One of the greatest compliments an athlete can receive is praise from an opponent. Throughout his career, Jahkeem Hunt '16 has received plenty of compliments.
Jahkeem has been selected to compete in the Western New England Prep School Boys' Soccer Association All-Star Game Nov. 15 at Loomis Chaffee at 10 a.m.
"He's had some dramatic goals, including two game-winners this year," Coach Gary Cook said. "He's scored on three bicycle kicks in his career. I think I've gone decades without seeing one. He's a dangerous guy. Even games where Coach (Sean) McGrath '07 and I didn't think he was most effective, other coaches have said he's a handful. When teams played us this year, he was the guy they had to stop, so in that context he's had a great season and a great career. I wish he was finishing with a third-consecutive tournament trip, and I know he would trade all of his honors for it as well."
Going into the final regular season match of his four-year impressive career, Jahkeem has 11 goals and six assists in 17 contests. This is the first year he's been selected to the league all-star game. The 5-foot, 11-inch forward was picked to compete in the New England Junior All-Star Game in 2014.
"I'm very happy," Jahkeem said. "I feel it's an achievement because last year I didn't make the league all-star game. I feel like I'm progressing and accomplishing more this year. I'm very honored to do so."
"He's had a wonderful four-year career, capping it off with some well-earned individual honors," Coach Cook added. "I think the most impressive thing is for three consecutive seasons, he's scored 10 or more goals. I think he's only the second guy in my 35 years to do that."