Kaylynn Allen – Merrill, WI

Kaylynn Allen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the mat. The aspect she loves the most about high school sports is the opportunity to better develop her work ethic in different environments with her friends. Kaylynn is involved in FFA, Women’s Wrestling, the National Honor Society, and cheerleading, and she just joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at her school. She is also involved in 4-H, Lincoln County M.A.S.S, showing beef cattle, and Brooke’s School of Dance. To Kaylynn, agriculture means a chance to provide for and feed her family and community while also being able to enjoy bonding with the animals God has given her! She is still unsure about what she would like to do after school, but she is highly interested in a career in the agriculture industry.

Andrew Gotham – New Auburn, WI

Andrew Gotham was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. He has competed in football, basketball, and track and field during his high school years. He enjoys team camaraderie in sports and how a team comes together to perform at their best. Throwing shot put and discus in track has taught Andrew that setting individual goals and achieving them is very rewarding. Andrew is involved in the Honor Society, Skills USA, robotics, football, basketball, track and field, and weightlifting. He is a chapter officer in FFA and is a class officer. He is also included in 4H, church, and church youth group. To Andrew, agriculture provides the world with the food to survive and means the past, present, and future. He believes the future will present advancements in current agricultural practices and allow growth in technology to make agriculture more efficient. Andrew is planning on attending a university/college to primarily advance his education, but also continue his track career. He hopes to throw shot put and discus at the college level. He is currently undecided on a major but is interested in an engineering field or technical field.

Macy Cross – Pardeeville, WI

Macy Cross was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. She loves high school sports because she enjoys playing as a team for a bigger purpose. She is grateful for all the life lessons that team sports have taught her and the bond she and her teammates form throughout the season. Macy is involved in FFA as the Co-President, National Honor Society as the Treasurer, student council, Key Club, Educators Rising, choir, peer tutoring, volleyball, track and field, and powerlifting. She is also a member of the Wisconsin Show Pig Association and Arlington Prairie 4-H Club, participates in the 4-H State Livestock Quiz Bowl, Skill-A-Thon, and is involved in meats and livestock judging. In her free time, Macy volunteers for community organizations through FFA. She helps with the food bank distribution and highway clean up and assists with various community events like the Watermelon Festival. To Macy, agriculture is part of who she is. She has learned many lessons and key skills from her involvement in agriculture, such as public speaking and compassion. After high school, Macy plans to attend a four-year university to earn a double major in elementary education and animal science. She then plans to one day teach agriculture in her elementary classroom to get kids excited about agriculture.

Jordan Berg – Neillsville, WI

Jordan Berg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and rink. What she loves most about high school sports is the opportunity to grow as an individual. Throughout her time in sports, she has learned the value of hard work, persistence, and teamwork. These traits have allowed Jordan to grow into the person she is today. She is involved in FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society. She also participates in her church’s youth group and served as the 2023-2024 Granton Fall Festival Queen. To Jordan, agriculture is the root of her world. Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, raising animals, and producing crops, and helps to feed the population and promotes progress. Jordan plans to attend Iowa State University or the University of Wisconsin-Madison to double major in agronomy and agricultural communications. She wants to use those degrees to become a crop manager, working with farmers to produce maximum yields of their crops. Jordan wants to run for the Wisconsin FFA State Office and hopes to have the opportunity to serve the state as an officer. Eventually, she would also like to run for Alice in Dairyland to serve the state of Wisconsin as its agriculture ambassador.

Lakelyn Sobieski – Berlin, WI

Lakelyn Sobieski was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. She loves being able to bond with her team and help each other grow as individuals to then come together as a team. The friendships, memories, and connections she makes are very valuable to her. Lakelyn is involved in volleyball, softball, basketball, and Berlin FFA. She also participates in 4-H as the secretary and is an Unimaginable Hope volunteer, where she does lots of community service. To Lakelyn, agriculture has a rich history of generations because she grew up on a family farm. Agriculture has a significant value in her world as it is a resource for so many things, including providing for families and the community. Lakelyn is looking forward to going to college to focus on agricultural business with an emphasis on communications and is considering playing softball at the collegiate level. Growing up on a crop farm and raising market projects for the county fair has taught Lakelyn the value of hard work. She is excited to move into the future with the ability to further her education and strives to remain in the agriculture industry.

