Star Athlete: Lorton 8th Grader Shines On The Court, In The Community

LORTON, VA — 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 Travis Trapp, who nominated Peyton of Lorton. Peyton, who is a top basketball player in Fairfax County and an honor roll student, has a passion for helping special needs children.

Star student athlete’s name

Peyton

Star student athlete’s home state

Virginia

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Lorton

How do you know the star student athlete?

Father

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Basketball

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

Peyton, as an 8th grader, has been playing with the South County High School Girls Basketball team during the fall season. Currently enrolled at South County Middle School, she is an Honor Roll Student and was nominated for NJHS. She is also a member of the AAU program, The Fairfax Stars, who competed and placed 4th place at the Nike National Championship in Chicago this summer.

Outside of sports and academics, Peyton has a passion for special needs children. Her cousin was born with Down Syndrome, and Peyton supports her cousin's cause by participating in an advocacy walk annually in Richmond called Step Up For Down Syndrome. Peyton put her own games and training to the side to support a wonderful cause and her cousin Maia.

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

Peyton is a STUDENT-athlete.

Keep up the great work, Peyton!

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