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Week 27 Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Makennah Craft, Jackson Girls
WrestlingSenior
became a three-time state champion at the OHSAA Wrestling Championship
by winning the 100-pound class via tech fall (19-4). Went undefeated the
last three years. Won the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches
Association (OHSWCA) title as a freshman in 2022 during the final season
before the sport was sanctioned by the
OHSAA.
* Brogan Tucker, Graham Local (St. Paris) Boys
WrestlingSenior
won his fourth OHSAA wrestling state championship with a victory via
pin (1:34) to claim the 157-pound title in Division III. Finished the
season 50-1.
Below
is
the latest
round of
nominees...
Week 28-30 Ohio High School Athlete of
the Week
Nominees
* Bryce Stalnaker, Canton Central Catholic Boys LacrosseSenior ranks second in the state with 12 assists in three games. Had five-assist games in wins over The Linsley School and Cardinal Mooney. Also has four goals.
* Leland Beerman, Edgewood (Trenton) Boys LacrosseSenior attackman scored a school record 11 goals (and had an assist) in an opening day 17-8 win over Miamisburg. Also had six goals and six assists in a 15-5 win over Monroe; six goals and four assists in a 13-4 win over Monroe; and four goals and an assist in a 16-6 loss to La Salle. Currently ranks No. 1 in Ohio in goals (27) and points (38). Has 211 career goals and 83 assists.
* Zoe Cuvo, Bishop Hartley (Columbus) Girls LacrosseSenior leads the state in assists (16) and ranks fourth in points (26). Big game was a seven-assist, two-goal performance in a 17-4 win over Westerville South.
* Avery Theibert, Chaminade Julienne (Dayton) Girls LacrosseJunior ranks first in the state in goals scored (35) and points (38). She had nine, eight and seven goals, respectively, in wins over Waynesville, Miamisburg and McNicholas.
* Jenna Dee, Fairbanks (Milford Center) SoftballSenior started the season by hitting a home run in five straight games. Batting .545 with six HRs, 16 RBI, 12 hits, nine, runs, two triples and two doubles.
* Emerson "Emmy" Hayes, Lutheran West (Rocky River) SoftballJunior went 3-for-3 with six runs, four RBI, a double and a HR in a 22-21 win over Valley Forge. Also went 2-for-2 with three runs in a 23-15 win over St. Martin de Porres. Leads the state in stolen bases (16) and ranks sixth in batting average (.833).
* Brandt Filbrun, Franklin Monroe (Pitsburg) BaseballJunior struck out 15 in a 10-0 win over Houston and 11 in a 6-2 win over Twin valley South. Leads the state in Ks (33) and wins (tree). Has a 0.79 ERA in 17.2 innings pitched.
* Camryn Spruell, Hillsboro SoftballSenior leads the state in strikeouts with 83 and ranks 72nd nationally with a 0.58 ERA. Had 20 Ks in a no-hit win over Eastern and 14 in a perfect game victory over Washington Court House. Batting .562 with eight runs and seven RBI. Is 37-7 with 641 Ks the last three years.
Previous
Winners
Week 1 Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Braxton Leeth, Crestview (Convoy)
FootballJunior carried the ball 21 times
for 168
yards and five TDs in a 49-7 win over
Parkway.
*
Bailee Beall, Steubenville Girls
SoccerJunior opened the season with 10 goals and
four assists in wins over Harrison Central, Cambridge and Oak Glen. Tied
for the state-lead with 24
points.
*
Jake LaVerde, Kirtland FootballJunior
quarterback carried the ball 16 times for 341 yards and three TDs in a
55-34 win over Dalton. His TDs came on ruins of three, 70 and 54 yards.
The victory was head coach Tiger LaVerde’s
250th.
Week 2
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Josh Schnetzer, New Miami (Hamilton)
FootballSenior had a remarkable all-around game in a
40-20 win over Manchester. Intercepted three passes, averaged 34.7
yards on three kickoffs and returned one 82 yards for a TD and caught
four passes for 61 yards and a
TD.