Carter Degenhardt – Muscoda, WI

Carter Degenhardt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is bonding with his teammates and making memories. Carter is involved in FFA as an officer and committee chair. He has competed in the CDE contest, LDE contest, and State Tractor Driving contest. He was also a State Section winner for ag mechanics, with repair and maintenance proficiency. He also participates in the science club, Blue River Fire and Rescue events, and several service-learning activities through FFA. Agriculture to Carter is not just a career, it is a way of life. His family has been involved in agriculture for generations. He has 70 beef cow/calf pairs and enjoys all aspects of agriculture from feeding to operating equipment. Carter plans to further his education after high school and is aiming for a career in agriculture mechanics or forestry.

Everett Larsen – Prairie du Sac, WI

Everett Larsen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is competing while playing alongside his friends. Everett is involved in soccer and basketball and is an FFA officer. He has done many state and national activities through FFA such as State and National Convention. While he is not playing sports, he will volunteer for concessions or run scoreboards. In his community, he participates in 4-H, youth group, and volunteers at his local food pantry. To Everett, agriculture means learning a good work ethic and always showing up to get the job done. It is about building relationships and constantly learning new skills. These skills are skills he can’t always learn in school and the memories he makes with family and friends are some of the best stories he will have when he is older. Although unsure of his career path, Everett plans to pursue a job related to sports or agriculture.

Blake Brancel – Portage, WI

Blake Brancel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and course. What she loves most about high school sports is the sense of community she creates with her teammates and coaches. Being part of track and field and cross country gives her a sense of belonging. The support of everyone on her team pushes her to become better and better as the years go on. She is grateful to be involved in sports and to come from a loving, supportive home. Blake is involved in FFA as the president, Portage Student Section as the co-president, Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Student Athlete Leadership Team, and Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association as the membership secretary. Blake also participates in various volunteer and community activities through her FFA chapter, school, church, local park and rec, and state and national breed organizations. Agriculture means so much more to Blake than just farming. The opportunities, experiences, and values of agriculture she has learned are irreplaceable. Growing up on a beef farm and showing cattle has given her so much. She is forever grateful for the people she has met, the places she has been, the values she has learned, and the pride of being an agriculturist. After high school, Blake hopes to continue her education by majoring in biology to become a dentist. Although undecided about which college she would like to attend, she would like to go to Marquette for dental school.

Luke Hand – Sheboygan Falls, WI

Luke Hand was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What he loves most about high school sports is being able to step up as a role model to the underclassmen because when he was a freshman, he looked up to the upperclassmen. Being part of a team means building friendships that go beyond the field. Luke participates in varsity football, basketball, tennis, and trap shooting. Outside of sports, he is involved in FFA and Lima Lites 4-H. Agriculture to Luke means more to him than just livestock and crops; it’s a way of life. His family has been rooted in agriculture. Through raising show cattle, he has learned the value of hard work, determination, and resilience. Luke’s goal is to attend college to pursue a degree in agriculture engineering. His dream job would be to work for John Deere.

Eden Finucan – Mauston, WI

Eden Finucan was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being a leader to girls younger than her and taking advice from the upperclassmen. She loves making connections with people on her team. Eden is involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, band and flag squad, and FFA. She also participates in 4-H where she has held positions such as president, vice president, secretary, and Cloverbud Leader. Eden also enjoys volunteering at her church as well as helping in the fair office and during the fair. In 2022 Eden was the Juneau County Jr. Fairest Attendant and she has enjoyed growing her skills and gaining experience in public speaking. To Eden, agriculture is a family tradition. Her family has been farming since the 1950s and she grew up learning how to care for and show dairy cattle since she was four. Although Eden is not graduating yet, she plans on going to school for nursing.

