12-Year-Old Jaxson Campbell Named Athlete of the Week

Marshall Middle School student excels in community basketball league

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:31am

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Jaxson Campbell, a 12-year-old student at Marshall Middle School, has been named Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Sadye Gibbs Community Center's Recreational basketball league. Jaxson has been playing basketball for 7 years, starting with the Tampa Park N Rec program, and his favorite part of the game is shooting. He also enjoys the social aspect of playing on multiple teams this season and getting to know more people.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week feature highlights young athletes in the local community who are excelling in their respective sports, inspiring others and showcasing the positive impact of youth sports programs.

The details

Jaxson plays for the Knicks team in the Sadye Gibbs Community Center's Recreational basketball league. He says his favorite memory of playing basketball is shooting hoops with his grandfather when he was younger. While Jaxson's shooting skills are his strength, he wants to continue improving his dribbling. When he's not on the court, Jaxson is involved in FFA (Future Farmers of America) and likes to relax at home. He's also interested in trying baseball in the future.

  • Jaxson has been playing basketball for 7 years.
  • Jaxson was named Athlete of the Week on January 29, 2026.

The players

Jaxson Campbell

A 12-year-old student at Marshall Middle School who plays basketball for the Knicks in the Sadye Gibbs Community Center's Recreational basketball league.

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What they’re saying

“It's gotta be shooting!”

— Jaxson Campbell (plantcityobserver.com)

“It was playing with my grandpa every day when we lived near them when I was younger.”

— Jaxson Campbell (plantcityobserver.com)

The takeaway

Jaxson's passion for basketball and involvement in his local community sports program showcase the positive impact that youth sports can have on personal development, social connections, and healthy lifestyles.