D6 Middle School Athlete of the Week: Leah Ramirez Cerrillo, Prairie Heights Middle School

"I am excited to nominate Leah Ramirez Cerrillo for Student-Athlete of the Week! Although I have only known Leah for a month, her impact on the Prairie Heights volleyball team has already been incredibly impressive. Leah is highly coachable, works hard every day, and leads by example both on and off the court. She brings strong, all-around competitive volleyball skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to helping her teammates succeed.

What truly sets Leah apart is her ability to make every teammate feel valued and included. She never excludes anyone and consistently makes sure everyone feels like an important part of the team. In just a short time, Leah has made a lasting impression on our team through her talent, leadership, work ethic, and the way she brings people together. She is truly deserving of this recognition." - Traci Underwood, Coach

Student Name

Leah Ramirez Cerrillo

School

Prairie Heights Middle School

Grade Level

8th Grade

Sports

• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Track

Positions

All Positions

"My main motivation is to keep getting better and pushing myself. I love the feeling of working hard, improving, and being part of a team. I also want to make myself and other people who support me proud."

What is your goal this season?

"My goal for this season is improving my skills, confidence, and overall performance while being a positive and dependable teammate."

How do you and your teammates hype each other up before a competition?

"We hype each other up before a competition by having positive reminders, team huddle, and visualize success."

What strengths do you have that make you a great student-athlete?

The strengths as a student-athlete are my work ethic, time management, discipline, coachability, and leadership. 

Who are your role models in your sport or life, and how have they influenced you? 

"My biggest role models in my life are my mom, dad, and my aunts. My mom taught me to work hard, stay strong, and always believe in myself. My dad has taught me to keep pushing forward and learn from challenges. My aunts have always supported and encouraged me both in sports and in life. They motivate me to be the best person and athlete I can be."

What high school do you want to go to and why? 

The high school I want to go to is Greeley West. I want to go to Greeley West because they have great competitive sports."