Being a veteran 4 year varsity athlete, Gwen pulled the volleyball team together this year, and finished her highschool volleyball career with the gold medal that she deserves. Not only should she be Far East athlete of the season, she should definitely be considered for the Far East athlete of the year. She holds more track&field records then anyone else in the history of the league, and she dominates on the volleyball and basketball courts. Plus Dave forgot to mention that she was named MVP for the Far East volleyball tournament.

This is the Second year in a row hes won tennis singles! He deserves some credit. Having a football player run a great play doesnt make his fall athlete of the quater. He has achieved so much and has been consitant and a good player. There is a big difference in athletes that play with a team and an athlete that plays by himselft. Kyle being by himself on the field where it is one on one the only person to pump himself up is himself. The only person to affect the outcome of the match is him. I give my props to him! GOOD JOB!

I would say the athlete of the quarter would have to go to Trin and Wiliie.

I say Trin because he has put up some good numbers this year and he's a big part of the reason why Seoul won Far East this year. Big players step up and do big things in the big games and he did that. He didnt get that much recognition last year because he had to share carries with Tez and myself, but when he did get to carry the ball, he made some big plays. I think he is probably the best defensive player in the pacific. He had a interception in every game we played in last year and hes a great open field tackler. He also made the game winning tackle to win Far East.

I wouldnt be surprised if Willie won becuase hes one of the best athletes in the pacific and he did so many great things this year. You would have never guess this was his first year playing football. I just wish he would have played last year.

Kyle Sprow should get it!

He is a two time individual champ and doubles champ too. I agree with pantherpride, it takes more than a good run or good hit to be named the athlete of the quarter. Unlike football he has no one to rely on. The match is complety on him, and he won it alone, twice. Hard work and dedication has made him the athlete he is today n he has earned it.

For girl maybe the osan vollyball girl or elisa mason?

It's hard to believe that "Rookie" was not mentioned in this spectacular roll call of fabulous athletes. He played varsity last year as a freshman rushing for over 600 yards, this year he is the Japan Football leading rusher (correct me if I'm wrong) with over 1500 yards and he was not even mentioned? Hmmm. I know he's not a senior and the team did not win the championship, but he had one heck of a season and my thinking says that he has earned at least a nomination. He surpassed all of the personal goals he had set for himself. He stepped up his game in the midst of injuries to other key players and never complained, he gave 100% all of the time without ever quitting.

How do you determine your nominees? What criteria has to be met? -- I'm just curious...

Although I know Rachel's abilities and skills quite well, I am one who believes that for one to be selected as the MVP from a losing team they must be the absolute knock-down, stand-out, heads above the rest type of athlete...one who is clearly the most important not only for their team but the type of athlete every coach would clear a spot for on their bench, even if that meant displacing their best player. I don't believe that was the case in this year's Far East (nor was it last year)...I believe that if you truly had the best player (all things being equal - and for Morrison they certainly are) then you should have won, particularly when the DoDDS schools compete in team sports where chemistry and continuity are such critical factors for success otherwise you wouldn't see everyone jumping for joy when the DoDDS school finishes 7th (as is the case with Class AA)...I do not wish to turn this into an athlete bash, however. Rachel didn't ask to be MVP, nor did Celine last year. They were chosen by coaches who often try to manipulate and politic to get their athletes chosen. Rachel is a stand-up kid and a great athlete. She stood out immediately as a 9th grader and never looked back...my hat is off to her and I was very proud of Celine to hear how she handled everything - she knows the deal...all class athletes do.

DoDDS schools do quite simply have more hurdles to face in terms of building winning programs and having an athlete like Celine makes those hurdles more bearable. She levels the field and makes a contribution in each and every sport for which she is a member because of her skill, quiet intensity, and determination. She is a a difference maker, pure and simple and without her the championships of the past two years would not have been possible.

While the repeat is surely a great accomplishment, most would agree that last year's field was far more competitive overall than this year (ISSH, Faith, and Morrison, all had strong teams) and Celine was still able to rise to the top of that crop posting similar numbers as she had this year.

When you think about MVP's, think about championships; for Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Bret Favre and the like - ask them which meant more - winning an MVP or winning a championship;I can assure you that the latter was what they were after. So, after all of this debate subsides and the MVP's and Athletes of the Quarter and Year are selected the only things left will be the two championship banners in the gym that Celine helped hang and I bet if you ask Celine which is more important you'll get the right answer as well...Great Season.

SFS didn't drop a set the whole year, and she won best hitter and mvp for kaiac, if it goes to someone in girls volleyball it has to be her.

Whether Celine or Britney are the best volleyball players in Korea, it would be very difficult to use statistics, as SFS played fewer sets. They also play different positions. Celine has to set in a 6 2, therefore getting fewer opportunities to hit. Regardless, what I really do not understand is the talk of Britney, when she is not even the best player on her own team. I believe the best player's name is Rhoda. Why is Rhoda ignorred? I can't be the only one thinking this. I think it is wrong. Sorry Rhoda. What a shame.

It says that Alexander only has 17 touchdowns but i know for a fact he has about 20 of them. People must have forgot about the 3 kickreturns he had this season.

I agree...Ariel Rhoda is a tremendous player and has been since she stepped off the plane from Texas. She has the best court awareness of just about anyone I have seen in a very long time. She definitely has the skills to play at the next level, particularly Libero. I'd write her a recommendation in a heartbeat.

Johnell Alexander deserves to be athlete of the quarter. no other player in football this season did as much as he did on ALL SIDES of the ball. This article gives him only 17 out of the 20 touchdowns he had this season. TWENTY!!! 14 rushing, 3 receiving, and 3 returns. He also had 6 interceptions on defense, and racking up over 40 tackles. He couldnt have done anymore than this. He lead Edgren to one of the best seasons it has had in a long time, and a 3rd consecutive championship. Athlete of the quarter? Look no further than Johnell Alexander

Having played against both, I'd have to say give it to Seoul's runningback Stansel. Ya he might not have as many touchdowns, but he's a leader for the team. He had the sportsmanship and the skill to earn my vote.

Brittney Rader should be added to list of candidates for Athlete of the Quarter. Her performance in leading the Seoul Foreign Crusaders to a 25-0 record, APAC and KAIAC Championship and a run of 70 consecutive undefeated sets in a row was dominating. She set a school record with 334 kills on 648 for a .412 kill percentage. She also served at 92% with 71 aces and had 44 block points. Finally, she was named MVP, Best Hitter and Best Server at the KAIAC Tournament as well as being named All-APAC. She will be attending Asbury College on a volleyball scholarship next fall.

I agree that Brittney is a fantastic player but I would like to see Ariel Rhoda's stats as well. In my opinion she has been the impact player for SFS for the past 4 years. Without her, that streak of 70 sets would not have been possible, particularly her ability to pass and play defense.