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story and photos courtesy of WXXV
A fan favorite segment of WXXV-TV is the Performance Tire and Wheel "Student Athlete of the Week" Segment. Sports Director Ansley Brent features an outstanding high school student athlete once a week throughout the school year and gives them a voice to share their stories. This year the segment highlighted students from 17 different sports across 22 different schools.
On May 7, WXXV and it's sponsors hosted the third annual WXXV Student Athlete Showcase Banquet at The Chapel at Centennial Plaza. The featured athletes, along with their family, friends, coaches, and sponsors attended for a fabulous event
highlighting their accomplishments. The banquet started off with a lovely meal, encouraging words by Pass Christian native and Track and Field Olympian Cory McGee, followed by a presentation and awards ceremony for each individual athlete.
WXXV-TV prides itself on our involvement with the Gulf Coast community, and this is just one of the many ways we’re lucky enough to give back. We look forward to highlighting outstanding student athletes in this way for years to come! Nominations will open again this August on WXXV25.com. If you know a talented local student athlete, nominate them so we can share their story.
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