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.

Rylee Brattlie – Cambridge, WI

Rylee Brattlie was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being part of a team with a competitive atmosphere. She loves her teammates, coaches and enjoys watching herself improve and grow in each sport. To Rylee, agriculture has taught her hard work and how to win with humility and lose with grace. She is looking forward to using her knowledge and experience to help shape the future of agriculture. Rylee is involved in FFA, school leadership committee, tennis, basketball and manages the baseball team. She is also a religious education teacher, peer assistant and is the president of her local 4-H club. Her future plans are to attend Wisconsin University to get a degree in agriculture education.

Mason Huppert – Durand, WI

Mason Huppert was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is how they can make you grow as a person. Being involved in sports has taught him many life lessons. He also enjoys all the memories created while competing. To Mason, agriculture is much more than just farming; it is about advancement. His family constructed a greenhouse which allows them grow food all year long. Mason is involved in football, FFA, and helps out in church. His future plans are to join the Air Force to serve the people of the United States and then pursue his dream of majoring in agriculture business and minoring in agronomy at the University of Wisconsin River Falls.

Brianna Buechner – Hancock, WI

Brianna Buechner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports include hanging out with teammates outside of school and the bus rides to and from games. Brianna is involved in student council, FBLA, key club, yearbook, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, NHS, class officer, link crew, volleyball, cheer, basketball, wrestling and softball. She is active in her church and the local 4-H club and also volunteers in highway cleanup, food pantry and the June Dairy Breakfast. Brianna’s future plans are to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for Ag Business-Management.

Madeline Maas – Iron Ridge, WI

Madeline Maas was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is celebrating victories with her teammates. She loves the encouraging atmosphere and building up her teammates. To Madeline, agriculture is essential to the world because it gives many people jobs and feeds everyone. It instills a hard-working trait in someone and that’s vital to keep the world moving in a positive direction. She is the FFA secretary as well as the for Student Council treasurer. She is also involved in the academic bowl team, math bowl team, softball, volleyball, basketball, school booster club, local church and highway cleanups. Madeline’s future plans are to continue to work on her farm with her goats. She would also love to attend college for a biology major and eventually become a veterinarian who works with farm animals.

Emmett Gonnering – Campbellsport, WI

Emmett Gonnering was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being a part of the team and competing with his teammates. To Emmett, agriculture means family. It means working hard together as a family, so his farm can be successful. Emmett is involved in football, basketball, track, helps with youth sports and volunteers at the Cougar Booster Club fundraiser, church group and volunteers in other various community activities. Emmett’s future plans are to pursue a life in agriculture. He would like to follow in his grandparents footsteps and take over the family farm.

Onnika Williams – Brodhead, WI

Onnika Williams was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to compete and being around friends and teammates every day at practice. To Onnika, agriculture means an industry that fuels our world. Agriculture has taught her many lessons throughout her life, helping her become the person she is today. She is involved in basketball, track, FFA, student council, and youth group. Onnika’s future plans are to attend a 4-year university to pursue a degree in aviation.

Brady Zemple – New London, WI

Brady Zemple was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is the moment, the fans, and being able to take the field or court with his brothers. He also enjoys cheering on the girls’ teams. To Brady, agriculture means life. The food we eat, the houses we live in and the jobs we have would not be there or would not be the same without agriculture. Agriculture is one of the most important necessities in our lives. Brady is involved in FFA, NHS, leadership council, football, the Lions Sight Program and Think Pink for Cancer Society. He also collects pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House and participates in community activities such as the Wolfwalk Walkathon, Food for America Day, food drives and other service-learning projects.

Gail Wery – Green Bay, WI

Gail Wery was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to bond with peers and work as a team to achieve similar goals. She loves being able to improve as an individual and help her teammates improve as well. To Gail, agriculture is what got her to where she is today. Agriculture became a part of her life when she joined the FFA floriculture team. From there she got a job at a flower shop, interned at a local college for fish and wild rice sampling and became the Southwest FFA president. She is involved in Fox River Monitoring, FCCLA, FFA, NHS, DECA, tech crew, Key Club, soccer, tennis and volunteers in multiple community activities. Gail’s future plans are to go to either Madison University or the University of Vermont to continue her studies in either Environmental Science or Fish and Wildlife Biology with a minor in Spanish. She hopes to pursue her dream of promoting urban agriculture to various communities or working on restoration projects all over the world.

