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More Than Their Sport: A Deeper Dive into the Lives of D1 Athletes
By: Isabella Areyano Over the past nine weeks, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with eight remarkable D1 college athletes from diverse schools, sports, and career paths. During this journey, I’ve come to know these individuals beyond their athletic personas, uncovering their backgrounds, hobbies, passions, and aspirations outside of the sports that often define them….
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Trey Munoz: A Champion’s Faith-Fueled Mission
By: Isabella Areyano Trey Munoz’s name is synonymous with excellence on the wrestling mat: a 2x All-American, 3x Pac-12 Champion, and 3x Academic All-American. But beyond the accolades and his dominance at 184 and 197 pounds for Oregon State, there’s a deeper story that makes Trey the person and athlete he is today. I had…
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Inside the Life of Fresno State’s Maxwell Shor
By: Isabella Areyano Division 1 baseball players are often recognized solely for their on-field achievements—their batting averages, stolen bases, and strikeouts define them to most fans. But off the field, these athletes have stories that are as compelling as their game. Join me as I dive into the life of Fresno State catcher Maxwell Shor,…
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Beyond the Mat: Carissa Clay on Finding Her Purpose and Embracing Her Faith
By: Isabella Areyano I recently had the pleasure of speaking with UCLA’s standout fifth-year gymnast, Carissa Clay, who shared with me her journey of dedication, passion, and self-discovery through gymnastics. Hailing from San Diego, Carissa began her gymnastics career at just four years old. She laughs now, describing herself as an “extremely hyperactive” child who…
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Wrestling with Purpose: Sonny Santiago’s Journey of Growth, Faith, and Identity
By: Isabella Areyano I recently had the privilege of speaking with North Carolina’s 157-pound wrestler, Sonny Santiago, now in his fifth year. His story is one of transformation—both on and off the mat. As a child, Sonny was captivated by WWE, and he collected action figures of his favorite wrestlers. Growing up playing football with…
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Staying Grounded: How Lucas Moore Keeps His Focus On and Off the Field
By: Isabella Areyano I had the privilege of speaking with one of Louisville Baseball’s standout outfielders, Lucas Moore. For Lucas, baseball has always been a part of his life, but he recalls getting serious about the sport around the age of 10. By the time he was in 8th grade, he knew he wanted to…
- More Than Their Sport: A Deeper Dive into the Lives of D1 Athletes
- Trey Munoz: A Champion’s Faith-Fueled Mission
- Inside the Life of Fresno State’s Maxwell Shor
- Beyond the Mat: Carissa Clay on Finding Her Purpose and Embracing Her Faith
- Wrestling with Purpose: Sonny Santiago’s Journey of Growth, Faith, and Identity
