Mooresville High School Athletic Department Pendill Wealth Management Athletes of the Week October 13th – October 18th The Mooresville High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the Pendill Wealth Management Athletes of the Week Award for the week of October 13th – October 18th. The award will be given to one female and one male student-athletes who displayed athletic excellence in all areas of competition during the previous week of athletic contests. Pendill Wealth Management is proud to recognize student athletes for their athletic achievements each week while supporting the Mooresville Athletic Department. The Mooresville Athletic Department is honored to partner with BJ Pendill to recognize the Mooresville High School student athlete of the week. Athlete of the Week – Football – Journey Thompson, Senior This week’s Athlete of the Week is senior wide receiver Journey Thompson, who turned in one of the most dominant performances in Pioneer football history. In Mooresville’s 42–21 win over Perry Meridian, Journey exploded for 9 receptions, 283 yards, and 4 touchdowns, putting on an incredible display of athleticism, focus, and big-play ability. His performance helped propel the Pioneers to their second straight victory, closing out the regular season with a 5–4 record and a fourth-place finish in the Mid-State Conference (3–4). Journey’s effort, consistency, and competitive drive have made him one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the conference. His 283-yard, four-touchdown night will be remembered as one of the most prolific receiving games ever for the Pioneers—and a testament to his hard work and playmaking excellence. Athlete of the Week – Boys Cross Country Team The Mooresville Pioneers Boys Cross Country Team earns this week’s Athlete of the Week honors after punching their ticket to the IHSAA Regional for the first time since 2020. The Pioneers delivered an outstanding team performance at the Shelbyville Sectional held at Blue River Park, finishing 4th overall with a total team time of 1:27:04 and an impressive 17:24 average across their scoring five. Senior Parker Bohr led the way, finishing 12th overall in 16:57.04, followed closely by Magnus Thorstenson in 13th (16:57.12) to give Mooresville two top-15 finishers. Luke Merkle crossed next in 23rd (17:28.44), while Owen Lawson and Hardan Olson rounded out the scoring five in 35th (17:48.34) and 37th (17:53.74), respectively. Corbin Hutchinson (51st, 18:55.02) and Juan Hernandez-Gonzalez (65th) provided valuable depth as displacers, ensuring the Pioneers held strong among the advancing teams. The milestone caps weeks of steady pack running and gives this group well-earned momentum for the Regional round.