Wyatt Stowell – Fox Lake, WI

Wyatt Stowell was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he loves most about high school sports is the life lessons and comradery involved in competition that will last his entire life. Through soccer and wrestling, he has learned so much about teamwork, hard work, and how to solve problems under extreme stress. Throughout high school, Wyatt has been a member of the varsity boys soccer team and varsity wrestler. He is also an active member of the Waupun FFA serving as the reporter his sophomore year, parliamentarian his junior year, and secretary this year. Wyatt has raised market and show pigs for the past 8 years as part of his FFA and 4-H projects. This year, he was given the opportunity to teach others about pigs by taking one of his piglets to his high school’s animal lab. Wyatt has been very involved in his community. He is a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where he serves as an usher. In FFA and 4-H, he has participated in many events that helped support his community. Agriculture to Wyatt is not just an industry or job, but a community that supports each other. It is filled with amazing people that have a passion for growing and raising quality products to supply food to their communities, country, and world. Wyatt plans to continue his education into college where he wants to pursue a degree in animal science or dairy science at either UW-River Falls or Iowa State University. He hopes to become a veterinarian, nutritionist, or another job related to the agriculture industry.

Ellie Robinson – Mineral Point, WI

Ellie Robinson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course, field, and court. What she loves most about high school sports is seeing her friends everyday and getting to create lifelong friendships. Ellie is involved in cross country, basketball, track and field, FFA, NHS, and Skills/USA. She participates in helping a church provide meals to the community with NHS. Her 4-H chapter also does highway clean-up every year. As an FFA member, she has helped numerous times at Steak Feeds, Ross Soil Dinners, and Cattleman’s Banquet. Agriculture means a lot to Ellie in different ways. She grew up on a farm, and was able to grow crops, show animals, and raise livestock. Agriculture is much bigger than raising animals; it provides for her family and the country. Ellie will be attending South Dakota State University to continue her academic and athletic career. She will major in agronomy and run cross country and track for the Jackrabbits.

Ryan Clark – Mayville, WI

Ryan Clark was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is the opportunity to work with a team to accomplish a goal. His favorite part is interacting with his close friends every day and enjoying the grind of working hard to accomplish goals together. Ryan is involved in FFA, 4H Club, football, interactive club, National Honors Society, and manufacturing. He also participates in a variety of community activities such as serving the FFA Alumni breakfast every spring and taking part in a weekend-long religion retreat where he served as a senior mentor returning from the previous year. He also helps further people’s religion before they become confirmed into the church. To Ryan, agriculture is one of the most interesting fields of work. He loves working in the summertime, running forage wagons for many different farms that need an extra driver in assistance to their hay seasons. He enjoys helping both sets of grandparents who own farms. Agriculture has already taught him loads of knowledge and provided him with many life lessons. Agriculture has not only given him something to love but has also provided his family a career in which they can provide for his family. Ryan plans on attending Iowa State University, where he will pursue an agricultural engineering degree.

Luke Patterson – Glen Haven, WI

Luke Patterson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and field. The thing he loves most about high school is being able to compete and meet new people who are interested in the same things as him. Luke is involved in cross country, basketball and track field, National Honor Society, band, FCA, and FFA as the president. He also participates in 4H showing beef cattle, sheep and pigs, quizbowl, skillathon, and livestock judging where he has competed in numerous national contests. In his free time, he volunteers at his church to help with fundraisers. While growing up on the family farm, Luke has learned valuable life lessons such as getting up early and working hard. Agriculture has given him numerous opportunities to learn and grow as a person and he will forever be grateful for that. After long days, he knows that he is lucky to be producing food to feed others. Luke plans on attending UW Platteville for animal science. He would like to return to the family farm after gaining experience to continue working and developing their operation.

Elliott Kraemer – Norway, MI

Elliott Kraemer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is the family feel that he gets when he is getting ready for the game. He finds enjoyment in hyping up his teammates and saying a quick prayer that everyone stays healthy before the games. Elliott competes in baseball, football, and basketball. He is also involved in student council as a class representative. He likes to volunteer his time helping with his school’s blood drives and is involved in 4-H. Agriculture to Elliott means food, outdoors, and healthy living. He understands how seeds go from a plant to finished food on a dinner table and how animals play a huge part in the involvement of the world. After graduating high school, Elliott is looking at the military as a future, and if that doesn’t work out, he will see what is out there.