* Alyse Christopher, Mt. Vernon
VolleyballSenior had 48, 42 and 42 assists in a loss
to Johnstown Northridge, a win over Watkins Memorial and a loss to
Newark, respectively. Her 260 assists ranks second in Ohio this
season.
* Nick Sylvia, Wheelersburg Boys
SoccerJunior moved to within two points of 200 for
his career with five goals in a 9-0 win over McDermott Northwest. Also
had four goals and two assists in a 12-0 win over Waverly. His 16 goals
currently ranks fifth nationally and his 35 points is seventh (and
second in the state).
* Vivian Henninger, Fairfield (Leesburg) Girls
SoccerSophomore scored five goals in a 12-0 win over
McDermott Northwest. Earlier this season she had four goals and three
assists in an 11-0 win over Peebles. Her 38 points and 16 goals
currently leads the state.
* Grady Kinsey, Indian Valley (Gnadenhutten)
FootballJunior surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards
with 298 and five TDs in a 62-21 win over Meadowbrook. Ran the ball 14
times for a 21.3-yard per carry average. Went for 217 yards and four TDs
in a 51-8 Week 1 win over Ellet. Carer numbers read 3,141 yards rushing
and 53 total TDs (with 50
rushing).
Week 3
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Ella Meers, Stow-Munroe Falls
VolleyballSenior had 61 assists in a 3-2 win over
Mayfield and 44 assists in a 3-2 win over North Royalton. Her 334
assists ranks third in Ohio this season. Has 1,291 career
assists.
* Maci Brown, Danbury (Lakeside)
VolleyballSenior had 42 digs in a 3-2 loss to St.
Joseph Central Catholic. Currently leads the state of Ohio with 300 digs
this season. Has 1,304 career
digs.
* Trey Moore, Wellington
FootballJunior had 27 tackles, a sack and fumble
recovery in a 21-14 win over Plymouth. Has 58 tackles in three games
this season.
Week
4 Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Owen Jurjavcic, East Palestine
FootballSenior carried the ball 31 times for 314
yards and five TDs and completed 11-of-15 passes for 131 yards and a TD
in a 42-27 win over David Anderson. Also had five tackles and a forced
fumble. Has run for 825 yards and 11 TDs and thrown for 382 yards and
five TDs for the 3-1 Bulldogs.
*
Joshua Byers, Danville FootballSenior
had 25 tackles (12 solo), four TFL and a rushing TD in a 20-8 win over
Mt. Gilead. His 72 tackles ranks No. 2 nationally. Averaging 18
tackles-per-game.
* Daylee Sandlin, Greeneview (Jamestown) Girls
SoccerJunior had 11 goals and four assists in wins
over Springfield Catholic Central, Dayton Christian and Unioto. Her 22
goals ranks 15th
nationally.
Week 5
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Zebulin Kinsey, Toronto FootballSenior
quarterback and Cincinnati recruit completed 13-of-14 passes for 435
yards and seven TDs in a 53-13 win over Oak
Glen.
* Nathan Hemberger, Western Reserve (Berlin Center)
FootballSenior surpassed 300 career tackles with 22
in a 41-22 win over Lowellville. Has 85 tackles and eight TFL this
season and 303 tackles and 39 TFL for his
career.
* Nolan Hopson, Hardin Northern (Dola)
FootballSenior scored 32 points (five TDs and two
PATs) in a 38-15 win over Perry. Closing in on 400 career points (has
397). Currently averaging 10.7 points per game in 37 career
games.
Week 6
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Nate Emrick, Dixie (New Lebanon) Boys
SoccerSenior netted seven goals in a 12-1 win over
Franklin-Monroe. His 37 goals and 82 points this season rank fifth and
sixth nationally, respectively.
*
Libbie Baker, Hilltop (West Unity)
VolleyballSenior went over 1,000-career kills with
games of 26, 25 and 24 kills in wins over Stryker, Evergreen and
Montpelier, respectively. Career numbers read 1,037 kills, 340 digs and
334 blocks.
* Maxwell Hawkins, Crestview (Columbiana)
FootballSenior went over 1,000-yards rushing for the
season with 210 and five TDs on 21 carries in a 57-7 win over
Brookfield. Has rushed for 1,038 yards and 16 TDs this season. Has 2,607
career rushing yards and 32
TDs.
