Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will highlight student athletes of the month who demonstrate good sportsmanship, exemplary athletic performance and achievement in their respective sports, academic responsibility and leadership.
Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for September are Javanni Daisley, Ka’Shiya McQueen, Anthony Morelli, and Malachi Prince.
Javanni Daisley: Football
Coach Jason Wagor applauds junior Javanni Daisley for his leadership on and off the field, for continuing to push himself daily and for setting a great example for his teammates.
He is a leader on and off the field. He has grinded in the weight room since January and continues to do so, day in and day out. His hard work in the off season has propelled him to success on the field during the season.
Anthony Morelli: Cross Country
Coach Katie Zito recognizes senior Anthony not only for his dedication to improving as an athlete, but also for the example he sets through his leadership, character, and commitment to his teammates.
Anthony is a leader on and off the course. Anthony is dedicated and determined to always get better. He has been recognized on multiple occasions by other teams for his sportsmanship and leadership. Anthony has placed in the top 5 in all of our Patroon meets, placing 1st in 2 of them. He holds himself to a high standard and pushes everyone around him to get better.
Ka’Shiya McQueen: Volleyball
Coach Michelle Deguire commends junior Ka’Shiya McQueen for embracing her new role as a serving specialist on the varsity volleyball team with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset.
Ka’Shiya willingly shifted into the role of serving specialist because she recognized that it was what the team needed. Rather than focusing on individual goals or playing time, she has embraced an opportunity to make a difference in the team’s success. She has demonstrated maturity in accepting her role, working hard to excel in it, and supporting her teammates every step of the way.
So far this season, Ka’Shiya has recorded 108 serves, 59 service points, 27 aces, and only 8 errors—a reflection of her consistency, focus, and commitment to excellence. However, her impact reaches far beyond the statistics.
Her willingness to put the team before herself, maintain a positive attitude, and give her best effort every day exemplifies true sportsmanship. On and off the court, Ka’Shiya represents the values of teamwork, perseverance, selflessness, and excellence that make a student-athlete an outstanding representative of her team and school.
For her commitment to her teammates, her consistent effort, her excellence in her role, and her understanding that team success is greater than individual success, Ka’Shiya McQueen is an outstanding example of sportsmanship, effort, and excellence.
Malachi Prince: Soccer
Coach Paul Travers speaks highly of sophomore Malachi Prince, whose dedication, character, and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding student-athlete both on the field and in the classroom.
Malachi Prince is a tremendous example of what it means to be a student-athlete. He is a hard worker who is consistently prompt and prepared for practices and games, and he leads by example both on and off the field. Malachi practices and competes with great effort while also excelling in the classroom, maintaining an overall average above 90.