'Truly Loves The Game': Harlem Star Student Athlete

HARLEM, NY — 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 Peter Gonzalez, a basketball coach at A. Philip Randolph High School, who nominated 10th-grader Joseph Jimenez

Star student athlete’s name

Joseph Jimenez

Star student athlete’s home state

New York

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Harlem

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Basketball

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

One of the hardest job descriptions is being a student-athlete. Joseph Jimenez started playing basketball last year and had made leaps and bounds learning how to play the game. He will be a valued member of the Boys JV Basketball team at A. Philip Randolph High School. Currently holding a 90 grade point average, Joseph never misses a 6:30am optional practice session and never misses after school practices. He is constantly looking for ways to work on his game as well as academics.

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

Joseph truly loves the game of basketball. While many more talented kids say the love it, Joseph displays it with his action and work ethic.

Keep up the great work, Joseph Jimenez!

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