'He Has A Never Give Up Attitude': Manhattan Beach Star Athlete

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Mary Mullenhoff who nominated Dustin (DJ), 12th Grade of Manhattan Beach.

Star student athlete’s name

Dustin (DJ), 12th Grade

Star student athlete’s home state

California

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Manhattan Beach

How do you know the star student athlete?

I’m his mom

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Lacrosse and soccer

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

He’s been a scholar athlete for 4 years in both lacrosse and soccer. He’s been on honor roll all 4 years as well. He had an injury that required surgery and many months of physical therapy and came back stronger to compete and got recruited to play NCAA lacrosse at Elmhurst University.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

He has a never give up attitude, he’s a leader on the field and in the classroom. He cares about the community and volunteering to help the less fortunate.

Keep up the great work, Dustin (DJ), 12th Grade!

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