Class 3A Feature Athlete (Sept. 29)



Name: Dannika Susko
High School: Plum
Grade: 11
Position: Middle Hitter

Background Info: Dannika plays volleyball, soccer, basketball and track & field at Plum. Dannika is a second year starter. Athletic accomplishments include lettering in basketball and volleyball freshman and sophomore year. Named rookie of the year and most coachable player in basketball. Lettered in track for 400 and high jump. Academic high honor roll student and is in AP and honors classes. For the week of Sept. 9-24, she recorded: 37 kills, 5 blocks, 37 digs, and 7 aces.

Quotes from Plum coach Kelsey Bonk: "Dannika has really stepped up into a bigger role for our team this year. Her volume of touches has gone up exponentially and she has really embraced her new role. It has been great to see her turn into a leader offensively and defensively. She is such a hard worker not only on the volleyball court but in every sport she plays while still maintaining high academic status."