Spotlight Athlete 10/29

Terra Kohli is a dedicated student athlete who has accomplished a lot both in the classroom and in sports. She received Honorable Mention in the PCL and the Scholar Athlete Award. In volleyball, Terra plays middle blocker, and in softball, she plays center field, first base, and pitches. One of her biggest strengths as an athlete is her communication, which helps her work well with her teammates. One of her goals is to continue improving and make it past districts in softball. She is especially proud of making it to districts in both volleyball and softball. Terra lives by the motto, “Do the little things and the great things will come,” which reminds her that hard work and dedication lead to success. One of the biggest obstacles she has overcome is her negative mindset, and learning to be more positive has helped her grow as an athlete. Outside of sports, Terra has a fun and unique talent: she can flare her nostrils! Through her determination, communication, and positive growth, Terra continues to work toward her goals and become a stronger athlete.

Gage Sautter is a dedicated student athlete who has achieved success in both golf and basketball. This year, he was named NWC Player of the Year for golf, and his team made it to districts. One of his biggest goals is for his team to win either the PCL or NWC championship. In basketball, Gage plays guard, and he continues to work on improving his shooting skills. In golf, he focuses on improving his putting. Some of his proudest accomplishments include winning the Freshman PCL Tournament in basketball and making it to districts in golf for the past two years. Gage believes that confidence is the key to success, explaining that “for me, confidence is all I need to succeed.” However, his athletic journey has not been without challenges. Before his sophomore basketball season, he fractured a bone in his back, which was a major obstacle to overcome. Despite this setback, he continues to work hard and pursue his goals. Outside of sports, Gage has a unique physical feature that most people might not know about: his second toe is significantly longer than all of his other toes. Through his confidence, determination, and commitment to improving his skills, Gage continues to strive for success in both basketball and golf.