Mighty Oak Athletic November Athletes of the Month - Made Possible by lululemon Oak Brook
$300 lululemon Oak Brook gift cards for Alaina and Jackson!
We are thrilled to announce our November Athletes of the Month, Alaina McConnell and Jackson Warner, proudly sponsored by lululemon Oak Brook. Each will receive a $300 lululemon gift card in recognition of their dedication to training and excellence in sports.
Meet Alaina McConnell
• Age: 13
• Sports: Softball and Volleyball
• Hometown and School: Darien, IL; Eisenhower Jr. High (7th grade)
• Experience: Playing softball for 5 years and volleyball for 3 years
• Athletic Achievements:
• Helped the Darien Knockouts softball team win 1st place at the Spartan Classic tournament.
• Contributed to her Generals team reaching the IL State Regionals (top 16 in the state).
• Recognized for her strong pitching and shortstop performances, earning numerous medals and trophies.
• Goals: Working hard at Mighty Oak to throw in the high 50s next season.
Meet Jackson Warner
• Age: 14
• Sports: Basketball and Baseball
• Hometown and School: Woodridge, IL; St. Mary of Gostyn (8th grade)
• Experience: Playing basketball and baseball for 8 years
• Athletic Achievements:
• Basketball: Most 3-pointers and highest 3-point percentage in summer/fall tournaments.
• Baseball: Plays for Express and continues to develop pitching and hitting skills during the off-season.
• Training: Trains at Mighty Oak 2–3x a week; favorite exercise is the bench press, while currently improving his snatch.
• Goals:
• Basketball: Make All-Conference for his school team and be a key contributor to his AAU/feeder team.
• Long-term: Play basketball in college.
• Fun Facts:
• Overcame a broken wrist last season and came back stronger.
• Enjoys golfing and spent the summer caddying.
Alaina and Jackson exemplify the determination, hard work, and resilience we value at Mighty Oak Athletic. Please join us in celebrating their achievements!