Mena Coaches have selected # 00, Payton Clark, and # 12, Alex Rocha, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Players of the Month for February.
Payton is a Junior, Shooting Guard, for the Lady Cats and is the daughter of Heather Goss and Tim Clark. For February, Payton averaged 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. She is also a member of the Lady Cat Volleyball Team. When not in school, Payton enjoys working with Special Olympics and spending time with her friends. She also plays on a traveling basketball team outside of school. Payton plans to go to college and become a Basketball Coach, but is undecided as to where she will attend a University at this time.
Alex is a Senior, Small Forward, for the Bearcats and is the son of Dr. Carlos and Norma Rocha. For February, Alex averaged 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. Alex is also a member of the Bearcat Cross Country Track Team. Alex serves as a member of the MHS Student Council. He has already been accepted to attend the very prestigious, Tulane University, next year, in New Orleans LA, where he will study Biology and Pre-Med. Alex hopes to eventually become a physician, like his Father.
Shown presenting Payton and Alex with their game balls are: Farm Bureau Agent, Mitch Sikes, and Bearcat Head Coach Randy Peters.
Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena High School Athletics!!