Community Corner

Meriden Star Student Athlete ‘Works Hard In Everything She Does’

We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!

(Patch graphic)

MERIDEN, CT — 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 Asha James, who nominated Azayla of Meriden.

Star student athlete’s name

Azayla

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Meriden

How do you know the star student athlete?

Friend

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer

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

Azayla has always taught me to find a way to get the job done. Azayla maintains a 95% and above on all her classes, yet still finds time to be a great team player and leader on the soccer field.

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

Azayla works hard in everything she does.

Keep up the great work, Azayla!

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.

Know an outstanding student athlete? Nominate them as a Patch Star Student Athlete.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.