Willowbrook Football Team kicker named Wintrust Athlete of the Week

Top left and right: Willowbrook senior Betty-Ann Garrett (center) is named as the Wintrust Athlete of the Week for Oct. 13 by Wintrust and NBC Sports Chicago. Garrett is a kicker on the Willowbrook Football Team and was recognized for her contributions to the team, as well as her fundraising efforts to help those dealing with pediatric cancer. She is pictured with Natalie Zeman, AVP Retail Banking with Wintrust, and her teammates. Bottom: Garrett is interviewed by Jared Storck, Producer with High School Lites.

Willowbrook senior Betty-Ann Garrett was named as the Wintrust Athlete of the Week for Oct. 13 by Wintrust and NBC Sports Chicago.

Garrett is a kicker on the Willowbrook Football Team and credits her success in that position to the nearly 15 years she has been playing soccer. Growing up, she was always interested in football, but didn’t start playing until the summer before her freshman year.

Garrett was recognized for her contributions to the Willowbrook Football Team – including kicking eight extra points to help the Warriors to a 56-6 win over Morton on Oct. 6 – as well as her work off the field. Garrett is dedicating her senior season to raising money to support pediatric cancer patients and their families (for details, or to make a donation, go to www.kick-it.org/champ/2017/08/betty-anns-kick-it-campaign).

The Athlete of the Week award presentation and an interview with Garrett were aired on NBC Sports Chicago (formerly CSN Chicago) on Oct. 13 and 14.