09/09/2026
🐻🏆 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – OUR FIRST NOMINEES OF 2026–27! 🏆🐻
Bear Country, WE’RE BACK! 💙💛 And what better way to kick off the new school year than by celebrating five outstanding student-athletes who are already making an impact for Jefferson Athletics!
Meet our FIRST Athlete of the Week nominees of the 2026–27 school year! 👇
⭐ Mason Tulik – Boys Cross Country
Mason took home the individual championship at the Milan Puddle Jumper Invitational, crossing the finish line in an impressive 17:22.45! 🏃♂️💨
⭐ Claire Miller – Girls Cross Country
Claire finished 2nd at the Milan Puddle Jumper Invitational and continues to be a rock star for the program — organizing camp, showing up to practices, and stepping up as a leader for her teammates. 💪🏃♀️
⭐ Jackson Vallie – Boys Soccer
Against #5 state-ranked Huron, Jackson was an absolute brick wall. 🧱⚽ In pouring rain and under relentless pressure, he recorded an incredible 33 saves, single-handedly keeping the Bears in the game. His resilience and leadership continue to set the tone for Jefferson.
⭐ Taryn Stevens – Girls Golf
Taryn is the definition of commitment. She hasn't missed a single practice or match while balancing golf and band, and she's competed through a broken toe and even after having her wisdom teeth pulled — never complaining and always putting her team first. ⛳💙💛
⭐ Caleb Henry – Football
Caleb led the Jefferson defense in a big victory over Airport, making multiple huge plays in crucial situations to help the Bears come away with the win. 🏈💪
🗳️ NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Help us choose this week's Athlete of the Week!
👍 LIKE THE PHOTO OF YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE ON THE ORIGINAL POST to cast your vote!
🕙 Voting closes Sunday at 10:00 PM.
🏆 THANK YOU TO OUR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK COMMUNITY SPONSORS!
This program is made possible by businesses and organizations that believe in our student-athletes and want to help us celebrate them!
💙 Shine Your Lite Nutrition
💛 Jefferson Boosters
💙 Hungry Howie's Pizza
💛 Boundless Cafe
💙 Doctors of Physical Therapy
Because of their support, our weekly winners receive some awesome prizes — but more importantly, they get the recognition they’ve earned! 🥳
Good luck to all five nominees, and thank you for helping us celebrate the effort, leadership, and heart our student-athletes bring to Jefferson Athletics every day!
LET’S HEAR IT, BEAR COUNTRY! 🐻💙💛