Week 7 Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Isaac Waller, Alexander (Albany)
FootballSenior carried the ball for the first time
this season and scored a 62-yard TD on his first carry en route to 154
yards and three TDs on 16 totes in a 40-0 win over River Valley. Also
had 21 tackles, three TFL, a sack, a blocked punt and a fumble recovery.
Averages 14.1 tackles over his career, which includes 282 tackles, 26
TFL and 12 sacks.
* Jaxson Wenger, Northmor (Galion)
FootballSenior receiver snagged seven passes for 203
yards and three TDs in a 42-0 win over East Knox. Averaging 27.5 yards
per reception (14 catches for 385 yardsd) this season and has six
TDs.
Week 8 Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Kyleigh Lippincott, Minerva Girls
SoccerJunior had seven goals in an 11-0 win over
Edison. Also has six- and five-goal games this season. Has 167 career
points (67 goals and 33
assists).
* Turner Lachey, Lehman Catholic (Sidney)
FootballJunior completed 20-of-35 passes for 395
yards and five TDs in a 35-7 win over Covington. Has 2,202 yards passing
and 26 TDs this
season.
Week 9
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Eva Becerril, Sycamore (Cincinnati) Girls
GolfJunior shot a two-day total of 143 to win the
OHSAA Division I girls golf state
championship.
* Grace Hastings, Pettisville
VolleyballJunior had 51 assists in a 3-1 win over
Stryker. Her 797 assists this season ranks ninth in Ohio. Has 1,146
career
assists.
Week 10
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Aaron Walters, Logan Elm (Circleville)
FootballSenior completed 21-of-28 passes for 304
yards and five TDs in a 34-32 win over Hamilton Township. Career numbers
are 6,415 passing yards and 57 passing
TDs.
*
Lauryn Auchmuty, Columbus Grove Girls
SoccerSenior had four goals in a win over Mansfield
Christian and three goals and an assist in a win over Bluffton. Her 47
goals this season ranks 17th nationally, while here 110 points is 18th.
Has 336 career points (144 goals and 48
assists).
Week 11
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Landon Kimmel, Tippecanoe (Tipp City) Boys Cross
CountryJunior set the state meet record and course
record (regardless of division) at Fortress Obetz en route to winning
the OHSAA Division I state championship by 14 seconds with a time of
14:33.81. Finished third last
year.
* Daniela Scheffler, Lake (Uniontown) Girls Cross
CountrySenior set the course record at Fortress
Obetz en route to winning the OHSAA Division I state championship with a
time of
7:01.29.
Week 12
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Suzie Roginski, Bishop Watterson (Columbus) Girls
SoccerJunior made two saves during PKs as the Eagles
won the program’s first soccer state title 3-0 in PKs over North
Royalton in the D-II state
final.
* Layton Massie, River View (Warsaw) Boys
SoccerJunior had 13 saves in a 1-0 2OT win over
Worthington Christian in the D-IV state
championship.
* Susan Schaaf, Springboro Girls
SoccerJunior had 11 saves in goal as the Panthers
claimed their first girls soccer state title with a 4-2 win in PKs over
Walsh Jesuit in the D-I state final. Walsh was ranked No. 2 in the
country.
Week 13
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
Bodpegn Miller, Ontario FootballSenior
and Ohio State recruit completed 13-of-28 passes for 294 yards and three
TDs and carried the ball 24 times for 209 Yards and two TDs in a 49-48
win over Shelby.
* Cyren Wallace, Danville
FootballFreshman carried the ball 12 times for 293
yards and two TDs in a 46-6 win over Miller. Has 797 yards rushing and
12 TDs this season.
* AJ Bower, Northmor (Galion)
FootballSenior went over 7,000-career yards in a
21-7 win over Ridgewood. Was 14-of-19 for 213 yards and two TDs in the
game. Career numbers read 435-of-726 passing for 7,151 yards and 90
TDs.
Week 14-15
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Shaun Terry, Ironton FootballSenior
and Missouri recruit caught 10 passes for 148 yards and two TDs, ran for
a 67-yard TD and intercepted a pass in a 28-17 win over Liberty Center
in the OHSAA D-V state
championship.
