Northern Kentucky/Indiana Player of the year Brie Crittendon, Ryle – The senior averaged 14 points per game for the Raiders, who were 23-3, 33rd District champions and Ninth Region semifinalists. She was the Ninth Region’s Miss Basketball finalist and a McDonald’s All-American nominee.
Joel Steczynski, Dixie Heights; and Kevin Bundy, Bishop Brossart – Steczynski led the Colonels to their first Sweet 16 since 1992. Dixie finished 27-3, winning 22 in a row, and lost to Russell in the first round. Bundy led the Mustangs to their first Sweet 16 since 2001, losing in the first round to Bowling Green. Brossart finished 21-6 overall and won the 37th District and 10th Region.
First team Sofia Allen, Scott
Lacey Bradshaw, Notre Dame
Brie Crittendon, Ryle
Hope Fox, East Central
Marie Kiefer, Bishop Brossart
Madelyn Lawson, Dixie Heights
Sydney Lockard, Dixie Heights
Whitney Lind, Cooper
Mya Meredith, Scott
Rylee Turner, Newport Central Catholic
Second team Kelsie Anderson, Boone County
Grace Bezold, Holy Cross
Quinn Eubank, Ryle
Abby Holtman, Ryle
Kylie Koeninger, Campbell County
Jenna Lillard, Ludlow
Kelsey Listerman, Highlands
Haylee Neeley, Walton-Verona
Laci Reinhart, Dixie Heights
Josie Trabel, East Central
Honorable mention
Beechwood : Carlie Arlinghaus; Bellevue : Jaden Bivens, Deja Joseph; Bishop Brossart : Rosie Jump, Lauren Macht, Jordan Rowe; Boone County : Adrianna Haynes, Skylar Holder; Conner : Ellie Smith; Cooper : Kay Friehofer, Liz Freihofer, Logan Palmer, Dayton : Lacey Holt, Angel Thomas; Dixie Heights : Samantha Berman; East Central : Kyla Maxwell; Highlands : Alyssa Harris, Rory O’Hara, Emma Riccobene; Holmes : Nejai Lewis; Holy Cross : Julia Hunt; Lawrenceburg : Kirsten Cross, Kierah Lowe; Lloyd Memorial ; Morgan Jenkins; Ludlow : Paige Arnold, Mylee Garrett; Newport : Elexis Litton; NCC : Annie Heck; Notre Dame : Macie Feldman, Noelle Hubert, Jillian McKnight; Pendleton County : Saniah Thomas; Ryle : Sarah Baker, Austin Johnson; Scott : Ava Coleman, Madelyn Wilson; St. Henry : Morgan Flanagan; Villa Madonna : Sofia Durstock, Kiki Unkraut; Walton-Verona : Maggie Buerger, Kylie Lay.
Boys swimming The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky boys swimming.
Swimmer of the year Braden Osborn, Mason - The senior was the anchor on Mason’s state-champion 200 medley relay and led off the Comets’ third-place 200 free relay squad. Individually, he finished fifth in the 100 free and won a state championship in the 50 free.
Diver of the year Samuel Hool, Talawanda – The senior won a district championship and finished 14th at state.
Coach of the year Tim Beerman, St. Xavier- Beerman, who recently stepped down, led the AquaBombers to their 13th consecutive OHSAA state team championship.
First team Braden Osborn, Mason
Adam Lamping, St. Xavier
Kevin Glennon, Kings
Thackston McMullan, St. Xavier
Alex Ingram, St. Xavier
Jake Young, Kings
Samuel Hool, Talawanda
Erik Menchhofer, Sycamore
Owen Taylor, St. Xavier
Tristan Menninger, St. Xavier
Preston Landolt, Sycamore
Carl Bloebaum, Mason
Adam McDonald, Lakota East
Alex Craft, Walnut Hills
Nathan Wall, St. Xavier
Jack Grandy, Moeller
Evan Fentress, Milford
Nicholas Gockerman, St. Xavier
Avery Clapp, Sycamore
Elijah Devyak, Mason
Second team Logan Tobery, St. Xavier
Chase Guenther, St. Xavier
Seth Butler, Little Miami
Justin Dostal, Anderson
Bishop Carl, Sycamore
Will Morstadt, St. Xavier
Liam Skinner, Sycamore
Kavin Lynch, Kings
Aiden Leamer, Kings
Kyle Allen, Turpin
Ethan Moore, Walnut Hills
William Froass, St. Xavier
Kevin Wu, Mason
Logan Bliss, Turpin
Donald Grote, Oak Hills
Gavin Hang, St. Xavier
Division II Swimmer of the year Gibson Holmes, Indian Hill- The sophomore won a state championship in the 100 butterfly for the second consecutive year and added a state title in the 200 individual medley with a school-record time of 1:48.20.
Diver of the year Nathan Cox, Mariemont- The senior captured a district diving title and finished seventh at state.
Coach of the year Matt Harrison, Indian Hill- After winning a state championship in 2020, Harrison led the AquaBraves to a second-place finish at state in the team standings.
