Emma Seamon and Thiago Luna: The Montgomery News November Athletes of the Month

By Sam Bernardi for The Montgomery News | Posted November 3, 2026

>> Emma Seamon

It takes quite the effort to remove Emma Seamon from a soccer pitch. The Montgomery senior is committed to William & Mary next year. Head Coach Yannick Smith selected her a captain, and she leads the Cougars with 20 goals through 14 games. She is never fully satisfied. Pre-practice. During practice. Post-practice. Recovery. Whatever it takes to bring home a state championship. “If I take her off, I think she won’t talk to me for about a week,” Smith said, only half-jokingly. “… I think her leg would have to be falling off for her to agree to come out.” “She’s a young professional,” Smith added. “She trains like she’s a pro, and it’s cool to see because it’s the reason it translates so easily for her. Read more

>> Thiago Luna

Montgomery senior Thiago Luna arrives at his cross country or track races and likes to chat with teammates and friends from different schools. That is, until the race is about to start. “I try not to think about the race at all. I’m fully not locked in until I’m on that start line,” Luna said. “I always try to think happy thoughts.” It is easier to think happy thoughts when you hold the winter indoor track record in the 800m, which Luna broke as a junior with a 1:57.40 time. Read more

Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale or to Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza.