ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: R.J. ESTEVEZ

a young man standing in front of a blue house

R.J. Estevez
Senior, Key West 
Football

“R.J. has added size, strength and speed this offseason. He works hard in the weight room and on the field.” – Johnny Hughes, Key West football coach

Offseasons are when a student athlete can really make gains, and R.J. Estevez has been doing just that. He has been diligently attending summer workouts and putting in the time and effort needed to improve his game. Conchs football coach Johnny Hughes believes he will play multiple positions, both offensively and defensively, this season. The rising senior will see time at linebacker, defensive end, fullback and tight end in some situations. His hard work in the weight room will ensure he quickly becomes an impact player for the Conchs this year. For his dedication to his team as well as relentless self-improvement, R.J. Estevez is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Tracy McDonald
Tracy McDonald fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.