Ava Kaenel – Montello, WI

Ava Kaenel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. The thing she loves most about high school sports is simply the friendships and experiences she has gained. The team dynamics are also something she loves about sports because they can come from any background or grade level and still come together and work hard for the love of the same sport. She would not have the friendships she has now if it weren’t for high school sports. Ava is a three-season student-athlete and competes in volleyball, basketball, and softball. She is also involved in FFA as the vice president, NHS as the treasurer, FCCLA, musical productions, the Montello Chamber Choir, the Academic Bowl Team, and participates in Solo Ensemble. She was selected as the 2024 November Student of the Month by the staff in her building. Through her participation in FFA, she can be involved in the community and its activities. She helps and plans the Montello Westfield FFA Alumni Wildlife Banquet, MHS 4th, 5th, & 6th grade Safety Day, the Montello Trap Shoot, and the Harrisville Sportsman Club trap shoot. This year she has also worked with her officer team to cook a meal for the families at the Ronald McDonald House in Madison. Although she does not come from an agricultural background, Ava has gained all her agricultural experience through FFA. She has plenty of respect for agriculture, hard work, and dedication throughout the industry. Without exposure to ag classes, Ava would not have become the greenhouse manager at her school. Although undecided, Ava is leaning towards attending Milwaukee Area Technical College and taking part in the radiology program in hopes of becoming an MRI technician after graduating high school.

Coleman Becker – Auburndale, WI

Coleman Becker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. The thing he loves most about wrestling is how the team is a big family. He has been wrestling with the same teammates since they were little tykes and they are some of the closest people to him. Coleman’s favorite part about football is how different sports and athletes intermingle. He finds it interesting how all athletes fit in their positions. Outside of sports, he is the FFA president where he, alongside his team, has organized huge fundraisers and trips for his FFA members. Coleman manages to find a way to balance school, sports, and farm work throughout the year. There were days when he would finish a job and go to practice in his tractor and baler. Then after practice, he would hop back in the tractor and head to the next job. Coleman’s position as an FFA officer has allowed him to be involved with his community. He has been a part of various events and fundraisers that benefit both his FFA chapter and the community. Agriculture to Coleman is one big community that relies on each other. When disaster strikes farmers, it is the other farmers that help them get back on their feet. This was demonstrated a few years ago when levies broke in northern Nebraska leaving farmers devastated. A group of farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, including his father and him, went into action by organizing a convoy to deliver supplies to these farmers. In the future, Coleman would like to start milking in his grandpa’s barn just down the road. That would make him a fourth-generation dairy farmer on the same road and land used by his great-grandpa. He would also like to take some agriculture courses through Midstate Technical College while he starts milking.

Colton Hagner – Fond du lac, WI

Colton Hagner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he loves most about high school sports is the camaraderie of playing football with his best friends, the individualism of wrestling alone on the mat, and the feeling, fun, and celebration of hitting one over the fence. He loves that sports allow him to compete and grow as a person, and to push himself to levels that he never thought he could reach. High school sports have allowed him to work with some amazing coaches. They have taught him that a positive attitude is a choice he has to make, and that attitude is contagious. He has also learned that handling adversity, respecting the game, and believing in himself are all key elements in sports. Colton competes in football, wrestling, and baseball and has served as his team captain for wrestling. When not playing sports, Colton’s favorite extracurricular school activity is being a fan. He enjoys going to as many athletic events and supporting his classmates as they succeed. He was also on the class commission during his junior and senior years where he helped make decisions for his class, including things like planning and decorating for Junior Prom and graduation. Most of Colton’s community activities revolve around sports and helping the youth. He enjoys volunteering at football and baseball camps. He has been a youth wrestling coach since he was a freshman. He was fortunate as a youth to look up to great role models, so giving back to his community is very important to him. He has also volunteered to help his father clean up a section of STH 26 as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. This has allowed him to help the environment and he hopes to continue this action going into college. As a grandson of a veteran and being born into a patriotic family, he is honored to continue to show his support to the country and those who have served in the military. Colton helps his grandfather place wreaths on veterans’ graves throughout Washington County when he can. He also helps his father put up and take down American flags in their town on the power poles for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends. Growing up in a rural community, agriculture is all around Colton. Though he did not grow up on a farm, his grandfather did, and he has worked in the summers baling hay and tasseling/pollinating corn for local neighboring farms. Whether it is crops, dairy, or animal production, it is not lost on him that midwestern farmers are the ones that are feeding America. After he graduates high school, Colton’s plans include attending the University of Oshkosh to obtain a degree in business and finance and pursue his MBA. He is interested in the business and finance side of agriculture operations, and also in farm and rural properties acquisition/financing. He is excited to play baseball at the college level as a catcher/utility player. Being able to stay close to home will allow him the opportunity to watch his little brother grow up and play sports which was one of the biggest reasons he decided to go to college close to home.