First team Gibson Holmes, Indian Hill
Nathan Cox, Mariemont
Dan Edmonson, Indian Hill
Tim Kalin, Seven Hills
Luke Paxton, Badin
Sam Pettengill, Cincinnati Country Day
Brady Horgan, McNicholas
Logan Ottke, CHCA
Tyler Schehr, Fenwick
John Kaleta, Fenwick
Jonah Karschnik, Williamsburg
Jordan Davis, Wilmington
John Penote, Summit Country Day
Gabe Yin, Indian Hill
Will Ford, Indian Hill
Brooks Olson, Fenwick
Patrick Gibbons, Badin
Jack Proctor, Badin
AJ Vibberts, CHCA
Jonah Mikesell, Mariemont
Brandon Burke, Badin
Second team George Puthoff, Fenwick
Nick Davidovich, CHCA
Tommie McQueery, Bethel-Tate
Christopher Maring, Seven Hills
Ian McQueery, Bethel-Tate
Manuel McMenemy, Winton Woods
Jack Cumming, Mariemont
Matthew Coulson, Seven Hills
George Hausberger, Seven Hills
Josh Baker, Madeira
Scott Burk, CHCA
Phillip Forbes, Mariemont
Jackson Burke, MVCA
Casey Anderson, Cincinnati Christian
Daniel Cooper, Mariemont
Sam Adams, Seven Hills
Ben Starkey, Indian Hill
Northern Kentucky/Indiana Swimmer of the Year Mac Russell, Highlands - Russell, who has signed with Kentucky, won the KHSAA state championship in the 50-yard freestyle for the second straight year. He also won the 100 freestyle, giving him three career championships. He made the All-American cut in winning both events. He also swam on the 400 freestyle relay that finished second in the state and the 200 medley relay that finished eighth. Both of those relays won the regional championship in addition to his solo crowns.
Diver of the Year Aidan Stigall, St. Henry – He won the KHSAA state diving championship with 465.75 points, marking the 11th time in the last 12 seasons a local diver has won the boys championship.
Coach of the Year Amanda Johnson, Highlands – She directed the Bluebirds to second place in the KHSAA state meet behind Louisville St. Xavier, who won its 33rd consecutive team championship.
First team Jack Banks, Highlands
Will Griffith, Highlands
Sam Jones, Highlands
Parker Knollman, Covington Catholic
Patrick Lester, Covington Catholic
Mac Russell, Highlands
Eli Shoyat, Beechwood
Aidan Stigall, St. Henry
Brandon Thomas, Conner
Nick Weber, East Central
Second team Austin Cutcher, St. Henry
Roman Furuta, Ryle
Matt Herfel, Highlands
Bret Holt, Covington Catholic
Evan Jones, Highlands
Blake Koenigsknecht, Ryle
Benett Koenigsknecht, Ryle
Jake Larkin, Covington Catholic
Rene Reil, Dixie Heights
Alex Warning, Scott
Honorable mention
Calvary Christian : Caleb Howard; Covington Catholic : Nick Bonta, Max McCauley; Covington Latin : Liam Connelly; East Central : Skylar Cavins; Highlands : Reece Guthier, Adam Pawlak, Harrison Pawsat, Bode Russell, Benjamin Vaught; South Dearborn : Bailey Whitelock; Villa Madonna : Ty Dropic.
Girls swimming The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky girls swimming.
Division I Swimmer of the year Emma Dalton, Mason- The senior delivered Greater Cincinnati’s only Division I girls swimming championship, winning the 100 backstroke in 53.91. Dalton also led off Mason’s state runner-up 200 medley relay and was on the Comets’ fourth-place fun in the 200 free relay.
Diver of the year Sarah Krusinski, Mount Notre Dame – The senior won a Division I 1-meter diving state championship with 468.10 points.
Coach of the year Mark Sullivan, Mason- Sullivan led Mason to a district championship and a state team runner-up finish.
First team Ashley Fryer, Lakota West
Faith Rudowski, Kings
Sarah Krusinski, Mount Notre Dame
Emma Dalton, Mason
Hannah Hill, Springboro
Kiara Anchrum, Mason
Tiana Anchrum, Mason
Madelyn Hensler, Seton
Mallory Hanna, Ursuline
Molly Presler, Seton
Katie Fisher, Lebanon
Ellen Lange, St. Ursula
Reese Lugbill, Mason
Ashley Lugbill, Mason
Maria Meinhardt, St. Ursula
Phoebe Wright, Walnut Hills
Paige Striley, Lakota West
Langley Petersen, Mason
Karina Ashton, Mason
Abby Susec, Springboro
Elizabeth Noble, Walnut Hills
Second team Erin Fentress, Milford
Maren Patterson, Talawanda
Jillian Ruffner, Mount Notre Dame
Lucia Johnson, Turpin
Courtney McKeown, St. Ursula
Emma Hartman, Mason
Savanna Bos, Ursuline
Anelise Kim, Sycamore
Sophie Cooper, Milford
Eva Watts, Turpin
Alexandra Johnson, Turpin
Emma Jernovics, Springboro
Madeline Wolfe, Ursuline
Elizabeth Naylor, Ursuline
Sofia Matern, Walnut Hills
Lauren Clippard, Colerain
Abby Perun, Sycamore
Isabelle Gomez, Lakota East
Kate Luckett, Kings
Melanie Schweikert, Kings
Anna Tiernan, Seton
Ava Stallmeyer, Walnut Hills
Brooke Kamstra, Seton
Division II Swimmer of the year Ella Jo Piersma, Seven Hills — The junior won state championships in the 100 and 200 free for the second straight season.
Diver of the year Grace Courtney, Wyoming — The junior won a state 1-meter diving championship
Coach of the year Brandon Williams, Seven Hills — Williams led Seven Hills to a fourth-place finish at state, the best of any local program.
