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Dual Triumphs
Shadow Mountain and Pinnacle students shine! Photos courtesy of PVSchools
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aradise Valley Unified School District (PVSchools) is celebrating the exceptional achievements of two standout students from its high schools, who have made significant strides in their respective sports.
firmly establishing her as a top-tier swimmer. Her skills have earned her a spot at the University of Missouri, where she will join as a Mizzou Tiger next fall, ready to make a splash in collegiate swimming.
Alan Soukup Over at Pinnacle High School, another PVSchools student is turning heads in the realm of high school football. Alan Soukup, a standout football player, has been selected to play in the prestigious Under Danielle Gleason Armour All-American Game. The Senior Danielle Gleason from Shadow Mountain High School has event, scheduled for January 3 at Camping World Stadium in Orlanmade waves in the world of high school swimming. Danielle clinched do, Florida, showcases the nation’s the Division III State Championship top high school football talents. title in both the 500-yard and 200- Alan's selection for this esteemed yard freestyle competitions, an game is a clear indicator of his extraordinary feat that underscores extraordinary abilities on the her talent and unwavering football field. His dedication and commitment to swimming. outstanding performance have not gone unnoticed, as he's currently Her achievements didn't stop there. Danielle was also named the ranked as the nation's number one long-snapper by Kohl's Kicking. Women's Division III Swimmer of Recently, a ceremony at Pinnacle the Year by the AZ Interscholastic High School celebrated his Swimming and Diving Coaches achievements and his journey to Association, a testament to her this significant milestone. prowess in the pool. Remarkably, this year's state championship These two athletes from Shadow marks her consecutive win in Mountain and Pinnacle High these categories, highlighting her Schools exemplify the spirit of consistent excellence. dedication, skill, and perseverance. Danielle and Alan are not just Danielle's extraordinary perforchampions in their respective mances have been recognized beyond state lines. She clocked the sports; they are inspirations for their fastest swim times across all three peers, proving that hard work and high school divisions in Arizona, commitment truly pay off. EPICKIDSAZ.COM
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