Cole Sarbacker – Edgerton, WI

Cole Sarbacker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the team comradery environment. He enjoys spending time playing sports with his friends, pushing each other to be the best they can be. Nothing beats playing underneath the Friday night lights. Agriculture has instilled a very strong work ethic in Cole, stemming from his dedication in caring for dairy cattle, sheep and pigs. At home, Cole and his two older sisters put in the work to succeed in showing and growing tobacco, which is a very labor intensive crop. Cole is involved in NHS, wrestling, 4-H, FFA, Wisconsin Holstein Association, Badger Honor Flight, Food for Kids and serves his community in many other ways. Cole’s future plans are to obtain a business degree at a university where he would also continue to wrestle at the collegiate level. He is also exploring trade opportunities and is meeting with business owners to gain a better idea of what they do and the paths they took to owning their own businesses.

Kennedy Calnin – Montello, WI

Kennedy Calnin was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is pushing her limits and growing in leadership while playing with new teammates every year. To Kennedy, agriculture offers endless opportunities. She has learned more about herself and her lifelong passions through agriculture. Kennedy is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, FFA, choir, school plays, local trapshooting, June Dairy Breakfast, Earth Day cleanups and the county fair. Kennedy aspires to one day be working in a dental office and running her own cattle business on the side.

Abel Kooima – Waupun, WI

Abel Kooima was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being a part of a team with goals bigger than themselves. To Abel, agriculture is the backbone of our country. It’s bigger than food; it involves new technology and capabilities taking us into the future. Abel is involved in football, FFA, outdoor club and tennis. He is also an intern for the Waupun Fire Department and a student representative. After high school, Abel wants to pursue the training and education to become a full-time firefighter so that he can serve his community in a way that inspires hope.

Natalie Abey – Janesville, WI

Natalie Abey was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. Her favorite part about high school sports is that she gets to play several sports with the same people because of her small school. This opportunity creates a family-like dynamic between teammates. To Natalie, agriculture is the foundation of community and is so diverse that there’s opportunities available for everyone. Natalie is involved in softball, volleyball, basketball, FFA, National Honors Society, 4-H, Dairy Quiz Bowl, Rock County Holstein Breeders and the Wisconsin Club Lamb Association. Natalie plans to purse an animal science degree after high school. She would like to get a veterinary license.

Elyse Linscheid – Cobb, WI

Elyse Linscheid was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. Her favorite part about high school sports is being part of a team and making a lot of friendships while learning life lessons such as time management and goal setting. She also loves the opportunity to be a role model for younger female athletes. To Elyse, agriculture is providing food to people locally and globally. She says there are various parts to agriculture and that it’s not just about farming. Overall, you can be proud of your efforts and involvement with agriculture. Elyse is heavily involved in both school and community activities including volleyball, softball, Leo Club, FFA, Forensics Team, 4-H and National Honor Society. She is a class officer, SWAL math participant, student blood drive coordinator, homecoming chair, is on prom court, an Iowa County Cancer Coalition volunteer and participates in church activities and other community volunteer events. After high school, Elyse plans to attend college in Wisconsin to study math education. She would love to teach math at a middle or high school level and coach volleyball.

Bennett Grossheim – Maribel, WI

Bennett Grossheim was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the bond he has with his teammates. He says being able to have fun with his friends while working to achieve something is a great thing. To Bennett, agriculture is about opportunity. Agriculture provides so many different careers and activities, it’s what makes the world go around. Bennett is involved in FFA, football and Mishicot Enterprises, which is a class that focuses on engraving designs onto tumblers. Bennett’s future plans are currently undecided.

Isabelle Olson – Mosinee, WI

Isabelle Olson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is making new friendships, learning discipline, competitiveness, teamwork, and pushing herself to be the best athlete and person she can be. To Isabelle, agriculture involves passion, dedication, involvement, and never saying no to learning more. She would not be who she is today without agriculture. Isabelle is involved in NHS, choir, cross country, basketball and soccer and is the Vice of FFA vice president as well as Student Senate executive secretary. She also helps coach youth soccer and basketball. Isabelle’s future plans are to attend college to major in Animal Science and then apply for Vet school to become a veterinarian.

