Willowbrook Athletics names August Anyway’s Athletes of the Month

Willowbrook Athletics is proud to share seniors Claire Brennan and Dionel Rocha have been named as the Anyway’s Athletes of the Month for August.

Name: Claire Brennan

Sport: Girls Tennis

August successes: Senior team captain Brennan has had a perfect start to her final season as the team’s No. 1 singles player. She has swept the competition with a 3-0 record, which includes claiming the 1st Singles Championship at the varsity quad tournament and three more wins in dual meets to remain undefeated. Behind her lead, the team earned 2nd place at their home quad and boasts an undefeated 3-0 dual-meet record.

Name: Dionel Rocha

Sport: Tackle Football

August successes: In August, Rocha led the team in tackles and touchdowns. Rocha scored a fourth-down touchdown in overtime to beat Glenbard East for the first time since 2012.

* This monthly recognition honors Willowbrook student-athletes and is sponsored by Anyway’s (www.anywayspub.com/oakbrook-terrace/). Recipients are presented with a plaque and a $25 gift certificate to Anyway’s.