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Here’s Why Brooke Was Shouted Out As a Cinnaminson Star Athlete

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

This submission comes from Ellen Moss who nominated Brooke of Cinnaminson High School.
This submission comes from Ellen Moss who nominated Brooke of Cinnaminson High School. (Courtesy of Ellen Moss )

CINNAMINSON, NJ— 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 Ellen Moss who nominated Brooke of Cinnaminson High School.

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Star student athlete’s name

My student athlete is Brooke, a Senior of Cinnaminson NJ. Signed to play basketball at Kean University in Union NJ. Brooke will graduate from CHS w 11 Varsity letters (would’ve been 12 but LAX was cancelled one season for COVID). She’s been captain of her basketball & soccer teams. Named Basketball player of Year of So Jersey for her division, also 3 point finalist. Her dad had a regulation 1/2 court installed in their backyard for practice. Family works out at 5:30 am most mornings in Phila Pa.

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Star student athlete’s home state

New Jersey

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Cinnaminson

How do you know the star student athlete?

My granddaughter

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer, basketball, Lacrosse

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

Brooke has worked very hard to become a valuable player. She works out in a Phila gym most mornings at 5:30 am and practices on regulation 1/2 basketball court her dad had installed in their backyard. As a young teen, her Jaguars team won National Nike title in Chicago Ill. She would’ve graduated w 12 varsity letters except COVID cancelled one season of LAX. She’s been captain of her Soccer & Basketball teams. Named So Jersey Basketball Player of the Year for Division as well as 3 point finalist! She’s a role model to her 3 younger sisters who play on a total of 12 teams!

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

Brooke not only is a star athlete but is on the CHS Honor Roll! She’s set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for missionaries. She’s donated her hair to Locks of Life. She’s made blankets for cancer patients. She & her team sponsored a local cancer patient, Maddie with raising money with a car wash, snack sale and dedicating a game to her. She helps some elderly folks by raking their leaves. She referrees Flag Football games.

Keep up the great work, Brooke!

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