Ja’Quan Lax, of Bolivar, Recognized as Outstanding Male Student-Athlete at Freed-Hardeman University

The Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) Lions and Lady Lions traded their jerseys for suits and dresses as the FHU athletic department honored its student-athletes during the second annual Roar Awards held in late April.

Ja’Quan Lax, of Bolivar, Tennessee, was recognized as Outstanding Male Student-Athlete – Men’s Basketball. Lax is earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

The student-athletes joined the athletic staff as well as family and friends to join in a meal before each team recognized three student-athletes. Voted by their teammates, each team selected a “Best Teammate,” “Best Christian Example” and “Team MVP” honoree. Capping off the celebrations, the athletic training department honored three student-athletes before the top four awards were announced. The sports medicine department honored students with awards called “Workhorse,” “Diligent Dan”, and “Overcomer.”

“The Roar Awards are special because it is all about the student-athletes,” said FHU Director of Athletics Jonathan Estes. “We have some of the best student-athletes in the world. They embody the spirit and attitudes that we want in our families, in our churches, in our communities and in our world. We want to honor their commitment to the classroom, their commitment to each other, their commitment to the Lord and their commitment to their sport.”

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