Mikaela Gauthreux and Brian Mocarski were honored as the XL212 Student-Athletes of the Month (SAM Award) at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce February Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast. 2015. The SAM award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of deserving Student-Athletes in the greater North Fulton area. Winners are chosen from nominations made by area Athletic Directors and coaches, and based on extraordinary academic proficiency, exceptional athletic accomplishments, and dedication to civic action.
Mikaela Gauthreux, a Senior volleyball player from Johns Creek High School, was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Month for September. As of the date of the award, Mikaela had 809 kills, 102 blocks, 597 digs, and 129 aces. She selected to the All-Area team her sophomore and junior years. She was awarded the Johns Creek HS volleyball team’s Best Defensive Player Award her junior year.
Off the court, Mikaela received the Scholar Athlete award her past two seasons on the Varsity team. She is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, and the Gladiator Army.
Coach Beth Stephens says of Mikaela, “She is always the first player on the court and the last player off. Whether setting up or taking down the nets or just shagging balls she does whatever it takes. She understands that the team plays like they practice so she goes all out which only makes both her and her teammates better and more prepared for the their opponents. Mikaela is a smart volleyball player that truly knows the game and knows what she needs to do to be successful.”
Brian Mocarski, a Junior football player from Holy Spirit Preparatory School, is the Male Student- Athlete of the Month for September. Through the first 3 games of the season he was 15 of 30 passing for 269 yards and 2 passing Touchdowns, He also had 116 yards rushing with 3 rushing Touchdowns. As the QB, he has led his team to within 4 yards of the all-time team rushing record in a game, with 352 yards vs. Monsignor Donovan in the Catholic Cup Game.
Brian is in the top 10% of his class at Holy Spirit Prep and is involved in a number of on and off campus activities. He attended the Saint Joseph’s Cohort Appalachian summer service trip to Tennessee to help build homes for people in need. And, he is a member of Delta Omega, a boys’ service fraternity.
Coach David Rosenzweig says this about his player, “He is a quiet and calm leader, who leads by example, No one ever has any bad words to say about him. His teammates all admire him and play with a certain confidence knowing he’s with them on the field. He had to learn a brand new offense over summer practices. I already have full trust in him to run our new offense. He is an exceptional student-athlete who maximizes his abilities on and off the field. When he graduates it will be a true loss to our community and we will miss his wonderful example of a Holy Spirit Prep student.”
North Georgia Touchdown Club Awards Dinner
The Theater at North Point Community Church
4350 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Monday, October 5, 2015
Doors Open at 6:45
Program Begins at 7:30
Special Guest Speaker: Brian Jordan