For Lassiter High School student Luke O’Malley, Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons home game against the Detroit Lions wasn’t just a Christmas holiday treat.
The junior football player was a featured part of gameday presentations at Mercedes Benz Stadium that included a video highlight reel and an introduction by Falcons cheerleaders.
O’Malley is a finalist for the Falcons High School Man of the Year Award, which recognizes prep athletes who “make a positive difference on the field, in the classroom and in the community.”
In addition to playing varsity football, Luke also plays baseball and swims for the Trojans. He also sports a 4.0 grade-point average and is involved in other school and community projects.
“Being chosen to represent my team by my awesome Head Coach, Coach Thom, was an extreme honor!” he said. “Being named a finalist for this prestigious award leaves me excited, honored and humbled. I hope to continue to make a positive difference and example for my school, athletic teams, community and country. My ultimate goal is to have the honor and the incredible opportunity to serve my country like my parents, sister and brother-in-law.”
Luke’s older sisters also were star scholar-athletes at Lassiter. Shannon was part of four-time state champion swimming teams at Lassiter and was a standout swimmer at the University of Georgia.
Lauren O’Malley also swam for Lassiter and competed at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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