* Grady Kinsey, Indian Valley (Gnadenhutten)
FootballJunior ran for 247 yards on 36 carries and
accounted for 34 of Indian Valley’s 37 points (new OHSAA D-IV state
title game record) in a 37-36 win over Perkins. Rushed for four
touchdowns, recovered his own fumble in the end zone for a fifth
touchdown and converted a pair of two-point conversion attempts. He also
completed a 50-yard
pass.
Week 16
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Abbie Schmidt, Eaton Girls
WrestlingSophomore won the 140-pound title at the
third annual Eaton Women’s Wrestling Invitational in dominating fashion.
Pinned all five of her opponents in 0:30, 0:31, 0:09, 1:29 (semifinal)
and 0:43 (final), respectively.
*
Haylee Beachy, Shekinah Christian (Plain City) Girls
BasketballJunior had 16 assists, 12 points, five
rebounds and four steals in a 60-55 win over Tree of Life Christian.
Averaging nine points, 6.3 assists (8th in Ohio), 3.7 steals and three
rebounds.
Week
17-18
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Quinn Kwasniak, Cornerstone Christian (Willoughby) Boys
BasketballSenior hit 19 three-pointers, went
21-of-21 at the FT line and dropped 53 and 49 points in wins over Kirby
(TN) and Lafayette (MO), respectively. Also had 16 rebounds and 11
assists in the contests. Averaging 36.7 points and seven assists a game,
which ranks fifth and 55th nationally,
respectively.
*
Brody Durham, Crestwood (Mantua)
BasketballSophomore had 17 assists and four steals
in a 67-47 win over LaBrae and 13 assists, eight points and four steals
in a 78-44 win over Ravenna. His 7.6 assists per game ranks 35th
nationally. Also averages 10 points, 3.7 steals and 3.2
rebounds.
* Cameron Elwer, St. John's (Delphos) Boys
BasketballJunior scored 41 points in a 78-46 win
over Parkway to make him the Blue Jays all-time leading scorer with
1,482 points.
* Caleb Ryman, Covington
WrestlingJunior put together an impressive run en
route to winning the 150-pound title at the Greater Miami Valley
Wrestling Association Holiday Tournament. He won his five matches 15-0,
17-2, 4-1, 12-2 and 19-4 (in the final). Ryman already has 100 career
wins and is the first Buccaneers wrestler to win a GMVWA title since
2018.
Week 19
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Morgan Crawford, Cleveland Central Catholic Girls
BasketballSenior had 33 points, 14 rebounds and
three assists in a 69-60 loss to Gilmour Academy. Also had 28 points, 14
rebounds, nine steals and five assists in a 59-38 win John Marshall and
16 points, seven steals, six rebounds and four assists in a 61-37 win
over Bedford. Averaging 20.1 points (ranks 21st in Ohio), 6.7 rebounds
and 3.7 steals.
* Gavin Wagner, Calvert (Tiffin) Boys
BasketballSenior had 63 points, 35 rebounds and 15
assists in wins over Woodmore, New Riegel and Clyde. Averaging 19.7
points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.7
assists.
* Kennedy Houston, Centennial (Columbus) Girls
BasketballSophomore had 25 points, 10 steals, five
assists and three rebounds in a 72-17 win over Whetstone and 21 points,
six steals, five assists and five rebounds in a 60-23 win over Linden
McKinley. Averages 21.2 points (ranks 18th in Ohio), 8 steals (second in
Ohio), 6.6 assists (third in Ohio), 3.9 rebounds and 1.4
blocks.
Week 20
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Brooke Bender, Anthony Wayne (Whitehouse) Girls
BasketballSenior reached 1,000-career points with 16
in a 61-47 win over previously unbeaten Mason at Classic in the
Country. Also had 23 points (five 3s) in a 68-38 win over Green at
CIC.
* Carter Behlmer, Lake (Millbury) Boys
BasketballJunior set a new school record with nine
3-points (en route to 30 points) in a 78-34 win over
Rossford.
