Rangeview High School has some spectacular student-athletes who exemplify what it means to be a leader. These students work hard in and out of school and were chosen to be spotlighted as some Rangeviews most outstanding kids.
Kevin Hernandez
By: PJ Hatchett
Born in Mexico and moving to the United States at just five years of age, there have been many struggles for Kevin Hernandez throughout his life. After picking up a basketball for the first time he fell in love with the sport he would always be doing something that involved basketball. Kevin loved watching basketball, he would watch the Golden State warriors to improve his skills. In a quote from Hernandez, “I started taking basketball seriously when I realized how many told me I was good and when I realized that I could make a living out of playing basketball, basketball is simply just my favorite hobby. When I’m bored I play or watch basketball, that’s literally all I do”. 
Hernandez had a lot of important moments over the years, which made him grow to love the sport; he has dedication no matter how far he is knocked down. Throughout his high school basketball career, he has had 2 major injuries that have set him back. Before his freshman year, he attended a basketball camp and tore his ACL in his right knee. This required surgery and for him to be out for 9 months and miss his Freshman year of basketball. After being out for his Freshman year he returned his Sophomore year. Unfortunately for Hernandez, two years later, while playing an AAU basketball game he tore his meniscus in the same knee that he tore his ACL. This injury required surgery as well; it only took 3 months to heal and he only missed 5 games of his Junior Year so far. Hernandez stated, “I’m just grateful God gave me the opportunity to play basketball and teach me these lessons throughout my injuries.”
Hernandez has learned many lessons from his injuries throughout his career and this season is ready to come back and play better than ever. His high school journey came with many risks and successes, but as January is approaching he will be fully recovered and most likely a starter on varsity.
After talking with his close friend, Hermela Tsegaye, she would describe him as a very humble and consistent player with a touch of new skill within his game. As a person, he is a very kind person who would always reach out and help as much as he can. In a statement from Tsegaye, “He’s kind. He was one of the few players that would talk to me when I became a basketball manager.”
This shows that he is a very nice person who is kind to everyone he meets. Coming off his injuries we are all excited to see what this season will hold for the return of Kevin Hernandez.
Nulaa Kumahn
By: RJ Salas
Some students get major recognition with sports, grades, or even leadership. One student, Nulaa Kumahn, a Junior swinging Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Kumahn says, “What motivates me is my strive to get better every day academically and on the basketball court.”
As for the season Kumahn wants to focus on his grades for the future, Kumahn said, “Something that I’m proud of as a student and player is making sure that I’m at school and practice every day.” When Kumahn first came to Rangeview he said, “The reason why I’m proud of these things is because when I first came to Rangeview I was unmotivated and didn’t want to be a part of anything but when I came to the realization of what I could do I started to work hard to be where I’m at right now and I’m proud of myself for that.”
As a kid he didn’t grow up like most, “It took a lot of courage for me to be engaged with this program because with all the things I had going on mentally and in my household, I really didn’t want to go to school but as things started to get better I decided that I’ll work harder and be more positive.”
Kumahn never had many opportunities as a kid so once he got to play with Rangeview he was ready to take down any task he met. Now as a Junior, ready to become a Senior, he is excited to work hard and graduate next year with a high GPA and also getting some college offers. Kumahn is also ready to get better every day in basketball class and play with the top players in the league.
Devyn Davenport
By: Kai Jesus
Devyn Davenport. Class of 2027, an aspiring basketball player and softball player for Rangeview High School. She was built to be an athlete since a very young age, her dad would brag to his friends saying; “Yeah I said this before they were born they were gonna know how to play all these sports even if they choose not to play them but they’re gonna know how to play them, how to throw a ball and whatnot.”
The plan set for her has so far succeeded since freshman year she has been on Varsity for both softball and basketball, being 37th in her class rank of 512, getting the highest GPA award on the Varsity Softball team, was promoted to captain for softball, and was awarded rookie of the year award for Varsity basketball. She has set the bar high ever since and never looked back.
Back in her younger years before she committed to these two she played tennis, volleyball, swimming, football, and gymnastics. She dedicated those sports to her parents since they wanted her and her brother to at
least try them out before opting out. But throughout the years, the sports that really stuck with her were basketball and softball since her father introduced them to her.
“My dad got me into basketball and softball at that because he always jokes with us that like me and my brother may not play all these sports but we’ll know how to play them but yeah when my parents put me in basketball I never really looked back”
Softball was something she had a natural talent for but never did it competitively outside of high school to not mess with her basketball competitive team.
“Last year I played AAU basketball for the New Mexico Clippers but I haven’t decided what I plan on doing for this summer so stay tuned.”
She has not decided whether to continue in college or not, but regardless she has made her mark within Rangeview students as one of the youngest leaders of her sports.