First team Corinne Kieser, Seven Hills
Grace Ramirez, Cincinnati Country Day
Ella Jo Piersma, Seven Hills
Grace Courtney, Wyoming
Jessey Li, CHCA
Caroline Ramirez, Cincinnati Country Day
Mia Latimer, Cincinnati Country Day
Josie Festa, Indian Hill
Camille Huxol, Cincinnati Country Day
Kiersten Souders, Mariemont
Anna Palen, Indian Hill
Kathy Zhao, Indian Hill
Jacqueline Young, Mariemont
Ava Ellis, Mariemont
Isabella Pivor, Indian Hill
Josie Domet, Seven Hills
Marina Oria, Indian Hill
Carolyn Wolujewicz, Seven Hills
Isabel Ramirez, Cincinnati Country Day
Second team Maggie Overberg, Indian Hill
Lydia Eberlein, Mariemont
Abigail Replogle, Summit Country Day
Aida Thoman, Mariemont
Lily Mitchell, Summit Country Day
Catty Geyer, Badin
Anna Lewis, Madeira
Kathryn Shaffer, Summit Country Day
Mia Hagenauer, Wyoming
Lydia Eberlein, Mariemont
Ella Garza, Madeira
Claire LeRoy, Madeira
Jane Feichtner, Madeira
Lily Mitchell, Summit Country Day
Elizabeth Fager, Summit Country Day
Northern Kentucky/Indiana Swimmer of the year Lainy Kruger, Notre Dame – The sophomore won the state championship in the 100-yard breaststroke, meeting the All-American time standard. She finished second in the 100 freestyle, just 0.09 seconds off of the previous state record. Kruger set a school record in the event. She was regional champion in both events.
Diver of the Year Peytton Moore, Cooper – The freshman won the KHSAA state diving championship, the first in school history in the event.
Coach of the Year Jeff Floyd, Ryle – He directed the Raiders to the Region 7 championship for the second straight year and fourth place in the state team standings.
First team Alexa Arkenberg, Ryle
Elizabeth Brewer, Dixie Heights
Kyra Hall, East Central
Lainy Kruger, Notre Dame
Emma Littrell, St. Henry
Peytton Moore, Cooper
Riley Quinn, Notre Dame
Mackenzie Tucker, Dixie Heights
Bethany Weber, Ryle
Callie Young, Dixie Heights
Second team Ryon Argo, Beechwood
Ava Deegan, Campbell County
Lauren Groeschen, Highlands
Melia Kinross, Ryle
Dahlia Kissel, Dixie Heights
Ameliya Lynn, St. Henry
Paige McDaniel, Ryle
Chris Nowak, Cooper
Sophie Thomas, Conner
Reese Yauger, Ryle
Honorable mention
Cooper : Alivia Williams; Covington Latin : MaryLauren Veazey; Dixie Heights : Maycie Skaggs; Ryle : Kelsey Hammons; Simon Kenton : Leigha Travis; South Dearborn : Holly Kraemer.
Girls wrestling The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky girls wrestling
Wrestler of the year Chloe Dearwester, Harrison – The nationally-ranked Dearwester went 32-1 , capturing district and state championships en route to being named the SWOWCA girls wrestler of the year.
Coach of the year Chris Baird, Harrison – Baird led the Harrison girls wrestling team to a district championship and a fifth-place finish at the OHSWCA Girls State Wrestling Tournament.
First team 101- Haley Williams, Mason
106- Chloe Dearwester, Harrison
111- Rachel Elizondo, Fairfield
116- Cerenity Bergeron, Taylor
121- Grace Hicks, Lakota West
126- Kendra Hiett, Lakota West
131- Elisa Reese, Western Brown
137- Meghan Werbrich, Taylor
143- Lizbeth Banderas, Norwood
150- Erin Martin, Walnut Hills
160- Molly Hudler, Harrison
170- Abi Miller, Western Brown
189- Gabrielle Chandler, Harrison
235- Jessica Edwards, Harrison
Second team 101- Isabella Savage, Taylor
106- Kaitlyn Fischer, New Richmond
111- Alexa Donahue, Bethel-Tate
116- Abbey Puckett, Clermont Northeastern
121- Rachel Nusky, Badin
126- Lilly Kinsel, Harrison
131- Aaliyah Lee, Harrison
137- Lacie Reese, Western Brown
143- Marissa Meyer, Fairfield
150- Jesse Foebar, Clermont Northeastern
160- Kylie Prather, Clermont Northeastern
170- Amara Hedges, Mason
189- Chloe Vining, Bethel-Tate
235- Rylee Kirkwood, Harrison
Honorable mention
101- Emma Strittholt, Harrison; 106- Isabella Urcaregui Naran, Mason; Katie Black, Taylor; 111- Brooke Weisbrodt, Badin; Brynn Clark, Mason; 116- Dakota Propeck, Western Brown; Bailey Brewer, Colerain; 121- Julie Sung, Mason; Jasmine Artikova, Little Miami; 126- Paige Foster, Mason; 131- Ivy Stephan, Clermont Northeastern; Sam Hazenfield, Bethel-Tate; 137- Emma Schatzel, Mason; Madison Greene, Harrison; 143- Lilly Braden, Clermont Northeastern; 150- Sallie Wesselman, Bethel-Tate; 160- Emily Von Dohre, Fenwick; Jade Hartness, Bethel-Tate; 189- Quetzally Estrada, Mason; 235- Rylee Kirkwood, Harrison; Madeline Duvall, Mason.
Northern Kentucky Wrestler of the year Olivia Messerly, Ryle — Messerly won her third consecutive state championship and was named the state tournament's most outstanding wrestler.
Coach of the year Tim Ruschell, Ryle — Ruschell had two individual state champions in sisters Olivia and Addison Messerly and led Ryle to a fifth-place finish at the state tournament.
106 – Olivia Messerly, Ryle
113- Addison Messerly, Ryle
126 – Gabriella Ocasio, Simon Kenton
132 – Tori Jurgens, Cooper
138 – Zoey Smith, Simon Kenton
160 – Hannah Thompson, Cooper
182 – Angel Hilton, Cooper
Boys wrestling The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky boys wrestling
Wrestler of the year Dustin Norris, La Salle – The senior became the program’s second two-time state-champion, winning a state title in the 126-pound class two years after winning it all at 113. Norris finished 40-1 and also won sectional and district crowns.
