By Hayden Swope

Jordan Peck, a volleyball player from Minneapolis, was chosen as the American Family Insurance Athlete of the Month. 

“For me, being chosen as an American Family athlete is a huge honor,” Peck said. “It truly makes the years of hard work and dedication pay off.”

Peck spent the offseason training by playing club ball and working in the weight room. 

“Preparing for this upcoming season began last winter with club volleyball,” Peck said. “Throughout the summer, I put numerous hours into the weight room and the gym just getting my hands on a ball.”

Peck focused on being a leader on and off the court, and is ready to drive the Lions far in the postseason. 

“With the talent my team has this season, I have made it a goal of mine to lead my team to state by being the best leader and teammate I can be,” Peck said. 

Besides volleyball, Peck is involved in numerous things at Minneapolis, including student council, national honors society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, basketball, dance, and track.

Peck is undecided on where to continue her academics, but knows the career path she would like to go down.

“After high school I plan to become a nurse but am undecided on a college,” Peck said.