Emma Mason – Mineral Point, WI

Emma Mason was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is how her sports teams are like family. They have team dinners as well as bonding time. To Emma, agriculture is her life. Agriculture has surrounded her as she grew up. The farm is the legacy of her dad and grandfather, both of which dedicated their lives to the farm, community and family. Emma is involved in basketball, volleyball, softball, trap, musical, band, choir, FBLA, 4-H and FFA. She also helps out with Special Olympics, Polar Plunge, fairground clean up and youth basketball and softball. Emma plans on going to the University of Wisconsin in Madison to double major in AG Business and Accounting while taking care of her family farm.

Dylan Neuendank – Ringle, WI

Dylan Neuendank was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is not only becoming a better football player but becoming a better person. Another thing that he enjoys about high school sports is developing and demonstrating leadership skills and being able to pass on that knowledge to underclassmen. Agriculture means a lot to Dylan. His grandpa has been farming his whole life and he has been Dylan’s biggest influence. Being able to work the land, plant the seed and harvest food is something that most people don’t know how to do anymore. Dylan is involved in FFA, football, strength and conditioning, construction trades class, 4-H and Food for America. His future plans are undecided but as of now he wants to pursue a career in agriculture.

Cole Schley – Tony, WI

Cole Schley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the being apart of a team as well as developing as an athlete through hard work and perseverance. To Cole, agriculture is the backbone of small communities and society in general. The hard work of those that farm makes life easier for all. Cole is involved in football, baseball, wrestling , powerlifting club, mentors 5th grade students and volunteers at sporting events, working concessions, football chain gang and running the clock. Cole’s future plans are to focus on becoming a better athlete, teammate and continue to serve in his community. After high school he would like to further his education and play sports at the collegiate level.

MacKenzie Wissbroecker – Antigo, WI

MacKenzie Wissbroecker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the track. Her favorite part about high school sports is that she can be herself and show off her talent that God gave her. She also enjoys being able to make friends as well as staying active. To Mackenzie, agriculture is vital part of the community, providing food and opportunity. She is involved in Skills USA, Spanish Club, Powder-puff, NHS, VBS and works concession stands. Her future plans are to be a forensic nurse and run track while in college. 

Austin Cramer, Juneau, WI

Austin Cramer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the trap field. His favorite part about high school sports is being a part of team. Austin’s team is filled with members from various schools which makes his experience even better. He also really enjoys the competitive aspect of trapshooting. Austin has been involved in agriculture his whole life. He grew up on a generational farm that was started by his grandfather and has learned so many lessons from working on it. Austin is involved in FFA, NHS, Clyman Sportsman Club, and participates in many local fundraising activities. Austin also owns and operates his own licensed game farm in which he raises bob white quail and pheasants to sell to sportsmen and landowners. Austin plans on continuing his education at UW Stevens Point and majoring in an environmental-related field. 

Dylan Powell, Norwalk, WI

Dylan Powell was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course, track, and mat. His favorite part about high school sports is the chance to grow as a leader and learn from others. Agriculture means everything to Dylan. Growing up on a farm, Dylan has learned to appreciate the value of farming and what all it provides. Without the strong base of learned to work his hardest and expect the same work ethic from those around him, Dylan would not be where he is today. Dylan is involved in cross country, wrestling, track, forensics, student council, 4-H, and FFA. He also helps at community food distributions, youth wrestling programs, local fun run fundraisers, and volunteers with local marathons. After graduation, Dylan hopes to run in college while pursuing a degree in either agricultural or mechanical engineering. 

Olivia Santos, Bear Creek, WI

Olivia Santos was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court/field. Her favorite part about high school sports is the competition, it motivates her to work hard and be the best she can be. Agriculture is a part of Olivia’s everyday life with her living on a farm. It has given her the chance to learn from her dad, travel to shows, and meet new friends that share a common passion. Olivia is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, choir, theater, student council, leadership council, FFA, 4-H, and she volunteers at a local homeless shelter. After graduation, Olivia would like to play college sports while studying in either veterinary science, healthcare, government agency, or music-related. 

