Each week during Friday Night Matchup, Spectrum News will celebrate some of the top student-athletes that Western New York has to offer.

Williamsville East High School’s Rachel Steffan represents everything a student-athlete should strive for.

Rachel is a senior at Williamsville East and plays for the school’s softball and volleyball’s teams.

Those around her say Rachel personifies the term student athlete, a great example of what the school expects out of its students.

She’s described as a stand-out in the classroom and the community, excelling with high grades and in the activities she takes part in.

Rachel’s coaches say she’s a student that her peers look up to and is an example of the type of person a parent would want their child to grow up as.

Rachel will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards college.

Last December, she committed to playing Division I softball at Fordham University.