The Enquirer announces the 2020 all-stars for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky/Indiana fall sports
Ohio
Football
Division I
Offensive player of the year: Liam Clifford, St. Xavier
The senior receiver was the Tri-Greater Catholic League South Player of the Year and First Team GCL-South with 72 receptions for 1,090 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Division I state champion Bombers. Clifford is Penn State-bound and set the St. Xavier school record for individual season and career receptions. St. Xavier coach Steve Specht calls him the best receiver he's ever coached.
Defensive player of the year: Dontay Corleone, Colerain
Corleone was the 2020 Greater Miami Conference Defensive Player of the Year in a league full of defensive talent. He was a three-time All-GMC player. Corleone had eight sacks this season and often commanded double and triple teams throughout the season. The University of Cincinnati-bound defensive lineman has been First-Team All-Southwest District the past two seasons and was Second Team All-State as a junior.
Coach of the year: Steve Specht, St. Xavier
Specht guided the Bombers to their fourth Division I state championship in a 44-3 rout of Pickerington Central on Nov. 13. The Bombers started the season 2-2 with losses to Brownsburg and Indianapolis Cathedral, then reeled off eight consecutive victories for their first state title since 2016. St. Xavier was undefeated in Ohio.
First team
Brogan McCaughey, St. Xavier
Keyshawn Stephens, Hamilton
Jaydan Mayes, Fairfield
Tegra Tshabola, Lakota West
Landon Fickell, Moeller
Paul Rodriguez, Mason
Mao Glynn, Walnut Hills
Brian Parker, St. Xavier
Josh Kattus, Moeller
Liam Clifford, St. Xavier
Drew Ramsey, Elder
Jalen Patterson, St. Xavier
Dontay Corleone, Colerain
Aneesh Vyas, Lakota West
Brandon Smith, Fairfield
Giovanni Albanese, St. Xavier
Matt Devine, St. Xavier
Cameron Junior, Middletown
Jackson Kuwatch, Lakota West
Malik Verdon, Hamilton
Alex Afari, Lakota West
Jyaire Brown, Lakota West
Leroy Bowers, Princeton
Matt Howard, Lakota West
Freddie Johnson Jr, Colerain
Second team
Mekhi Lynn, Princeton
M.J. Flowers, Colerain
Keith Farr, Lebanon
Ethan Tyla, Fairfield
Eric West, Lebanon
Augie Groh, Fairfield
Jacob Harmon, Hamilton
Connor Snively, Fairfield
Mathew Martin, Oak Hills
Rodney Harris II, Princeton
Daryan Bowling, Hamilton
Temesghen Khasay, Colerain
Josiah Reid, Mason
Nate Pabst, Moeller
Wyatt Bullock, Moeller
Aden Miller, Lakota West
Xander Kendall, Colerain
Lavert Jarmon, Colerain
Sean Williams, Colerain
Jax Hutchinson, Mason
Gabe Dubois, St. Xavier
Josh Thornhill, Lakota East
Drew Peterson, Walnut Hills
Mason Rohmiller, St. Xavier
Scott Nieman, Elder
Honorable mention
St. Xavier: Charles Kellom; Middletown: Josh Bryant; Princeton: Lamont Jackson; Lakota West: Kameron Vargas, Mitch Bolden, Adrian Davis; Sycamore: Jacob Tueimeh; Colerain: Isaiah Myers; Oak Hills: Logan Heman, Devin Holt; Lakota East: T.J. Kathman; Hamilton: Kaleb Johnson; Moeller: T.J. Rotello.
Division II
Offensive player of the year: Zach Branam, La Salle
Branam was won of the Tri-GCL South Players of the Year and was First Team. He accounted for 29 touchdowns (11 passing, 18 rushing) for the Lancers. He had 1,395 rushing yards and 1,536 throwing yards for the 8-3 Lancers who made it to the Division II state semifinals for a second straight year. As a junior, Branam led La Salle to the DII state title.
Defensive player of the year: Andrew "Bam" Booker, Winton Woods
Booker played outside linebacker/defensive end for Coach Andre Parker's Warriors who won their first Eastern Cincinnati Conference championship in their first year in the league. He had 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and returned two fumbles for touchdowns. Winton Woods finished 9-1. Booker will join his brother, Tank, at the University of Maryland.