Logan Anderson, Richland Center, WI

Logan Anderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Logan’s favorite part of high school sports is getting to play a sport he loves with his best friends. Agriculture has played a huge role in Logan’s life with growing up on a third-generation beef farm. Farm life has taught him many lessons that he could use outside of the farm. Logan is involved in football, baseball, wrestling, FFA, and FCA. He also participates at the Richland County dairy breakfast, Lions club, Richland County Fair, and Ithaca Fair. After graduation, Logan would like to continue athletics in college and have his own business one day. 

Will Brattlie, Marshall, WI

Will Brattlie was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to hang out with his friends while doing what he loves most. To Will, agriculture means a lot and has opened his eyes to a whole new world. There is so much work that goes unnoticed by others outside of the agriculture world. Will is involved in football, wrestling, baseball, school musical, and 4-H. Once he graduates, Will wants to become a diesel mechanic or welder, and continue working on the farm. 

Wyatt Davis, Lafayette, WI

Wyatt Davis was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Wyatt’s favorite part of high school football is the bond that is created with his teammates. Football has taught him leadership and teamwork and to do his job to the best of his ability. To Wyatt, agriculture means helping the world. Every job is related to agriculture either directly or indirectly and there would not be anything without it. He is involved in FFA, DARE, class treasurer, football, and church. Once Wyatt graduates, he plans to attend Southwest Technical college and major in agri-business. After college he plans to come back to his family dairy farm. 

Nathan Gargulak, Black River Falls, WI

Nathan Gargulak was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field and court. His favorite part about high school sports is being a part of a team and getting to support his teammates. To Nathan, agriculture is about farming and taking care of the animals and land that provide us with food. Nathan is involved in football, basketball, baseball, shooting sports, FCCLA, Science Club, and weightlifting. He’s also a flag football referee, member of a gun club, and enjoys snowboarding and skiing, and works two jobs. After graduation, Nathan plans to get an apprenticeship and become a plumber. 

Ella Schultz, Janesville, WI

Ella Schultz was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts in and out of the pool. Her favorite part about high school sports is being part of a team and cheering for everyone and making everyone feel welcome. To Ella, agriculture is a way for her to express herself in something other than sports. She likes to spend most weekends at her grandparents’ dairy farm. Ella is involved in swim team, FFA, J-Hawk Aquatic Club, and helps coach rec teams during the summer. After graduation, Ella would like to go to college and swim in a D1 or D2 while studying to become a physical therapist. 

Gage Anderson – Waupaca, WI

Gage Anderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the course. His favorite part about high school sports is how close knit his team is and being able to support his teammates. To Gage, agriculture is not just a job sector, it is a group of people with a drive and dedication to support our world through the production of food. These people aren’t just farmers in the field, but the agronomists, researchers, veterinarians, and anyone else working to advance agriculture. Gage is involved in cross country, National Honor Society, FFA, Math Team, Trap Team, Ice Fishing Team, Link Crew, Advisory Board, and Career and Technical Education Agriculture Advisory Board, and is a New Student Ambassador. Gage also helps with Project Backpack and Hides for Heroes and Summer Trap League. After graduation, Gage plans on attending a four-year university to pursue a degree in agricultural engineering or agronomy. 

Evan Henningfeld – Delavan, WI

Evan Henningfeld was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field and court. His favorite part about high school sports is making memories with his friends and teammates. To Evan, Agriculture is a passion, lifestyle, and a community working together. Agriculture has taught him the value of hard work and dedication and has helped Evan become a better leader. Evan is involved in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, FBLA, 4-H, and helps at his local church. After graduation, Evan would like attend college in Wisconsin to study pediatric medicine or a related field. 

Madisyn Henderson, Kenosha, WI

Madisyn Henderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to represent her school and share her passion and love for the game with her teammates. Agriculture is important to Madisyn because she feels it is central to everyone’s lives. She has found many opportunities in agriculture to gain knowledge and leadership and communication skills. Madisyn is involved in volleyball, National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Athlete Leadership Team, FFA, 4-H, and link crew, and many community activities. She also started an Agriculture Literacy Program at her local grade schools. After graduation, Madisyn plans on attending Iowa State University for a degree in agricultural business or agricultural communications and education. She would love to share her passion for agriculture with others. 