Coach of the year Rico Hill, La Salle – The first-year Lancers coach sent five wrestlers to state championship matches and won a sectional team championship. Hill was named the GCL-South and SWOWCA Division I coach of the year.
First team 106- Tanner Spalding, La Salle
13- Brandon Mitchell, Oak Hills
120- Jack McCall, Lebanon
126- Dustin Norris, La Salle
132- Casey Wiles, La Salle
138- Jake Niffenegger, La Salle
145- Darnai Heard, La Salle
152- Luke Marsh, Lebanon
160- Alex Hobbs, Little Miami
170- Dillon Walker, La Salle
182- Owen Amburgy, Mason
195- Josh Brogden, Lakota West
220- Brandon Smith, Fairfield
285- Aneesh Vyas, Lakota West.
Second team 106- Jared Johnston, Moeller
113- Noah Lippeatt, Mason
120- David Gelman, Moeller
126- Dominic DiTullio, Mason
132- Brayden Zenni, Moeller
138- Eugene Harney, Sycamore
145- Tim Smith, Colerain
152- Donovan All, Fairfield
160- Matt McCowan, Lebanon
170- Kurt Thompson, Moeller
182- Jonathon Sanchez, Moeller
195- Makarrie Harden, Northwest
220- Collin Streuer, Little Miami
285- Radical Rothermel, Edgewood
Honorable mention
106- Aiden Allen, St. Xavier; Tommy Couch, Harrison; Hector Yanez, Edgewood; 113- Bryan Hertel, West Clermont; Cohl Wandsnider, Harrison; Brett Hogan, Loveland; 120- Drew Magness, Elder; Eli Marengo, La Salle; Brock Gibson, Mason; 126- Nolan Moore, Moeller; P.J. Murphy, Elder; Logan Steiner, Lebanon; 132- Jacob Brewer, Colerain; Matthew Szczepaniak, Lakota West; Sam Libby, Mason; 138- Max Boaz, Lakota East; Kody Kaimann, Elder; Olathe Siegla, Edgewood; 145- Maclain Morency, Anderson; Dominic Pappalardo, Moeller; Brandon Sperry, Fairfield; 152- Mawuli Nevis, Colerain; Brad Hornback, Moeller; Gage Starett, Northwest; 160- Lane Abrams, Fairfield; Nathan D' Agostino, Mason; Bobby Green, Northwest; 170- Mitchell Reardon, Sycamore; Brentan Simmermann, Little Miami; Dominic Little, Harrison; 182- Chase Stein, La Salle; Kaleb Gelter, Milford; Khamil Abdul, Colerain; 195- Temesgen Kahsay, Colerain; Jayden Brogden, Moeller; Tyler Stein, Lebanon; 220- Luis Jimenez, West Clermont; Kevin Kornau, Lakota East; Jordan Ruther, St. Xavier; 285 - Skyler Horn, Mason; Jack Tucker, Elder; Todd Watson, Colerain.
Division II Wrestler of the year Brandon Sauter, Batavia – At 120, Sauter finished 42-1, winning sectional and district championships and finishing third at state. He was named the SWOWCA Division II wrestler of the year.
Coach of the year Bobby Lyons, Wyoming – Lyons was named the SWOWCA Division II coach of the year.
First team 106- A.J. Hurt, Western Brown
113- Malachi O'Leary, Wyoming
120- Brandon Sauter, Batavia
126- Nathan Kulbe, Batavia
132- Drake Battista, Western Brown
138- Harris Foad, Indian Hill
145- Sean Beltran, Ross
152- Nathan Bryan, Wyoming
160- Gage Huston, Blanchester
170-Colt Conover, Blanchester
182- Colton Doyle, Clinton-Massie
195- Ely Emmons, Badin
220- Gary Powell, Western Brown
285- Griffin Peacock, Ross.
Second team 106- Caleb Thomas, Monroe
113- Wyatt Hinton, Norwood
120- Carson Hibbs, Wilmington
126- Grant Moorman, Clinton-Massie
132- Jacob Bryan, Wyoming
138- Ben Breaker, Ross
145- Alex Pitsch, Monroe
152- Jon Woodward, Goshen
160- C.J. Hester, Wyoming
170- Kaiden Starks, Badin
182- Jared Hancock, Wyoming
195- Sam Oaks, Monroe
220- Joe Baughman, Clinton-Massie
285- Bret Brooks, Wilmington.
Honorable mention
106- Jovanni Greco, Ross; Blake Niehaus, Batavia; Hunter Smith, Blanchester; 113- Tate Bein, Batavia; Laban Green, Monroe; Cole Moorman, Clinton-Massie; 120- Jaiden Earls, Ross; Nate Wall, Norwood; Jacob Hamm, Blanchester; 126- Jeremy Cox, Norwood; Austin Parker, Ross; Corbyn Cunningham, Western Brown; 132- Thane McCoy, Wilmington; Trent Riley, Bethel-Tate; Ryan Foster, Ross; 138- Kris Darlington, Western Brown; Nick Musselman, Blanchester; Alex Whittington, Bethel-Tate; 145- Braden Rolf, Clinton-Massie; Gage Berwanger, Blanchester; Zane Naegele, New Richmond; 152- Hank Williams, Bethel-Tate; Alex Hudson, Wilmington; Adam Frump, Blanchester; 160- Thad Stuckey, Wilmington; Ethan Boyle, Ross; Bubba Darnell, Bethel-Tate; 170- Nathan Berger, Indian Hill; Sebastian Sancartier, Goshen; Ryan Iams, Ross; 182- Jude Hess, Ross; Dillon Davidson, Taylor; Jacob Lanham, Blanchester; 195- Derrick Davidson, Taylor; Bryce Hickson, Wyoming; Cody Kidd, Blanchester; 220- Bruce Wagers, Wyoming; Billy Foster, New Richmond; Zach Hagedorn, Monroe; 285- Onyx Mendenhall, Wyoming; Lance Schulz, Clinton-Massie; Cameron Well, Western Brown.
