Student-Athlete of the Month (October) Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
|
Student-Athlete of the Month (September) |

Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
Male Student-Athlete of the Month: Michael Gabbard
Michael excels in the classroom and in the weight room. The month of March featured the two most crucial powerlifting meets of the year, JCN (featuring only league opponents) and the 2A State Competition at McLouth. Michael lifts in the heavyweight division, consistently one of the toughest weight classes available. At JCN, Michael placed 1st in the hang clean and in squat. At the State Competition, Michael was the State Champion in squat and bench. His total weight in all three of his lifts was enough to name him the overall State Champion of the heavyweight division! Michael’s lifts were a crucial part in the boys team placing 2nd overall at state.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Callie Hoobler
Callie excels in the classroom and in the weight room. The month of March featured the two most crucial powerlifting meets of the year, JCN (featuring only league opponents) and the 2A State Competition at McLouth. Callie lifts in the 140 lb division. At JCN, Callie placed 1st in the hang clean and bench, as well as squat with a new overall meet record; naming her the overall champion. At the State Competition, Callie once again named the State Champion in the hang clean, bench, and squat; naming her the overall State Champion. Callie’s lifts were a crucial part of the girls team placing 3rd overall at state.
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
- Not be failing any classes
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- Excel on the field / court / platform of their activity
Male Student-Athlete of the Month: Michael Gabbard
Michael excels in the classroom and in the weight room. The month of March featured the two most crucial powerlifting meets of the year, JCN (featuring only league opponents) and the 2A State Competition at McLouth. Michael lifts in the heavyweight division, consistently one of the toughest weight classes available. At JCN, Michael placed 1st in the hang clean and in squat. At the State Competition, Michael was the State Champion in squat and bench. His total weight in all three of his lifts was enough to name him the overall State Champion of the heavyweight division! Michael’s lifts were a crucial part in the boys team placing 2nd overall at state.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Callie Hoobler
Callie excels in the classroom and in the weight room. The month of March featured the two most crucial powerlifting meets of the year, JCN (featuring only league opponents) and the 2A State Competition at McLouth. Callie lifts in the 140 lb division. At JCN, Callie placed 1st in the hang clean and bench, as well as squat with a new overall meet record; naming her the overall champion. At the State Competition, Callie once again named the State Champion in the hang clean, bench, and squat; naming her the overall State Champion. Callie’s lifts were a crucial part of the girls team placing 3rd overall at state.

Student-Athlete of the Month (February)
Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
Cameron excels in the classroom and on the court. In the month of February, Cameron shot 45% from three point range and averaged over 12 points per game in the month. Cameron also averaged 4.5 rebounds per game. In the game against Pleasant Ridge, Cameron scored a career high 19 points. Cameron was crucial to the success of the team during the month of February.
Co-Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Tatum Lockwood & Maryanna Randall
Tatum & Maryanna both excel in the classroom and on the court. Reaching the mid-way point of the season neither freshmen had a minute of varsity action. Gradually both started earning minutes on the court. By the time February hit, both played crucial minutes for the team down the stretch. Both individuals showed outstanding defensive awareness and put points on the board for the Lady Chargers.
Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
- Not be failing any classes
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- Excel on the field / court / platform of their activity
Cameron excels in the classroom and on the court. In the month of February, Cameron shot 45% from three point range and averaged over 12 points per game in the month. Cameron also averaged 4.5 rebounds per game. In the game against Pleasant Ridge, Cameron scored a career high 19 points. Cameron was crucial to the success of the team during the month of February.
Co-Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Tatum Lockwood & Maryanna Randall
Tatum & Maryanna both excel in the classroom and on the court. Reaching the mid-way point of the season neither freshmen had a minute of varsity action. Gradually both started earning minutes on the court. By the time February hit, both played crucial minutes for the team down the stretch. Both individuals showed outstanding defensive awareness and put points on the board for the Lady Chargers.
Student-Athlete of the Month (January)
Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
Cole excels in the classroom and on the court. In the month of January, Cole shot 58% from the field averaging 8.5 points per game. Cole also averaged 8 rebounds per game and has 7 steals in the month, as well as being perfect from behind the three point line.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Daspin Bruning
Daspin excels in the classroom as well as on the court. In the month of January, Daspin has averaged 14.5 points per game as well as 9.5 rebounds per game. The month has been highlighted by her performances in the Hiawatha Invitational where she netted 19, 15, & 15 points in the three games of the tournament.
Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
- Not be failing any classes
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- Excel on the field / court / platform of their activity
Cole excels in the classroom and on the court. In the month of January, Cole shot 58% from the field averaging 8.5 points per game. Cole also averaged 8 rebounds per game and has 7 steals in the month, as well as being perfect from behind the three point line.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Daspin Bruning
Daspin excels in the classroom as well as on the court. In the month of January, Daspin has averaged 14.5 points per game as well as 9.5 rebounds per game. The month has been highlighted by her performances in the Hiawatha Invitational where she netted 19, 15, & 15 points in the three games of the tournament.

Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
Craig excels in the classroom and has helped the Chargers achieve a 5-1 record to start the season. Wahwahsuck leads the team in scoring averaging 11.3 points a game and is tied for first in steals, averaging 2.8 per game. He is second on the team in assist to turnover ratio. His efforts on the court and in the classroom are a driving force in the success of the Chargers.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Kaitlyn McAfee
Kaitlyn excels in the classroom and has helped the Chargers achieve a 5-1 record to start the season. McAfee leads the team is scoring averaging 9.5 points per game and is second on the team in rebound at 4.75 per game. McAfee was named the KNZA Athlete of the Week during the first week of December as she netted 18 points in the first game of the season versus Maur Hill.
student-athletes.
Students selected must:
- Not be failing any classes
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- Excel on the field / court / platform of their activity
Craig excels in the classroom and has helped the Chargers achieve a 5-1 record to start the season. Wahwahsuck leads the team in scoring averaging 11.3 points a game and is tied for first in steals, averaging 2.8 per game. He is second on the team in assist to turnover ratio. His efforts on the court and in the classroom are a driving force in the success of the Chargers.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Kaitlyn McAfee
Kaitlyn excels in the classroom and has helped the Chargers achieve a 5-1 record to start the season. McAfee leads the team is scoring averaging 9.5 points per game and is second on the team in rebound at 4.75 per game. McAfee was named the KNZA Athlete of the Week during the first week of December as she netted 18 points in the first game of the season versus Maur Hill.

Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School student-athletes.
November is a month where we would like to recognize those involved in activities as well as those who exemplify the true meaning of school spirit.
Male Student-Athlete of the Month: Tucker Taff
Tucker excels in the classroom and dedicates his time to help others in the classroom. He is also a member of National Honor Society and Scholar’s Bowl. Tucker shows his school pride by being a yell leader on the spirit squad. You can catch Tucker cheering for the Chargers on the sideline every Friday night during football season or pumping up the crowd during basketball season.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Tannis Simon
Tannis excels in the classroom and serves as a role model in the hallways. Tannis shows her school spirit by being a member of the dance team. When Tannis isn’t dancing she cheers on the Chargers from the sidelines. Whether she is dancing on the field or court she always has a bright smile on her face.
November is a month where we would like to recognize those involved in activities as well as those who exemplify the true meaning of school spirit.
Male Student-Athlete of the Month: Tucker Taff
Tucker excels in the classroom and dedicates his time to help others in the classroom. He is also a member of National Honor Society and Scholar’s Bowl. Tucker shows his school pride by being a yell leader on the spirit squad. You can catch Tucker cheering for the Chargers on the sideline every Friday night during football season or pumping up the crowd during basketball season.
Female Student-Athlete of the Month: Tannis Simon
Tannis excels in the classroom and serves as a role model in the hallways. Tannis shows her school spirit by being a member of the dance team. When Tannis isn’t dancing she cheers on the Chargers from the sidelines. Whether she is dancing on the field or court she always has a bright smile on her face.
Each month, Horton High School, will select a student-athlete of the month. These students selected show effort and excellence in the classroom and the field of play, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future Horton High School student-athletes.

Male Student-Athlete of the Month:
Matthew Lobdell
Matthew excels in the classroom and through his hard work and dedication to the team. Matthew returned from injury and saw his first action of varsity quarterback in his career, starting the final three games of the season. In the month of October, Matthew lead the team in rushing with 55 carries for 328 yards, good for 5.96 yards per carry and 110 yards per game. He also scored two touchdowns.
Matthew Lobdell
Matthew excels in the classroom and through his hard work and dedication to the team. Matthew returned from injury and saw his first action of varsity quarterback in his career, starting the final three games of the season. In the month of October, Matthew lead the team in rushing with 55 carries for 328 yards, good for 5.96 yards per carry and 110 yards per game. He also scored two touchdowns.

Female Student-Athlete of the Month:
Kylie Hutfles
Kylie excels in the classroom and is one of the most improved players on the court, particularly in serve receives. She was one of our top performers in serve receive for perfect passes notching 55 for the season. Her coaches
admired her will to work hard in practice daily and her ability to encourage and support other team members. These examples of leadership were a key component in leading the team to victory.
Kylie Hutfles
Kylie excels in the classroom and is one of the most improved players on the court, particularly in serve receives. She was one of our top performers in serve receive for perfect passes notching 55 for the season. Her coaches
admired her will to work hard in practice daily and her ability to encourage and support other team members. These examples of leadership were a key component in leading the team to victory.
Author
Articles for The Daily Charger are written by various HHS students and USD 430 Staff Members.
Archives
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
Categories
All
Art
AthleteOfTheMonth
Basketball
EMS
FBLA
Forensics
Golf
HES
HHS
Kay
Play/Musical
Powerlifting
Scholars Bowl
TeacherOfTHeMonth
Track
Volleyball