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Athlete of the Week: Devin Decaro

Decaro’s most rewarding part about being a basketball player is becoming a role model for the younger kids.
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Stella Nguyen, Reporter | February 4, 2026

Name: Devin Decaro
Sport: Basketball
Grade: 10th
Star Stats: Averaging 5 points per game, 6 rebounds per game.

Devin Decaro (10) plays defense and tries to get the ball out of a player’s arms. (MaryKate Stroud)

Why did you start this sport: I would always play basketball with my older brothers and my friends. Basketball always brought me joy so in eighth grade I decided to play competitively.

Pre-game ritual?: I like to have an energy drink before my games.

Best memory ever from the sport: My whole ninth grade season with all my buddies on the team.

Proudest moment in the sport: Coach Sodemann giving me the opportunity to swing up to varsity.

Biggest motivation:I want to win. 

Are you planning to do this sport in the future/college: I would like to play this sport in college and get a scholarship to a good school.

How do you stay focused when you’re under pressure: I calm myself down.

What advice would you give to someone starting this sport: Don’t think about it too hard and have fun.

What is the most rewarding part about being an athlete in your sport: Being a role model for the younger kids in the program.

What’s so different about you being an athlete compared to other athletes: I don’t think I’m much different from other athletes. Most I have to offer is hard work and dedication.

 

 

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Stella Nguyen
Stella Nguyen, Reporter
Stella Nguyen is a freshman and this is her first year of Publications at Liberty. She was in Student Council for her last two years of middle school and is CPR certified. She plays travel flag football and wants to work in sports media and managing. You might see her capturing athletes on the field, interviewing and getting media from them. She is looking forward to these next four years of her life in and out of school. 
MaryKate Stroud
MaryKate Stroud, Photo Editor
MaryKate Stroud is a junior, and this is her second year in Publications. MaryKate is one of the  managers for girls Varsity Basketball. MaryKate is also the President for FCCLA, apart of Light House Leadership Team and National Honor Society. MaryKate enjoys doing sports photography and traveling. MaryKate currently works at Kinetic Park. MaryKate plans on going to college after high school and is currently indecisive on where she wants to go, but she knows that she wants to go for broadcasting and human resources.
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