Coach of the year: Pat McLaughlin, La Salle
While La Salle's 8-3 mark fell short of their 2019 Division II state championship team, the Lancers made it to the state semifinals again before losing to Massillon Washington, the team they defeated for the state crown the year before. Other than that, they lost to Division I state champ St. Xavier and to Indianapolis Cathedral (who also defeated St. Xavier).
First team
Zach Branam, La Salle
Ty Stylski, Kings
Tyrek Spikes, Winton Woods
Adrian Razo, Kings
Austin Rack, La Salle
Will Edwards, Winton Woods
Gabe Hickman, Turpin
Ryan Reynolds, La Salle
Dawson McCulley, Kings
Reis Stockdale, Little Miami
Joey Faulkner, Anderson
Will Myres, Turpin
Gabe Ogden, Loveland
Jayron Gibson, Winton Woods
Mikhale Stewart, Winton Woods
Andrew Booker, Winton Woods
Cam Sanders, Winton Woods
Casey O'Toole, Anderson
Tamarion Crumpley, Winton Woods
Jaylen Johnson, La Salle
Jaymar Hargrove-Mundy, La Salle
Caleb Tubbs, Winton Woods
Anthony Scott, Edgewood
Devonta Smith, La Salle
Mason Luensman, La Salle
Second team
Jackson Kuhn, Anderson
Mi'Chale Wingfield, Winton Woods
Kaidan Naughton, Turpin
Deondre Bothast-Revalee, Talawanda
Nathan Detherage, Talawanda
Paul Haywood, La Salle
Noah Habig, Anderson
Connor Purcell, Kings
Eric West, Lebanon
Cole Schneider, La Salle
Nic Pucci, Harrison
Logan Hurley, Turpin
Masyn Dallio, Harrison
Brody Foley, Anderson
Caden Flick, Edgewood
Brady Cefalu, Kings
Aaron Byrd, La Salle
Radical Rothermel, Edgewood
Zach Hymer, Kings
Will Guy, Turpin
Dom Little, Harrison
Matthew Johnson, Turpin
Billy Knott, Anderson
Cam Hering, Harrison
Honorable mention
Loveland: Ethan Lund, Aaron Morton, Gabe Ogden, Calvin Cloud; Edgewood: Max Meyer, Landon Howell, Tavionne Crosby, Brick Barker; Anderson: Evan Upchurch; Kings: Max Sannella; La Salle: Logan Forcum; Withrow: Tyshaun Thomas.
Division III
Offensive player of the year: Jackson Gifford, Ross
Gifford was the Southwest Ohio Conference Offensive Player of the Year and First Team SWOC as a three-year starter for the Rams. He rushed for 1,516 yards and 23 touchdowns averaging over eight yards per carry.
Defensive player of the year: Diego Neri, Northwest
Neri was the Southwest Ohio Conference Defensive Player of the Year and First Team SWOC. He had 57 tackles in seven games and has led the Knights in tackles the past three seasons. The four-year starter will play college football at Bowling Green.
Coach of the year: Kenyon Commins, Ross
Commins led the Rams to an 8-2 mark and a Division III regional runner-up finish. He was also the SWOC Coach of the Year
First team
Drew Novak, Western Brown
Jackson Gifford, Ross
Deondre Bothast-Revelee
Kaden Rogers, Ross
Griffin Peacock, Ross
Eric Eickenhorst, Goshen
Connor Young, Badin
Aries Lamb, Mount Healthy
Koraun Perdue, Aiken
Kevon Grant, Northwest
Logan Campbell, Western Brown
Jayden Carter, Badin
Trevor Adams, Goshen
Hunter Harrison, Badin
Logan Neu, Badin
Diego Neri, Northwest
Tanner Meale, Ross
David Schweinefuss, Badin
Bo Snider, New Richmond
Carter Huffman, Wilmington
Casey Redemeier, Ross
Bobby Young, Badin
Tracker Newberry, Goshen
Landyn Vidourek, Badin
C.J. Boze, Ross
Second team
Luke Lytle, New Richmond
Jaheim Cherry, Northwest
Cade Chrisman, Western Brown
Keyontrez Devaughn, Hughes
Nick Moore, Northwest
Nathon Detherage, Talawanda
Elijah Rockhold, Wilmington
Jefferey Valentine, Wilmington
Cam Weil, Western Brown
Keyshawn Barber, Hughes
Dylan Novak, Western Brown
Kadin Pollard, New Richmond
Rory Canady, Woodward
Isaiah Benson, Northwest
Chandler Holler, Monroe
Andrew LaJoye, Western Brown
Sean Harkness, Mount Healthy
Ahmad Goss, Aiken
Michael Schweinefuss, Badin
Montez Trimble, Aiken
Corinthian Thomas, Hughes
Will Gilden, Hughes
Tanner Smith, Ross
Jack Webster, Goshen
Isaiah Bowman, New Richmond
Honorable mention
Mount Healthy: Aaron Hodge, Christian Jackson, Aries Lindsay, Na'Davion Gaither, Trey Cornist; Aiken: Don'yae Freeman; Western Brown: Gary Powell III; Monroe: Collin Deaton
Division IV
Offensive Player of the Year: C.J. Hester, Wyoming
Hester gained 1,069 yards with 16 touchdowns, including three when the Cowboys toppled Division IV state No. 1 Clinton-Massie to reach the state semifinals for a third straight season. He also had eight receptions for three scores and 51 tackles as a defensive back going both ways. Hester was named the Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year and was First Team Cincinnati Hills League.
