5-sport Chicago high school athlete honored for making a difference on and off the field

CHICAGO (CBS) -- It can be tough enough to balance school and sports, but one high school athlete is up for the challenge, taking on not just one but five different sports, in addition to the community service she does.

Melissa Gama-Sanchez plays rugby, flag football, soccer, and basketball, and runs track.

The senior at Pritzker College Prep maintains a 3.6 grade point average while also being a peer leader. She also was selected to travel with the Global Glimpse program to the Dominican Republic, where they participated in service projects, immersed themselves in the local culture, and worked on developing leadership skills.

On Wednesday, she was surprised with two tickets to a sporting event or concert of her choice.

It's part of the Making A Difference On And Off The Field campaign organized by Buddy's HELPERS.

Gama-Sanchez also got a check to donate to her favorite charity to help others this holiday season.