Samuel Majeske – Balsam Lake, WI

Samuel Majeske was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is being a part of a team, working together, and supporting one another through not only the season but also through life’s ups and downs. He obtained the honor of serving as team captain for his baseball team last season and for his basketball team this season. It is extremely important to him that he leads by example, displaying hard work and perseverance as well as respect. This past fall, he took a hit after making a tackle and ended up in the hospital for five days with a grade four kidney laceration and a lumbar fracture. The support he received from his teammates and coaches helped get him through the six weeks of recovery. Samuel is a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball. He participates in choir, has been a percussionist in band, and was part of the State FFA Choir. He is an active participant in FFA, serving as president for the past three years. Samuel has been involved in many activities to help his community since a young age. He has been part of the Kinship School-Based mentorship program, where he meets with younger students every week and does fun activities together. He is also very active in his church. He has been playing drums for the worship team a few Sundays each month since 8th grade. He volunteered at his Vacation Bible School program for the past six summers. As part of football, the high school players assist with the youth flag football program. This was something he enjoyed and helped run flag football each Saturday for the elementary school kids. Growing up on a family farm, agriculture is a large part of Samuel’s life. His father is the fourth-generation owner of their family farm, teaching him what hard work and dedication can build. Working side by side with his father has given him many opportunities to learn a variety of skills. This strong work ethic ingrained in him will serve him well in college and his future career. Samuel has enjoyed the opportunity to share agriculture and expand his experience through FFA. One of his favorite projects was when he drove his tractor to school, which raised awareness for sharing the roads safely with farm equipment during the busy harvest season. After high school, Samuel plans to attend a four-year college to major in business. He plans to pursue his dream to continue playing basketball at a D3 school. It’s important to him to recognize those who have supported him to get where he is today. His faith in God is his foundation and keeps him grounded. His family, especially his parents, also walk in faith and support his dreams, offering guidance as well as giving him enough room to learn from his mistakes.

Ashton Brusveen – Cambria, WI

Ashton Brusveen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is how it is a great way to challenge himself, stay active, and bond with teammates. He loves the thrill of competition whether win or lose. Extracurricular activities have been a major part of his high school experience. Through the many different meetings, contests, and games, he has developed strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills that will serve him well in the future. Ashton competes in basketball, football, and track and field. He is involved with the National Honor Society as the vice president, Cambria-Friesland Forensics, Student Council as the president, and Future Business Leaders of America. Ashton is also heavily involved in his community. He has volunteered at many activities including the Wisconsin Agricultural Youth Council, Youth Leadership Board Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative, NHS Red Cross blood drives, FFA & Hilltopper Football Corn Carnival. He also participated in the Student Council highway cleanup, Brie Shed Educational Day, spring cleanup for local communities, Columbia County FFA breakfast, 4H June Dairy Days breakfast, and set up the Dump Run. Growing up on a farm, Ashton has gained hands-on experience in grain handling, crop marketing, and customer relations by working alongside his grandfather and father. As a third-generation farmer, his passion for grain farming stems from the opportunities and work ethic his grandparents instilled in him. These experiences have shown him the importance of hard work, problem-solving, and building relationships in agriculture. His community service experience has made a big impact on life skills, but it has also shown him the importance of being a role model for younger members. Over the past four years, Ashton has built and grown his business, Seed Clean, where he purchases, cleans, and resells bulk seed for cover crops. After graduating high school, he plans to continue expanding his business while attending UW-Platteville for agribusiness with an emphasis on commodity and price analysis to prepare for a career in grain production or agricultural sales.

Bryn Meyer – Barneveld, WI

Bryn Meyer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being able to compete with her friends to make the sports more fun. She has also been able to make many new friends through sports and she is happy to make those connections. She is grateful for sports because they have taught her how to work together with others and how to achieve goals as a team. Bryn competes in basketball, track and field, and trap shooting. She is also the secretary for her school’s National Honor Society. Outside of school and sports, Bryn is involved in 4-H and helps coach youth basketball players in a camp every Sunday. She is also a member of the Wisconsin Show Pig Association. To Bryn, agriculture is a huge part of her life. Showing livestock has given her confidence in herself and has taught her how to work hard. She is thankful that the industry has allowed her to meet so many people through showing. One of her favorite parts about showing livestock is that she can do it with her family. Growing up in agriculture has taught her so many life lessons that she will value and use to be successful for the rest of her life. After graduating high school, Bryn plans on attending Loras College to continue track and field and major in pre-vet.

