Star Student Athlete: Meet Washington Heights' Nile Edwards

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, 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 Gislaine Edwards who nominated Upper Manhattan resident Nile Z. Edwards.

Gislaine is Nile's mother.

Star student athlete’s name

Nile Z. Edwards

Star student athlete’s home state

New York, New York

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Washington Heights-Inwood

How do you know the star student athlete?

Parent

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Basketball

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

Imagine not having words to communicate until you were five. Children can be cruel and Nile Edwards never let his speech delay keep him from striving in basketball.

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

Hard work and discipline pave the road to success

Keep up the great work, Nile Z. Edwards!

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