Featured Athletes
Meet the athletes SLU Sports Media has covered, spotlighted, and helped gain exposure across the region.
Athlete Spotlight Roster
Kailen 'Swift' Murphy
Sprinter
"Running Through the Noise"
Kailen overcame severe hamstring recovery to set the regional 200m record this spring. Now preparing for state championships.
Jada Williams
Libero / Defensive Specialist
"Unsung Defensive Leader"
Led her conference in solo blocks (78) this season. Uses her spotlight to encourage younger girls in the community to take up sports.
Marcus 'Deuce' Thompson
Point Guard
"Court Vision at Every Level"
A crafty floor general averaging 18 points and 9 assists per game in the metro league. Multiple D2 programs have reached out after his SLU spotlight.
Aaliyah Foster
Forward
"Speed Meets Precision"
Top scorer in the community league with 22 goals this season. Her highlight reel has been shared by three collegiate programs.
Devon 'Big D' Harris
Defensive End
"Anchoring the Line"
A dominant presence on the defensive line with 14 sacks in his junior season. SLU's coverage helped him land his first D1 offer.
Simone Carter
Long Jump / Triple Jump
"Defying Gravity"
Regional champion in the long jump with a personal best of 19'4". Her documentary segment on SLU Sports Media went viral locally.
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