Kyle Markley – Prairie Du Sac, WI

Kyle Markley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to play ball in front of the whole town. Agriculture is Kyle’s passion and the only way he wants to live. He loves operating equipment, working cattle, and doing all the other jobs around the farm. Kyle is involved in football and FFA. He loves showing cattle and teaching others about agriculture. After graduation, Kyle would like to get his CDL and purchase a dairy farm or ranch in the future. 

Julie Koeppel, Mishicot, Wisconsin

Julie Koeppel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Julie’s favorite part about high school sports is being able to play on the court with her best friends. To Julie, agriculture means being able to adapt. Agriculture has many distinct aspects that are constantly changing so we must be able to adapt. Julie is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, FBLA, POPS and serves as her chapter’s FFA treasurer. After Julie graduates, she plans to go to college and major in business. 

Tymeka Eisberner, Fairchild, Wisconsin

Tymeka Eisberner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships she builds with others. She loves being able to have fun with her teammates while still being competitive. Tymeka is very passionate about agriculture and says if the world did not have agriculture, then there would not be any fresh food or livestock. Tymeka is involved in FBLA, FFA, Above and Beyond, golf, basketball, track, and volunteers at her community’s food pantry. Once Tymeka graduates, she plans to play golf at Iowa State while enrolled in the school’s veterinarian program. 

Taylor Kramer, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Taylor Kramer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part of high school sports is the family-like bond that is created between the team as well as the lifelong lessons that are taught, such as time management and teamwork. To Taylor, agriculture is a lifestyle of lessons and learning along with a way to provide food. Taylor is involved in softball and is her FFA chapter president. She also volunteers at her community’s food pantry. Once Taylor graduates, she plans to attend a 4-year university for nursing. 

Sydney Cherney, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Sydney Cherney was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part of high school sports is competing and playing with her friends and her sister while seeing the community support the events. Agriculture is the most important thing to Sydney. It presents new challenges every day to help her grow and become a better, stronger individual. Sydney is involved in basketball, soccer, FFA, 4-H, and a community program called All For One that gives young kids with disabilities the opportunity to show and work with animals. After high school, Sydney would like to play college basketball and stay active in agriculture and the livestock industry. 

Laura Bartels, Potosi, Wisconsin

Laura Bartels was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is how every sport builds its own little community and that community becomes like a family. Agriculture is and will always be something that Laura can come home to. On her family farm, she spends most of her time mowing hay, harvesting crops, or moving cattle. Laura is involved in FCA, FFA, art club, softball, and volleyball. After she graduates, she plans on going to college out west in either South Dakota, Wyoming, or Montana to major in marketing. She also wants to rodeo with hopes of joining the pro circuit.

Tianda Hildebrandt, Hustisford, Wisconsin

Tianda Hildebrandt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is getting to meet new people from other schools and building relationships with them. To her this is what makes high school more enjoyable. Agriculture to Tianda means working hard and when things get to feel impossible you don’t give up but keep pushing forward. Agriculture is one of those jobs that you are always learning new things. Tianda is involved in track, basketball, volleyball, FFA president, and student council. Her favorite part of being a part of all these activities is helping others learn because she loves to watch the younger generation grow. After Tianda graduates she wants to attend a four-year college to become a large animal vet.

Hunter Isaacson, Wisconsin Dells, West Wisconsin

Hunter Isaacson was selected as a Beck’s Player With Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the amount of work put in during the off-season. Hunter grew up working on a farm and showing animals through 4-H. This taught him what dedication and hard work is, which carried over into sports and training. Hunter is involved in football, wrestling, and track and field as well as volunteering with the American Legion. Hunter is wanting to pursue sports after college but if not, he wants to join a trade.

Jazmyn Heeg, Colby, East Wisconsin

Jazmyn Heeg was selected as a Beck’s Player With Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school track is that she loves how so many different people can come together and support each other in every event, it’s like a family. To Jazmyn, agriculture is a way of life. She grew up around it and has always loved it. By working on her family’s dairy operation, she’s learned how we support our community and feed the world. Jazmyn serves as her FFA vice president as well as her SkillsUSA secretary. After high school she plans on attending UW-River Falls and majoring in dairy science.