Defensive player of the year: Harry Hilvert, Taylor
Hilvert was CHL Defensive Player of the Year and First Team. He recorded 59 tackles for the Yellowjackets and 6.5 sacks in their reduced eight-game season.
Coach of the year: Aaron Hancock, Wyoming
Hancock led the Cowboys to their third straight Division IV state semifinal despite key losses to graduation (quarterback and 2019 Mr. Football Evan Prater to Cincinnati and four-year starting linebacker Camden O'Gara to Army). Wyoming has not lost a CHL game since 2015. Hancock was also the Southwest District Division IV Coach of the Year.
First team
Ty Thornton, Indian Hill
C.J. Hester, Wyoming
Carter Vanhoose, Clinton-Massie
Charlie Sumerel, Indian Hill
Chris Guest, Wyoming
Colton Doyle, Clinton-Massie
Brody Muterspaw, Clinton-Massie
Austin Ramey, McNicholas
Daniel Aug, Taylor
Luke Hammond, Indian Hill
Joop Mitchell, Wyoming
Gauge Dunn, Bethel-Tate
Beau Thomas, Wyoming
Harry Hilvert, Taylor
Quinterrius Jemison, Norwood
Jared Hancock, Wyoming
Will Klekamp, Indian Hill
Colton Trampler, Clinton-Massie
Brennan Pagan, Wyoming
Kody Zantene, Clinton-Massie
Charlie DiGennaro, Indian Hill
Jacob Harrison, Shroder
Trevor McGuinness, Clinton-Massie
Doug Zang, Indian Hill
Kevin English, Norwood
Second team
Clay Badylak, McNicholas
Mikey Molloy, Bethel-Tate
Jose Gonzalez, Taylor
Luke Frondorf, Bethel-Tate
Ethan Molloy, Bethel-Tate
Grant Lanham, Indian Hill
Joey Scholle, Indian Hill
A.J. Howard, Wyoming
Wyatt Burton, Bethel-Tate
Ethan Carter, Bethel-Tate
Jacob Sweigard, Taylor
Joel Allen, Wyoming
Zack Osterhues, Indian Hill
Joe Baughman, Clinton-Massie
Cayden Clutter, Clinton-Massie
Norman Darnell, Bethel-Tate
Brady Stokes, Taylor
Luke Scaggs, Batavia
Antwan Peek Jr, Indian Hill
Max Applegate, Batavia
Luke Folke, Indian Hill
Nate Ely, Wyoming
Dylan Carter, Norwood
Ryan Peter, Norwood
Dan Sheard, Indian Hill
Division V, VI, VII
Offensive player of the year: Corey Kiner, Roger Bacon
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Ohio's Mr. Football was the Division V Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year and has been the Miami Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year two years running. This season he had 1,769 yards rushing with 34 touchdowns despite often not playing a full game when the Spartans led by a wide margin. He committed to LSU last May.
Defensive player of the year: Nijal Mooney, Roger Bacon
Mooney was the Co-MVC Defensive Player of the Year and was Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year. He had three sacks, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery with three of those forced fumbles coming in a 13 tackle game in the Division V semifinal vs. Ironton.
Coach of the year: Mike Blaut, Roger Bacon
Since joining the Miami Valley Conference, Roger Bacon has gone 20-3 the past two seasons and this year won a regional final and moved to the state semifinals for the first time. Blaut was also the Southwest District Coach of the Year.
