You Got Started in Your Sport: My Grandpa was the first person to introduce me to golf. I treasured the hours we spent together playing each round while

Student Athlete Spotlight KENNEDY RAINWATER Brookfield Central High School Swimming GETTING TO KNOW KENNEDY RAINWATER: Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Quote: "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." - Nelson Mandela Favorite Pre-Meet Song: "Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)" - Pitbull Sport Highlights: Setting the 500 freestyle record my sophomore year and improving on it every year. Recognitions: Captain, All-State Honors 2020-2023, 9-time high school record breaker/holder for 500

Student Athlete Spotlight ELLA THOMPSON Brookfield Academy Softball, Captain GETTING TO KNOW ELLA THOMPSON: Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite Quote: "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Thanksgiving each year at my house with all my extended family. Sport Highlights: Last season my high school team went undefeated in our conference earning the Midwest Classic Conference title for the first time in more than 30 years! Recognitions: Highest Batting Average in state of WI 2023,

Student Athlete Spotlight HAYDEN FRY Brookfield East High School Bass Angler, Captain GETTING TO KNOW HAYDEN FRY: Favorite Food: Pepperoni and pineapple pizza Favorite Quote: When I am on the water, I always tell myself, "It only takes one cast." Favorite Pre-game Song: Taylor Swift is my go-to. How did you get started in your sport? My mom grew up a saltwater angler in San Francisco and shared her passion with me when I was a little kid. I grew up fishing with my parents and friends.

Student Athlete Spotlight CHRISTIAN KINNEY Brookfield Central High School Soccer GETTING TO KNOW CHRISTIAN KINNEY: Favorite Food: Chipotle bowls  Favorite Quote: "Do or do not, there is not try." - Yoda Favorite Pre-game Song: Opposite of Adults - Chiddy Bang How did you get started in your sport? I was four-years-old when I first kicked a soccer ball around. I started playing recreationally and soon discovered this was my sport. Sport Highlight: During my junior soccer season, Brookfield Central qualified for state. This was a big achievement for