Elm Grove Student Athletes

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

Student Athlete Spotlight EMMA NELL Brookfield Central High School Volleyball, Track GETTING TO KNOW EMMA NELL: Favorite Food: homemade Chipotle bowls  Favorite Quote: "Whatever you do, do it from the heart for the Lord and not for people. You know that you will receive an inheritance as a reward. You serve the Lord Christ." - Colossians 3:23-24. Favorite Pre-game Song: All of the Lights - Kayne West How did you get started in your sport? Coming from a long line of relatives who have run in Ironman

Student Athlete Spotlight BEN NEYLON Brookfield East High School XC, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee GETTING TO KNOW BEN NEYLON: Favorite Food: Cheesy potatoes Favorite Quote: “Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.” - Anne Frank Favorite Pre-game Song: The Horse - Jesse James How did you get started in your sport? I began golf in first grade with my grandpa and have been playing every since. Sport Highlight:  I started running my freshman year to try something new and discovered a new passion. This season I broke

Student Athlete Spotlight RAED SOUDAH Brookfield East High School Wrestling, Team Captain GETTING TO KNOW RAED SOUDAH: Favorite Food: Buffalo Wild Wings after a wrestling tournament with my team. Favorite Quote: “If it were easy everyone would do it.” Favorite Pre-game Song: Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti How did you get started in your sport? I began wrestling after my gym coach suggested it to me in 7th grade and have continued every year through senior season. I was hesitant at first, but it soon became

Student Athlete Spotlight NINA ANGLIM Brookfield East High School Pom and Dance, Captain GETTING TO KNOW NINA ANGLIM: Favorite Food: Nachos! Favorite Quote: People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou Favorite Pre-game Song:  Maneater by Nelly Furtado How did you get started in your sport? I started ballet and tap classes with the Wauwatosa Rec Department when I was 3 years old. I practiced often at home, and, because