Division III Wrestler of the year Pierce Taylor, McNicholas – Taylor was named the SWOWCA Division III wrestler of the year after finishing 27-2 with sectional and district championships. He also finished third at state.
Coach of the year Scott Wells, Clermont Northeastern – Wells was named the SWOWCA Division III coach of the year.
First team 106- Aidan Thiele, Madeira
113- Ramakrishna Gandhi, Madeira
120- Dylan Rowland, Williamsburg
126- Nathan Opichka, Madeira
132- Colby Johnson, Clermont Northeastern
138- Pierce Taylor, McNicholas
145- Mitchel Braden, Clermont Northeastern
152- Gabe Wilson, Deer Park
160- Jacob Groeber, Clermont Northeastern
170- Devin Oligee, Madison
182- Trenton Kellerman, Williamsburg
195- Hayden Mattes, Clermont Northeastern
220- Timothy Smith, North College Hill
285- Preston Brown, Madison.
Second team 106- Ben Trainor, Williamsburg
113- Levi Griffin, Madison
120- Zach Case, Clermont Northeastern
126- Kyle Maloney, Madison
132- Caden Hayes, Madison
138- Roman Thompson, Madeira
145- Cameron Beimesche, Madeira
152- Nolan Wall, Roger Bacon
160- Gus Kyser, Madeira
170- Sean Brockman, Clermont Northeastern
182- Andrew McIntosh, Clermont Northeastern
195- Andrew Hatter, Williamsburg
220- DaMario Pendleton, Madison
285- Kanovas Alexander, North College Hill.
Honorable mention
106- Pape Mbaye, North College Hill; 113- David Vonderwish, Clermont Northeastern; Abdel Morales, Roger Bacon; Jared Baugh, Finneytown; 120- Brennen Volz, Finneytown; 126- Ryan Schwab, Finneytown; Brad McIntire, Clermont Northeastern; Caden Hayes, Madison; 132- Owen Gill, Madeira; Ethan Smith, Roger Bacon; Albert Long, North College Hill; 138- Tiger Moore, Clermont Northeastern; Joe Kenny, Roger Bacon; Noah Webb, Cincinnati Country Day; 152- George Paine, Williamsburg; Finnegan McCarthy, Madeira; Zach Seigars, Madison; 160- Tristen Davis, Cincinnati Country Day; Connor Kakaris, Madison; 170- Jake Lawwill, Roger Bacon; Michalski Devon, Cincinnati Country Day; Almar Long, North College Hill; 182- Richard Allen, Roger Bacon; Javiahn Coates, Finneytown; Sam Schildmeyer, Roger Bacon; Bryce McKnight, Madison; 220- Caleb Barnhart, Williamsburg; Jason Waight, Roger Bacon; Aidan Fertig, Madeira.
Northern Kentucky/Indiana Wrestler of the Year Spencer Moore, Walton-Verona and Bryer Hall, East Central – Hall won the IHSAA state championship at 170 pounds , his first. He won all four of his matches in the state meet by pin, only the ninth wrestler in the history of the meet to do so, and in the third-fastest combined time. He finished 34-0 this season and has signed with Ohio State. Moore won the KHSAA state championship at 120, his second. Moore, ranked first, won all three of his matches by early pin. Moore will wrestle for the University of North Carolina next season . He finished 27-0 this season.
Coach of the Year Tim Ruschell, Ryle – He led the Raiders to the Region 6 championship and second place in the KHSAA state tournament. The Raiders had two state champions and nine state medalists.
First team 106 – TJ Meyer, Walton-Verona
113 – Mason Orth, Campbell County
120 – Spencer Moore, Walton-Verona
126 – Cole Thomas, Ryle
132 – Isaac Thornton, Walton-Verona
138 – Eric Johnson, Simon Kenton
145 – Samuel Grandstaff, Conner
152 – Carter Messerly, Ryle
160 – Thomas Ketchen-Carter, Campbell County
170 – Bryer Hall, East Central
182 -Ryley Woosley, Simon Kenton
195 – Conner Jones, Simon Kenton
220 – Dakota Brooksbank, Simon Kenton
285 – Ian Hughes, Simon Kenton
Second team 106 – Jonny Nance, Ryle
113 – Rider Trumble, Ryle
120 – Joseph Sanders, Ryle
126 – Jason Holden, Campbell County
132 – Jonah Bowers, Campbell County
138 – Jameson Smith, Ryle
145 – Rusty Craddock, Ryle
152 – Brennan Conrad, Simon Kenton and Jacob Grandstaff, Conner
160 – Donovan Taylor, Conner
170 – Noah Duke, Ryle
182 – Willie Rodriguez, Covington Catholic
195 – Ryan Bovard, East Central
220 – Kole Viel, East Central
285 – Tayshaun Marshall, Ryle and Hunter Arthur, Campbell County
Honorable mention
Boone County : Jonah Vittitow; Campbell County : Micah Bowers, Bryce Dennemann, Michael Leicht, Brandon Richmond, Kyle Richmond, Christian Sanders, Brayden Wells, Jeremiah Wilbers; Conner : Cooper Elliston, Jack Hamburg, Aiden Marquis, Jeremiah Thomas, Sebastian Vega; Cooper : Hunter Sproles, Vincent Stefani; Covington Catholic : Joey Hunt; Dixie Heights : Anthony Kopp, Kaden Lameier, Alexander McFadden, Trevor Miller; East Central : David Nash, Ben Wolf, Blake Wolf; Grant County : Ethan Davis, Noah Toomey; Holmes : Emauryon Arnold, Blake Demoss, Damian Green, Noah Stanley; Lawrenceburg : Noah Rowlett, Corbin Wallston; Newport : Kyler Jones; Ryle : Caleb Duke, Trey Fleek, Colin Ross, Gabe Savage; Scott : Aiden Zinser; Simon Kenton : Frank Armstrong, Hunter Creech, Aiden Gill, Andrew Lewis; South Dearborn : Kenneth McGill, Elijah Otto; Walton-Verona : Brandon Gibson, Luke Hyden, Mason Schweitzer, Timothy Sulfsted, Ben Walton, Zach Watson.
