(SPS) - The winner of the December Core Value Award is Sapulpa High School junior and Lady Chieftains varsity basketball player Tyla Heard.
Tyla received the award for Mental Toughness.
"What was said about you is that you've gone through injuries, you've never complained, you've persevered and never complained. You've never found an excuse sit out. You always push through and brought other people up with you," said SPS Athletic Director Michael Rose told Tyla as he presented her with a plaque as her coaches and teammates looked on.
The Core Value Award is given to the student-athlete who best exemplifies the values of Sapulpa Chieftains Athletics - character, humility, commitment, integrity, self-control, mental toughness, team, responsibility, honor, and service.
The winner is selected after nominations are submitted by the coaches and reviewed by the athletics department.
The Core Value Award is sponsored by Tier One Lawn. Winners of the award receive a pullover as well as a QuikTrip gift card courtesy of Tier One.
Congratulations!