By Chris Cox

When Angela Clark found out she was named Mom of the Month for Central Christian she was admittedly surprised.

“I didn’t really know what it meant,” she says with a bit of a chuckle. “I’m just being a mom and doing what God made me to do. I just like to think I’m coming along side my family and being their cheerleader.”

There’s a lot of cheerleading going on by Angela. Her husband, Adam, is the boys basketball coach at Central Christian and both of her sons, 17-year-old Hudson and 16-year-old Tucker, play basketball along with several other sports. She is also a cheerleader for her daughter, Ashlynn, who is the oldest child at 21. 

“Tucker plays football and Hudson plays soccer,” she says. “Both play basketball. Hudson also runs track and Tucker plays golf. We also hope Hudson can run cross country again next year.”

With kids involved in numerous activities, including the arts, Angela just tries to support them in the best ways she knows how.

“Obviously, I go to the games,” she says. “I cheer them on and try to be an encouragement to them, especially if they’re down. I say many prayers over them for safety and a good attitude. I just try to be there for them.”

Angela, who also works at The Bakery House & Catering in Hutchinson, knows things can get tough and busy but says she wouldn’t change a thing.

“Being a sports parent might run you ragged and make you tired, but you wouldn’t want it any other way for your kids,” she says. “You just want your kids to do and participate in what they want. You just pray and ask God for strength.”