Gymnastics The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Greater Cincinnati girls gymnastics.
Player of the Year Ramiah Curry, Lakota West - Curry finished in a 5th-place tie on the beam at state and was the runner-up at the district meet. Her state finish made her the only area gymnast to place at the State Championships.
Coach of the Year Gail Maundrell, Turpin - Maundrell led Turpin to a district title and an 8th-place finish at state.
First team Ramiah Curry, Lakota West
Maycee Herzog, Turpin
Abby Pitts, Anderson
Olivia Leonard, Lakota West
Natalie Reining, Anderson
Abby Dittman, Turpin
Alyssa Carney, Turpin
Addy Schults, Lakota West
Honorable Mention
Anderson : Mattie Bailey, Maddie Belcoure, Ava Kolesnikov; Badin: Elizabeth Colonel; Cincinnati Country Day : Jasmine Gonzales; Clark Montessori: Sully Hill, Hannah Kershner; Indian Hill: Raelyn Cowherd; Kings: Abby Smith, Abbie Snyder; Lakota East: Lianne Marzouk, Natalie Meacham, Laney Woodruff; Lakota West: Addison Kennedy, Madeline Power; McNicholas: Madeline Dailey; Oak Hills: Samantha Curless, Jenna Sullivan; Ross: Breannah Von Stein; Seven Hills: Emma Schlueter; Sycamore: Tanvi Mayya; Turpin: Delilah Folk, Anna Grimes; West Clermont: Bri Miller.
Ice hockey Player of the Year Nathan Sunderhaus, Northern Kentucky Norse, Conner – Sunderhaus is a four-year forward who led the Norse to a 37-17-4 record, a league championship and a Kentucky state runner-up finish.
Coach of the Year Zach Sens, Talawanda – Sens led the Brave hockey team to the district semifinals and finished No. 6 in the Columbus District rankings, just ahead of Moeller.
First team Nathan Sunderhaus, Northern Kentucky Norse, Conner
Trevor Tiemeyer, St. Xavier
Jake Frambes, Moeller
Brennan Morton-Strauss, Moeller
Clay Matthews, Moeller
Adam Gilmore, St. Xavier
Second team Nick Langenderfer, St. Xavier
Tanner Kathman, Northern Kentucky Norse, Ignite Academy
Garrett Elliott, Northern Kentucky Norse, Conner
Ben Shrider, Talawanda
Grady Holmes, Talawanda
Daniel Emenaker, Talawanda
Honorable Mention
Moeller: Griffin Gaspar, Rhett Bendure, Daniel Drach; Mason : Jason Clabbers, Gavin Tramonte, Blake Mahoney; Elder: Johnny Lenhardt, Gabe Neidhard, Nick Nabor, Charlie James; Sycamore : Charlie Hallick, Henry Owen,Jake Glutz, Marty Kahn
Boys bowling Ohio Division I Bowlers of the Year Owen Sena, senior, St. Xavier – Sena saved his best for last, rolling a three-game 694, good for fourth in the state in Division I.
Nolan Blessing, senior, La Salle – Blessing’s 710 made him a sectional champion and at state, Blessing secured a top 10 finish by rolling a 674.
Coach of the Year Hollis Haggard, La Salle – Haggard’s La Salle team won the GCL South title before postseason play where the Lancers were sectional runner-up with a fourth-place finish at districts to qualify for state.
First team Owen Sena, St. Xavier
Nolan Blessing, La Salle
Dylan Wood, Middletown
Alex Toelke, La Salle
Ethan Rowe, Middletown
Jared Littelmann, St. Xavier
Cody Carlson, Princeton
Cameron Mays, West Clermont
Evan Williams, West Clermont
Ryan Johnson, Colerain
Jayden Tackett, Wilmington
Connor Petry-Minton, Little Miami
Tommy Hambrick, La Salle
CJ Herbers, Elder
Caleb Smith, Ross
Second team Jason Stenger, Elder
Parker Lauders, Western Brown
Zach Torbeck, La Salle
Ryan Abling, Goshen
Ryan Johnson, Colerain
Drake Scallon, Turpin
Zach Noeth, Elder
Caden Graham, Mason
Tyler Volk, Lakota West
Terrance Johnson, Northwest
Honorable mention
Colerain : Sam Emmerling, Nick DeWald; Elder : Aaron Neiheisel, Brennan Martin; Goshen : Logan Hess; Lakota East : Alex Swinney; Lebanon : Cooper Cummings, Camden Majors; Mason : Kyle Brackenridge; Moeller : Noah Lorbach; New Richmond : Elam Schwey; Northwest : Dante Johnson; Oak Hills : Zach Taphorn, Connor Littelmann; Springboro : Lincoln DeHaven, Andrew Singleton, Ethan Bell; St. Xavier : Allen Rosal, Zack Beard, Jalen Morrow; Western Brown : Christian Iaroli; Wilmington : Jordan Tackett.
