Meet Larry Hardy III, The People’s Champ MVP Student Athlete of the Week!

Larry is a 4th grade student at Southside who participates in football, soccer and swimming! "Larry will be a 4th grader at Southside Elementary in Buffalo who participates in Football now for 5 years and was the MVP for year 2016-2017. He also plays Soccer and Swim, Larry likes to try different sport and puts his all into it. He is a good kid in school as well by staying on the Honor Roll and keeping perfect attendance, I know for sure Karry is the REAL MVP! Keep doing a good job."

Amaya is a 10th grader at Cleveland Hill High in Cheektowaga, who participates in dance, cheerleading! "Amaya is a competition dancer for Center Stage Dance Studio in Cheektowaga. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and competing for the past 6 years. In addition to dance, Amaya is also a varsity cheerleader for the Cleveland Hill Eagles. She is heading into her sophomore year at Cleve Hill and has maintained honor status her entire school career, even while juggling 12 hours of dance per week, cheer practice, and volunteering as a dance teaching assistant for children ages 2-8. Amaya is dedicated & hardworking, giving 100% to everything she does. She is a kind hearted person and caring person who genuinely enjoys helping anyone that she can." Keep being AMAZING Amaya! You are the real MVP!

Christopher is in Pre-K and participates in gymnastics, soccer, baseball, and swimming! "Christopher is such a well rounded person. He is more than exemplary. His willingness and readiness always grabs the coaches attention. He's done everything but baseball for multiple years now. He's heginning wrestling in the fall. There isn't one sport, or one season, that a coach doesn't pull his parents aside to compliment him and acknowledge his skill. He's tall so people always thinks he's older than he is. When they find out his age they're even more astounded by his maturity, knowledge of and skill in the game. Everybody in our city knows "Little C." He's always our MVP."

James is a 12 grade student at St. Mary's in Buffalo, who plays football! "He's going to be the best in WNY!" We salute you James, you are the REAL MVP!!

Jaishaun is a 3rd grader at Glendale in Amherst, who participates in football, basketball, and baseball! This little guy is already a triple threat! Jaishaun is a "hard-working individual that has drive to excel on the football field basketball court, as well as in the classroom. He does his best to make everyone around him smiles, because he loves to dance on the football field after making plays for his team. He works hard in the classroom to get good grades 80+ avg and strives for perfect attendance." That's why Jaishaun is the REAL MVP!

Kayla is a 9th grade student at Cleveland Hill who participates in gymnastics! "Kayla should be nominated for student athlete of the week because she is a dedicated and caring team player. Kayla has been on the Buffalo Turners gymnastics team since age 7 and has improved her skills greatly to compete as a level 6 state champion. Kayla takes pride in her sport and gives it her all. She is kind, courageous, and all around sweet person. She cheered on her fellow eagles as a Cleveland Hill cheerleader and is a senior Girl Scout. She takes pride in her education achieving honor roll every semester, being apart of the National Junior Honor Society, and finished her middle school year as one of the top Ten students! She has an artistic spirit and will have pieces of her art at the Albright Knox Museum this Fall. I believe the dedication and discipline she has learned in gymnastics continues to Keep being help her flourish in life and in the classroom." Keep doing your thang Kayla! You are the REAL MVP!

Austin is about to start is senior year at Burgard! He is reppin' for the class of 2018! Austin plays football. "Austin has a 3.4 GPA and he is one of the best athletes in WNY. He just transferred to Burgard from Timon. He is a great student and athlete and he is a great person. He is a very mature and he is respectful and a very very hard worker. He deserved this Award and recognition because he is a leader and should be noticed!" Well put...Austin, that is why you are the REAL MVP!

Marquis is a 3rd grade student who participates in Basketball, Football and Soccer! "Marquis AKA Q is the MVP due to his dedication on and off field or court. On field or court he is fearless, dedicated, hard working and a overall great athlete. Off field he is a amazing student maintains great grades 89 or higher while having late practices and having to get up early for school. He keeps pushing towards his school and sport goals!!!!!!" Keep up all your hard work Marquis, you are the REAL MVP!!

Dom graduated with the Class of 2017 from MST High! He participated in football, basketball, and baseball! "Dom is very intelligent and athletic. He kept his grades up all through High school and will be attending West Virginia University this fall." You are the REAL MVP Dom! Keep reppin' that 716 over there in WV!!

Isabella is a 9th grader at City Honors who plays rugby and soccer! "Bella is a well rounded smart, funny, self motivated young lady! She not only plays rugby and soccer at City Honors, she's also a dancer. She has been taking dance professionally for 8 years. She takes tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, ballet and pointe all while remaining on the honor roll at City Honors. She also made it to Cadet in Girl Scouts. She is unstoppable, goal driven and excels in everything she puts her mind to. We are truly proud of her!" Yo goooooo giiirl! Keep being AMAZING, you are the real MVP!!