1..2...3....Cheese!
No, we are not asking if you want cheese on your No. 1 from Whataburger. Instead, saying to smile for the camera. The San Antonio, Texas area is full of Track & Field talent. Track & Field stars across San Antonio got to experience the bright lights at the recent VYPE SATX Track & Field Photoshoot presented by Whataburger.
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Adrian Rule
"That was the first time I ever met Coach Kenny," Rule said. "He told me to go to the field and told me to do some strides. He checked my form and corrected a few things."
The next thing Coach Kenny did was text Rule's parents. A year later, Rule ran the fastest 1600-meters (4:43) by any seventh-grader in the country. "
He told my parents I should be training," Rule said. "I really wasn't that excited about it. Like, it's running. I didn't like it back then but then started having success. Now, it's what I want to do."
He fought about going to practice but gave in. Especially after recording that personal best. "When I learned I was the fastest in the nation, I couldn't believe it," he said. "I've stayed grounded but was pretty excited and it pushed me to get better. I don't want anyone to beat me in my age group."
Rule works with the high school team and runs AAU track with Celebrity. "Long distance takes perseverance and mental toughness," he said. "Winning is my favorite thing, but I'm a good sport. I'm big on sportsmanship. "Coach always tells me to look for what's in front of me, not behind me. I live by that."
So, it's apparent that Dirkson knows talent and has developed Rule into the next big star at SACS.
2020-21 SACS Cheer Squad
"We were all huddled up in a circle at the awards ceremony, just praying," senior Bella Valdes laughed. "They were announcing the standings starting from third place. When they announced that we won, it was total celebration and excitement."
San Antonio Christian School won state and were able to provide spirit for their school even during a worldwide pandemic. "It was a really tough year, but we just kept working towards our goal," junior Claire Jowers said. "From practicing in masks and not knowing if we were going to compete or not, it took a lot of teamwork and being mentally strong. It was fun and our hard work paid off."
If you have ever seen a cheer competition, there is a tremendous degree of difficulty with athletes flying 20-feet thought the air. "Chemistry is so important for us," Valdes said. "Each stunt group has to have a very good bond and be able to trust each other. The more confidence you have in your team, the more success you are going to have. Everyone has to do their job."
While SACS says goodbye to several senior cheerleaders to graduation, the expectations remain the same in 2021. "We are excited to keep it going," Jowers said. "We are extremely excited to compete again and win another state title. We are going to go back to work."
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