ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: ELLA EVANS

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Ella Evans - BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

Ella Evans
Junior, Marathon 
Girls Weightlifting

“Ella put in a lot of extra work in the offseason and she’s been slowly gathering steam throughout the regular season. She’s hitting big numbers for her weight class, but I know she’s still got some left in the tank.” – Jessie Schubert, Marathon head coach 

At just 125 pounds, Marathon’s Ella Evans is a tiny powerhouse. The junior powerlifter has quietly made gains in the gym with an all-out approach to improving her form and adding plates to her lifts. Last week, Evans brought home two golds at FHSAA’s District 16 1A championships and helped Marathon win the team title. The double district champ was also the top lifter in the traditional event. Her coach emphasized her strong work ethic as well as the intensity she brings to her team. For her strong accomplishments in the gym and willingness to put in the extra hours to improve for herself and team, Marathon’s Ella Evans is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.