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Week 11 Ohio
High School Athletes of
the Week
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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.
Below is
the latest
round of
nominees...
Week 12
High School Athlete of
the Week Nominees
* Molly Creech, St. Ursula Academy (Cincinnati) VolleyballSenior had 30 kills and 20 digs in a five-set D-II state title win over Anthony Wayne. Had 20 kills and 11 digs in a 3-1 semifinal win over Wadsworth.
* 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.
* Ella Jackson, Gilmour Academy (Gates Mills) VolleyballSenior had 53 assists in a 3-1 D-III state championship win over Ursuline Academy. Had 46 assists in a 3-1 semifinal win over Toledo St. Ursula.
* 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.
* Jenna Barhorst, Fort Loramie VolleyballSenior had back-to-back matches with 39 assists and 12 digs in D-VII state championship and semifinal wins over Tiffin Calvert and Strasburg-Franklin, respectively.
* Wyatt Butler, New Albany Boys SoccerSenior had 11 saves as the Eagles own the program’s first soccer state title with a 5-3 victory in PKs in the D-II state final.
* Christian Ruggiero, Padua Franciscan (Parma) FootballSenior had 10 tackles and three interceptions and also caught five passes for 73 yards and a TD in a 39-34 win over Buckeye. Has 65 tackles and six INTs this season.
* 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.
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).
