Athlete Spotlights - 2023
Each month we will Spotlight one of our awesome Boerne Blaze athletes. They are chosen and written by Jenny Cashion, Head of Delegation.
Joseph - December 2023
Our December athlete is a junior at Boerne High School. Joe is the youngest of 3 brothers. His older brothers are Matthew and Charles. Pastimes for Joe are building with Legos, and playing games and watching movies on his iPad. Joe loves spending time with his dogs Arlo and Walker.
Faith - November 2023
This month, we spotlight athlete Faith! Joining us just a few years ago when her family moved to Texas, she jumped into several of our sports. In addition, both her parents became coaches to coach our newly formed Top Golf team! Faith loves her brother, Matt and her dog, Barkley. She loves going to the beach and singing.
Jordan - October 2023
Our athlete in the spotlight for October is 23-year-old Jordan! She loves Boerne Blaze bowling! She also participated in the new disc golf clinic this past summer and plans to be a part of that sport as it gets going. She is interested in cycling and cheer as well. Jordan, what do you like best about Boerne Blaze?: “I like having a buddy right next to me.”
Sean - September 2023
Sean is a wonderful athlete with Boerne Blaze. He started with us just 2 years ago, when he moved to Boerne. He has participated in just about every sport we have. At the 2023 end of the year sports banquet, he was awarded Athlete of the Year for his hard work, enthusiasm, and skill improvement.
JR - August 2023
Our athlete spotlight for the month of August is a boy who joined the Boerne Blaze just last year during basketball season. Meet J.R! (and just so you know…pretty sure J.R. stands for Jason Russell!) J.R. is 10 years old. His parents are Amanda and Jason. He also has on older brother who is serving in the US Army. JR is so proud of his brother.
Leila - July 2023
Leila has been an athlete with Boerne Blaze for many years. She is now 18 years old and a beautiful young lady. Leila lives with her mother and stepfather and step sister (who is also an athlete with us). Leila loves baking cookies & brownies and going out to restaurants. Her favorite food is steak.
Sam - June 2023
Sam loves firetrucks, holiday lights, garage doors and elevators, and his silly dog, Kaya. He is a 27-year-old man who has been an athlete with Boerne Blaze for many years. He has participated in basketball and cycling but his all-time favorite is bowling!!! And his fav coach is…you guessed it…Angela Fisk, the head bowling coach!
Katie - May 2023
Katie is a 21 year old athlete with the Boerne Blaze. She has been with us for many years, and is a joy to have around. She usually participates in swimming and cycling and this year also did the indoor triathlon. She always seems happy to be at practice and works hard. She is steady and consistent. Katie’s favorite sport is swimming but she loves anything outdoors.
Asher - April 2023
Asher joined Boerne Blaze in the fall of 2021 during our basketball season (limited due to Covid). He is 11 years old and attends Fabra Elementary. Off to Boerne Middle School North next school year! His parents are Samantha and Christopher. Asher is the oldest of 3 boys. Tristan is 8 and Jameson is 3. Asher is outgoing, loving, and caring. He is an amazing big brother.
Bekah - March 2023
Bekah has been an athlete with Boerne Blaze for several years. She has done cycling and swimming with us, but her favorite is basketball!!! And for that, BBSO is the “go-to” place! She loves Michael Jordan and likes to be called MJ as she shows you her muscles! Bekah watches You-Tube videos about basketball and especially those about Michael Jordan.
Jereme - February 2023
Many years ago, one of our out-going coaches saw Jereme and his family in a local store. Not recognizing him as one of our Boerne Blaze athletes, she approached the family and invited him to a practice. He has been a very active participant ever since! Jereme participates in swimming, cycling, basketball, bowling, and tennis.