The High 5 Athlete for Friday, March 30, is Wayland High junior Jennifer Rhines (pictured, left), who followed in her older sister's footsteps by becoming the Massachusetts State diving champion.
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Mike Lynch is well aware how good the Warriors swim program has been over the years, and was mighty impressed with Rhines' drive and determination.
"I just love diving so much," Rhines told Lynch. "I'm so glad I did it. I wish I started it earlier than I did. I tell everyone, if they want to go out and do something, to just go for it."
Rhines had such an outstanding season, she is being considered for high school All-American status. But the highlight of her season so far was winning the state title.
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"I was so excited," Rhines said. "It was one of the greatest moments of my life. I've worked so hard all season."
Her coach, Mike Foley, said the key to Rhines success is her concentration. "She's tremendously focused," Foley said. "
High 5, a weekly look at a Massachusetts high school athlete, is in its 16th year of providing Channel 5 viewers an indepth look at one of the Bay State's finest. Check here every week to see who
Mike Lynch picks to win this week's award.
Previous High 5s:
- March 30, 2001: Wayland diver Jen Rhines
- March 23, 2001: Danvers boys hockey team
- March 9, 2001: Framingham hockey sniper Katie Cox
- March 2, 2001: Dana Hall School fencing team
- Feb. 16, 2001: Westford Academy basketball star Jessalyn Deveny
- Feb. 9, 2001: Keefe Tech wrestler Billy Rimbach
- Feb. 2, 2001: Charlestown point guard Antonio Chatman
- Jan. 26, 2001: Melrose basketball star Quiana Copeland
- Jan. 19, 2001: Norwood three-sport star Alfred Fincher
- Jan. 12, 2001: Braintree basketball star Jade Leitao
- Jan. 5, 2001: Woburn wrestler Michael Parziale
- Nov. 24, 2000: Savio Prep running back Stephen Grillo
- Nov. 17, 2000: Belmont High senior soccer star Laina Ceddia
- Nov. 10, 2000: Woburn golf team
- Nov. 3, 2000: Fitchburg quarterback Jason Twomley
- Oct. 27, 2000: Marian soccer striker Kristin Goddard
- Oct. 20, 2000: Walpole field hockey goalie Christine Buckley
- Oct. 13, 2000: Malden running back Rick Bethelmie
- Sept. 29, 2000: Brockton football coach Armond Colombo
- Sept. 22, 2000: Braintree football team
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