Ohio Division II Bowler of the Year Ian Carpenter, Reading – The sophomore was the CHL Bowler of the Year before picking up a sectional championship. At districts, Carpenter’s 683 was good for fourth place and a state qualification.
Coach of the Year Joe Godbey, Reading – Reading went undefeated in the conference during the regular season and following a sectional championship, was just 28 pins out from a team state qualifier.
First team Ian Carpenter, Reading
Luke McClurkin, Middletown Christian
Drew Olivia, Batavia
Preston Clark, Batavia
Aiden Poe, Georgetown
Tatum Buhiru, Wyoming
Andy Gilliland, East Clinton
Bryan Brewer, Blanchester
Ryan Brewer, Blanchester
Jason Stiens, Badin
Tyler Keck, Clinton Massie
Zach Beltz, Cincinnati Christian
Second team Kaleb Franklin, Georgetown
Riley Carman, Norwood
Taylor Lucas, Georgetown
Blake Trammel, Middletown Christian
Jeremy Easter, Reading
Noah Kocher, Seven Hills
Owen Goldizen, Williamsburg
Will Kersting, Seven Hills
Honorable mention
Cincinnati Christian : Eddie Luckey; Fenwick : Andrew Combs; Middletown Christian : Josiah Fernandez; Mariemont : Zamir Thoman; Norwood : Bowen Garibay; Roger Bacon : Michael Burgess; Williamsburg : Garrett Mason, TJ Brown.
Northern Kentucky Bowler of the Year Dylan Inyart, Ryle – The freshman won the Region 6 singles championship and finished 13th in the state tournament. He averaged 193 during the season including a high game for all-conference bowlers of 266.
Coach of the Year Aaron Biddle, Pendleton County – He directed the Wildcats to the Region 5 team championship and the singles champion.
First team Tyler Atkinson, Ryle
Jacob Billiter, Simon Kenton
Koby Brewer, Pendleton County
Kyan Brewer, Pendleton County
Dylan Inyart, Ryle
Andrew Ketron, Cooper
Trevor Lee, Simon Kenton
Charlie Smith, Covington Catholic
Aidan Vickers, Lloyd Memorial
Charlie Wells, Campbell County
Second team Trevor Colvin, Pendleton County
Alex Contreras-Wilson, Boone County
Aidan McMahon, Newport Central Catholic
Nick McSwigan, Newport Central Catholic
Brayden Helton, Boone County
JD Hitt, Campbell County
Maddox Kuryla, Boone County
Zach Wardia, Dayton
Nick Owens, Simon Kenton
Travis Owens, Simon Kenton
Honorable mention
Campbell County : Joe Bush; Cooper : Mark Nowak; Covington Catholic : Jason Reid, Jacob Robke; Dayton : Devin Schloemer; Holy Cross : Carter Wahl; Lloyd Memorial : Will Wehrle; NCC : Connor Enxel; Scott : Steven Twehues; Simon Kenton : Brycen Bolin, Ryan Centers, Kieren Davis, Jagger Wilbur.
Girls bowling Ohio Division I Co-Bowlers of the Year Rebecca Ochs, junior, Seton - Ochs was the area’s highest placer at the state meet, rolling a 593 on the way to a fifth-place finish. She had a 626 at district to snag an individual spot at state.
Lexi Stewart, senior, West Clermont - Stewart placed eighth in the state meet with a 581. At districts, Stewart had a 620 to take the final individual qualifier position for state.
Coach of the Year Amy Feie, Mercy McAuley - After coaching Mercy McAuley to a GGCL championship, Mercy McAuley won a district championship and placed in the state’s top eight teams.
First team Rebecca Ochs, Seton
Lexi Stewart, West Clermont
Hannah Rearick, Lebanon
Abby Perkins, Mercy McAuley
Madison Deatherage, Hamilton
Alli Shattuck, St. Ursula
Chrissy Cook, Mercy McAuley
Emily Fischer, New Richmond
Isabelle Snyder, Colerain
Gracelyn Steigerwald, Talawanda
Emily Cupp, Middletown
Ruby McAninch, Colerain
Lilly Arvin, Hamilton
Second team Laila Burgess, Fairfield
Emily Fischer, New Richmond
Darby Campbell, West Clermont
Olyvia Bittner, Mercy McAuley
Hannah Kuderer, Mercy McAuley
Sydney Schoenling, Mercy McAuley
Ashley Gilker, Loveland
Leah Anderson, Northwest
Ariel Comberger, Wilmington
Honorable mention
Colerain : Lauren DeWald; Hamilton : Shelbie Deaton, Emily Brunner; Fairfield : Lexie Kidd, Haleigh Wallace; Harrison : Alyssa Pierce; Kings : Sydni Baker; Loveland : Yanni Kahrs; Monroe : Riley McMonigle; Mount Healthy : Maya Floyd; New Richmond : Cece Gilpin; Oak Hills : Paige Mettey; Seton : Meredith Briggs, Sabra Charles; St. Ursula : Carlotta Dattilo; Ursuline Academy : Therese Suchoski; Walnut Hills : Gabby Walker; Wilmington : Tori Piatt; Winton Woods : Erica Smith.
Ohio Division II Bowler of the Year Crystal Wilson, Cincinnati Christian - Wilson had a 577 at districts to finish in 11th place which was the highest local finish. Before that, Wilson had a 553 to win the Colerain Bowl sectional.
Coach of the Year Jeff Conner, Clermont Northeastern – Conner’s Clermont Northeastern squad won the SBC National title with an 11-1 conference mark before rolling to a narrow second-place finish at sectionals and a top 10 finish at districts.