* Maggie Pothast, Fort Jennings Girls
BasketballSenior scored 19 points to surpass 1,000
for her career in a 55-32 loss to Hardin
Northern.
Week 21
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Dominic Bell, Lawrence Upper (Sagamore Hills) Boys
BasketballSenior dropped 50 points in a 86-23 win
over Heritage Classical Academy. Averaging 18
points.
* Gator Nichols, Maysville (Zanesville) Boys
BasketballJunior hit a school-record nine 3s en
route to 41 points (eight rebounds and four assists) in an 83-33 win
over River View. Averaging 25.9 points, 4.2 assists, four rebounds and
2.3 steals. Career numbers are 819 points, 175 assists and 154
rebounds.
* Elizabeth Dunmire, Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland) Girls
BasketballJunior had 20 points, 22 rebounds, six
blocks, five assists and four steals in a 57-47 win voer John Hay. Also
had 31 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks, four steals and four assists in
a 69-41 win over Warren JFK. Averaging 18.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.4
steals and 3.5 assists. Career numbers read 1,270 points, 695 rebounds,
259 steals and 182
assists.
Week 22
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Kaylah Thornton, Fairmont (Kettering) Girls
BasketballA week after becoming the program’s
all-time steals leader, the junior surpassed 1,000-career points with 23
(and eight steals) in a 78-20 win over Northmont. Averaging 16.3
points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 steals and 2.4
assists.
* Colton Conkle, Coshocton Boys
BasketballSenior dropped 33 points in a 56-53 win
over New Lexington to became the program’s all-time leading scorer
(1,531 points and counting). Tom Sandry set the previous mark in
1984.
Week 23
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Emily Moore, Shenandoah (Sarahsville) Girls
BasketballSophomore had 18 points, nine rebounds and
nine steals in a 46-24 win over Wood County Christian and seven points,
10 assists, nine steals and seven rebounds in a 64-44 loss to John
Marshall. Averaging 13.8 points, 5.6 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1
steals.
*
Carter Wheeldin, Caldwell Boys
BasketballSenior had 91 points, 40 rebounds, 12
steals, 10 assists and eight blocks in wins over Eastern, Frontier and
River. Averaging 18.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 3.3 assists and
2.4 blocks. Career numbers read 923 points, 759 rebounds, 265 assists,
216 steals and 138
blocks.
Week 24
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Steven Lincoln, Crestwood (Mantua) Boys
BasketballSenior hit a program record 11
three-pointers (and scored 33 points) in an 87-35 win over Ashtabula St.
John. The 11 three-pointers made (shot 18) is tied for the 26th best
made 3-point effort in state history. Averages 10.1
Points.
* Nylah McShan, Steubenville Girls
BasketballJunior had 68 points and 41 rebounds in
wins over River, Zanesville and Dover. Averaging 20.3 points, 9.8
rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.3 assists. Career numbers are 891 points, 430
rebounds and 126 steals.
* Brody Buchanan, Fairland (Proctorville) Boys
BasketballSenior had 35 points, three assists and
three rebounds in a 68-62 win over Chesapeake. Averaging 18.9 points,
4.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds. Career totals are 605 points, 134 assists
and 131
rebounds.
Week 25
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
*
Cooper Crouch, Riverside (De Graff) Boys
BowlingSophomore rolled a 760 series to win the
title at the Division II Beaver-Vu District Tournament. Rolled a 744
series to win the Sectional Tourney a week earlier at Rollhouse
Lanes.
Week 26
Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Christopher Ritchie, Mechanicsburg Boys
BowlingSenior won the OHSAA Division II Bowling
state title with a 764 series that included a 296
game.
* Maddie Moody, Archbishop Alter (Kettering) Girls
BasketballSenior and Northern Kentucky recruit
scored a career-high 32 points in a 67-63 D-V regional final win over
McNicholas to become the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,638
points.
* Nadia Lough, Rootstown Girls
BasketballSenior had 45 points, 18 rebounds and six
assists in wins over Smithville (37-36) and Canton Central Catholic
(67-55). Averaging 12.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, three assists and 2.1
steals. Career numbers are 1,184 points, 884 rebounds, 226 steals, 205
assists and 68
blocks.
