By Matt Browning

Nolan Reynolds of Belle Plaine High School was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Athlete of the Month for October. Reynolds is an offensive and defensive lineman for the Dragons.

“It means a lot to be chosen out of our group of talented guys,” Reynolds said. “It’s an honor because I know any of the athletes on our team could be given this award just as I have received it.”

Last season, Reynolds was a second team All-League selection as an offensive lineman and he has bigger plans this season.

“I want to achieve first team all-league this year for my position and really prove to myself that I am worth all of the hard work I’ve put in over the years,” Reynolds said. “Individually speaking, I’m just trying to do my job and focus on providing this team with the best possible opportunities we can get.”

Reynolds also plays baseball at Belle Plaine and outside of sports participates in National Honors Society and FACCLA.

Next year, unless the perfect offer comes along, Reynolds plans to attend Wichita State University to study Exercise Science, with the hope of getting his Chiropractic doctorate degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City.