First team Crystal Wilson, Cincinnati Christian
Caitlin Uecker, Batavia
Ella Harvey, Taylor
Kylie Burdick, Taylor
Kalisa Jennings, Georgetown
Alyssa Ferguson, Clermont Northeastern
Michayla Eifert, Clermont Northeastern
August Morgan, East Clinton
Josie Runk, East Clinton
Kara Edmisten, Georgetown
Makayla Lawson, Reading
Second team Alexis Burgess, Roger Bacon
Belle Nye, Roger Bacon
Greta Klusmeyer, Purcell Marian
Becca Dusing, Cincinnati Christian
Tessa Bosier, East Clinton
Abby Huhn, Batavia
Lacie Sandlin, Clinton Massie
Elizabeth Granlund, McNicholas
Honorable mention
Batavia : Madison Clark; Bethel-Tate : Rylee Randolph; Clermont Northeastern : Alexa Ansteatt; Clinton Massie : Ashley Gross; Deer Park : Drew Handorf; Reading : Caitlyn Prince; Seven Hills : Shanaya Bharucha, Erin Finn, Savoy Lackey; Summit Country Day : Kiarah Tapplar; Williamsburg : Sidney Coley.
Northern Kentucky Co-Bowlers of the Year Kaylee Hitt, Campbell County and Ranelle Ulanday, Cooper – The seniors both graduate as three-time regional champions. Ulanday averaged 204 in conference matches and led the Jaguars to the KHSAA state team championship. Ulanday won the Region 6 singles championship and finished second in the state tournament. Hitt averaged 204 in conference matches and led the Camels to the conference title and the Region 5 championship. She finished third in the state singles competition.
Coach of the Year Joe Deters, Cooper – He led the Jaguars to their first KHSAA state team championship.
First team Tatum Audas, Campbell County
Abby Bach, Highlands
Breana Brandt, Cooper
Jade Combs, Cooper
Emmee Depenbrock, Conner
Kaylee Hitt, Campbell County
Jadyn Taylor, Campbell County
Ranelle Ulanday, Cooper
Kayla Watkins, Campbell County
Annabelle Wilson, Simon Kenton
Second team Sienna Arvin, Ryle
Kristen Egan, Highlands
Jenna Elgowsky, Cooper
Tabi Haynes, Simon Kenton
Rachel Holaday, Dayton
Brenna Kelley, Boone County
Tessa Killen, Highlands
Amanda Parrott, Highlands
Alexis Tignor, Cooper
Abree Young, Dixie Heights
Honorable mention
Boone County : Savannah Pence; Dixie Heights : Rylee Phelps, Caitlin Reed; Ryle : Madison Melvin; St. Henry: Emily Brennen; Simon Kenton : Lily Bauer.
Boys archery The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Northern Kentucky boys archery.
Archer of the Year Alex Kanarek, Cooper – The sophomore won the Region 6 championship with a 292 and shot a 284 at the state tournament. He had a 291 in March. Kanarek shot a 283 at the NASP state tournament and 289 at the nationals.
Coach of the Year Brenda Klaas, Ryle – She directed the Raiders to the Region 6 team championship.
First team Jacob Baird, Pendleton County
Kennan Caudill, Ryle
Griffin Gould, St. Henry
Mason Hammons, Simon Kenton
Alex Kanarek, Cooper
Dawson Keith, Ryle
Will Ligon, Conner
Bronson Ormes, Bellevue
Nick Owens, Simon Kenton
Logan Sizemore, Simon Kenton
Second team Ethan Back, Simon Kenton
Jason Clark, Ryle
Jared Evans, Ryle
Mason Gilvin, Ryle
Alex Graman, Beechwood
Tanner Kirk, Scott
Isaac Mason, Cooper
Alec Parnitzke, St. Henry
Nathan Santimaw, Ryle
Jacob Schuetter, Covington Latin
Honorable mention
Ryle : Trevor Flake; Scott : Charlie Beil, Thomas Jehn; Simon Kenton : Branick Hale;
Girls archery The Enquirer announces 2021 winter all-stars for Northern Kentucky girls archery
Archer of the Year Paige Robbins, Simon Kenton – The senior won the KHSAA Region 6 championship with a 296 and finished fourth in the state tournament with a 294. She helped SK win the regional championship and finish second in the state tourney. She had a high score of 298 this season and two scores of 297.
Coach of the Year Larry Rogers, Simon Kenton – He led the Pioneers to the Region 6 championship and second place in the KHSAA state tournament.
First team Sophey Dalton, Pendleton County
Elizabeth Elegado, Simon Kenton
Kierra Guttadauro, Highlands
Grace Hofstetter, Simon Kenton
Hallie Kriege, Dixie Heights
Makenna Lanham, Cooper
Carly McGee, Dixie Heights
Madison Opitz, Highlands
Paige Robbins, Simon Kenton
Makenna Snow, Simon Kenton
Second team Natalie Aasen, Conner
Sophia Cobb, Cooper
Lydia Dailey, Dixie Heights
Teddy Dorio, Dixie Heights
Alexis Hunt, Conner
Phoebe Roberts, Dixie Heights
Macie Smith, Simon Kenton
Brianna Sweeney, Covington Latin
Emma Vicars, Simon Kenton
Ella Weitzel, Notre Dame
Honorable Mention
Conner : Michaela Ford, Ashlyn Vanlandingham; Cooper : Ava Finke, Rayah Wallace; Covington Latin : Laurynn Smith; Dixie Heights : Anna Foster; Highlands : Carleigh Saberton; Pendleton County : Emma Gillespie, Bradie Lovelace, Lily Stephenson, McKenzie Turner, Sarah Zumwalt; Simon Kenton : Allison Kaelin.
