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Being a two-time captain is a rare feat in high school athletics. It requires an individual who not only possesses the physical talent to succeed, but also maturity, strong communication skills, and leadership at a young age. Senior thrower Camden Pullen has served as that captain for the track team, providing guidance during a time unlike any other for high school athletes, which is why she is this week s Oswego East student-athlete of the week.
Entering East her freshman year, Camden was encouraged by her parents to try out a sport. Ultimately she decided on track, not sure what to expect from the sport. However, her driven and goal-oriented personality quickly took her from a new member of the track team to someone who would set high goals and expectations for themself. Track helped Camden build confidence and resilience and helped her grow into the leader she is today, says Candida and Shawn Pullen, Camden s parents.
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For senior Megan Leonard, sports has been a family affair. Her mother and father, Theresa and Jeff Leonard, both played high school and club sports, and her brother Jake played baseball at Oswego East and is finishing up playing collegiate baseball at Iowa Wesleyan. Not only did her family s background in sports help Megan develop an interest in softball, but it also gave her a support system, turning her into one of the best players in the area, which is one of the reasons why she is this week s Oswego East student-athlete of the week. Anyone who has an older sibling understands when they participate in a sport or activity, you will inevitably be brought along to watch. For Megan, this meant attending Jake s baseball games, something that sparked an interest in her. From a young age, Megan would attend Jake s baseball games, and apparently she paid more attention to them than we realized, says Theresa and Jeff. They go to add, they started playing catch in the backyard a
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