Beth Grossheim – Mishicot, WI

Beth Grossheim was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. The aspect that she loves most about high school sports is the satisfaction of accomplishing feats that may have seemed daunting or nearly impossible at first. Many times Beth has faced setbacks of self-doubt, but learning to overcome these obstacles has taught her resilience and the importance of perseverance. In addition, she strives to help her teammates reach their goals and view their successes not as loss for herself, but an opportunity for her to push herself to improve. Beth competes in track and field and she is involved in FFA. She participates in many community activities through FFA and her parish. She has volunteered for many activities such as MECCA Trail clean-up, roadside clean-up, WUMFA Conference, Christmas in the Village, Thanksgiving meal prep, Cottontail Classic, Labor Auction, and the Pink Heals Neon Run. Furthermore, through FFA, she has volunteered for Mishicot Floral, taught workshops for community members, and created products for Mishicot Floral to sell. To continue, she has also volunteered at her parish, Holy Cross in Mishicot by ushering and altar serving regularly. Beth believes that agriculture is a valuable aspect of everyone’s life no matter what they do. Agriculture is not just about growing crops and raising livestock. It’s about learning how to understand the environment, using resources wisely, and most importantly, sustaining life. Agriculture provides jobs, supports economies, and ensures that future generations can also benefit from agriculture. Since Beth is a sophomore, she is unsure of her plans after graduating high school.

Megan Kruel – Lancaster, WI

Megan Kreul was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being able to compete against other athletes, make new friends, improve herself, and set personal goals. The next game or meet is never promised, so she always gives it her all. The sports Megan competes in are volleyball, basketball, and track and field. She actively participates in FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, the environmental club, the National Honor Society, SDPE Swim Help, Song Spinners, and the chorus. Megan volunteers her time in her community with highway clean-ups for various groups and has helped at the Grant County Dairy Breakfast for over 10 years. She helps on her county’s local tractor rides in July with the route and the live auction to help benefit the local fire department of the town that they ride to. She also helps with admissions for a local group, Full Throttle, for an NTPA tractor pull. Being a 6th generation on her family farm, Megan sees agriculture as a way of life, as not many people have the opportunity to experience it anymore. Family farms are usually so big that not just one family operates it. Her father oversees about 500 acres of corn and soybeans and plants all of Beck’s Seed and with his Beck’s agronomy team. There are no guarantees in farming, but she does the best she can and hopes that she leaves it a little better for the next generation. Megan will be attending Winona State University for pre-physical therapy while also competing for the Winona State University Girls track team. 

Megan Doherty – Watertown, WI

Megan Doherty was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is the camaraderie and relationships that are built through them. For her, it is not about the wins or losses, but the bonds and lasting memories she creates. The sports Megan competes in are volleyball, basketball, and track and field. She is involved in the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, FFA, DECA, FBLA, Interact Student Rotary, Athletic Leadership, and Model United Nations. When she is not in school or playing sports, Megan participates in 4-H, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, youth sports camp volunteer, volunteer referee, mentor for disabled youth, and peer tutoring. For Megan, agriculture means the true backbone of her identity. Who she has become can be greatly attributed to the agriculture industry. The lessons, hardships, and triumphs that she has experienced through agriculture have morphed her into the strong, confident, and self-assured woman who stands before everyone today. After graduating high school, Megan plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study business analytics and Spanish.

Taylor Williams – Lancaster, WI

Taylor Williams was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court, field, and course. The aspect he loves most about high school sports is being part of a team and being able to compete at a high level. Taylor competes in basketball, football, and golf. When he is not in school or playing sports, you can find him assisting with youth sports and fundraisers for his school. Taylor’s family roots run deep in agriculture. Farming is part of his family’s heritage and makes up a big part of his community’s culture. Although undecided, after graduating high school, Taylor plans to attend a 4-year college and hopes to play basketball in college.