Congratulations to basketball player Noelle Acosta and wrestler Alwalid Bourkia for being selected as the top performing SGHS Tartan athletes for the month of December. 

Noelle Acosta

Noelle Acosta is a junior on the girls varsity basketball team and has played a crucial role in the early achievements of the Lady Tartans.

She currently leads the team in scoring with an average of 12.4 points per game, also topping the charts in steals with 4.2 per game, all while demonstrating exceptional defensive skills.

Noelle is a dedicated young athlete both on and off the court, maintaining an impressive average of 97.

Alwalid Bourkia

Alwalid Bourkia, a senior and captain of the varsity boys wrestling team, is guiding the team to another successful season.

Wally has been on fire, with no competitor managing to go the distance with him. Throughout the year, he has only allowed one takedown. By the end of December, Wally had clinched titles in multiple tournaments, and earned recognition as Section 2’s Wrestler of the Week. In December, he had an impressive record of 13-0 with 10 pins.

Currently he stands at 18-0, achieving 15 pins, one technical fall, and two forfeits. Additionally, he is solid academically, holding an 88 average.