Virginia Amateur Sports, Inc. (VAS) organizers of the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, annual athletes of the year have been selected: Micah Jones of Roanoke was named Youth Male Athlete of the Year.
Micah has competed in the Games for many years and has earned numerous medals in Track & Field. Per his nomination, Micah has challenged himself both academically and athletically and is very determined to be the best version of himself in all facets of his life. While maintaining a tough academic schedule, Micah has still been able to succeed in Track & Field winning a National Championship, 4 individual state championships, and multiple district & regional honors. Still with all his accolades both academically and athletically, Micah has continued to remain down-to-earth and personable. He is an amazing young person and it has been a privilege to see him grow up and blossom into the person he is becoming.
Other athletes were: Jacob Jackson of Vinton, named Adult Male Athlete of the Year; Michelle Christine of Leesburg was named Adult Female Athlete of the Year, Haylee Moore of Oakwood was named Youth Female Athlete of the Year; with each selected from the nominees in their category. Nominations are submitted online annually beginning around June and typically run through August (depending on National Congress of State Games deadlines).
These athletes were nominated to represent Virginia in the running for National Congress of State Games Athletes of the Year, and those winners will be announced in late October.