First team
Brayden Sipple, Blanchester
Mark Smith, Cincinnati College Prep
Corey Kiner, Roger Bacon
Gage Huston, Blanchester
Daniel Cartuyvelles, Roger Bacon
Max Vonderhaar, CHCA
Ethan Hausfeld, Roger Bacon
Colin Stidham, Deer Park
Zach Davis, Summit Country Day
Ryan Hallau, Roger Bacon
Max Megowen, Mariemont
Garrett Jostworth, CHCA
Jack Mileham, Mariemont
Jairon Wilson, Taft
Kylyn Macklin, Purcell Marian
Carter Bibler, Summit Country Day
Nijal Mooney, Roger Bacon
Colt Conover, Blanchester,
Daniel Flagel, CHCA
Alex Wolf, Roger Bacon
Jordan Robinette, New Miami
Irvin Hodrick, Purcell Marian
Zach Barker, Reading
Graham Nicholson, Summit Country Day
Antone Robertson, Taft
Second team
Andrew Glassmeyer, Mariemont
Trey Robinette, New Miami
Leni Thornton, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place
Jeremiah Neblett, Gamble Montessori
Malakai Johnson, Roger Bacon
Ahmed Kone, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place,
Koy Hicks, Lockland
Chasen Allison, Blanchester
Drew Reder, Summit Country Day
Brennan Riley, Summit Country Day
Braden Kelley, Williamsburg
Derrick Crutchfield, Cincinnati College Prep
Caden Connor, Reading
Max Spelder, Madeira
Blake Hart, New Miami
Nate Ciavarella, New Miami
De'aris Thomas, Deer Park
De'Tray Jones, North College Hill
Hayden Mattes, Clermont Northeastern
Cannon Shafer, Madeira
Mark Burns, Purcell Marian
Zykeem Hundley, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place
Norey Johnson, Deer Park
Jack Hanely, Madeira
Evan Webb, Roger Bacon
Deanza Duncan, New Miami
Honorable mention
CHCA: Keegan Mueller; Summit Country Day: Brady Griffiths, Nick Pauly; Clark Montessori: Demario Griffin; Middletown Madison: Konnor Maloney; Blanchester: Blake Richard; Clermont Northeastern: J.J. Stricker, Landon Amann; Purcell Marian: Zach Hoover; Mariemont: Seth Greene; St. Bernard-Elmwood Place: Jaden Wood, Isaac Drew; New Miami: Dylan Spivey, Donovan Howard, Jerry Helton; Lockland: Tyler Willis
Girls tennis
Division I
Co-player of the year: Elizabeth Pendergast, St. Ursula
Pendergast left little doubt in the postseason this year, winning sectional and district titles before claiming the Division I state singles championship. She was also named the Girls Greater Catholic League athlete of the year for the second straight season.
Co-player of the year: Shyla Aggarwal, Mason
The sophomore was named the Greater Miami Conference player of the year after winning a sectional championship and finishing as the district and state runner-up.
Co-doubles team of the year: Nina Dhaliwal-Bridget Estes, Ursuline
The duo won a sectional championship before finishing as the district runner-up to qualify for the state doubles tournament. Both were first-team Girls Greater Catholic League selections.
Co-doubles team of the year: Annie Kruse-Raina Chada, Mason
The first-team GMC tandem finished as the sectional runner-up before rallying for a district championship to qualify for state.
Coach of the Year: Mike Reid, Mason
Reid led the Comets to their fourth consecutive Division I state team championship.
First-team singles
Claire Burns, Wilmington
Alexis Covington, Walnut Hills
Elizabeth Pendergast, St. Ursula
Shyla Aggarwal, Mason
Aly Daly, Anderson
Second-team singles
Emily Jennewein, St. Ursula
Amaya Hulbert, Springboro
Rashi Loni, Mason
Brooklyn Bowen, Princeton
Kathleen Davin, St. Ursula
Anna Tonkal, Mason
Honorable mention singles
Kylee Fliter, Harrison
Neha Arcot, Ursuline
Elise Ostrander, Milford
Jasmine Mu, Milford
Mya Reardon, Sycamore
First-team doubles
Annie Kruse-Raina Chada, Mason
Nina Dhaliwal-Bridget Estes, Ursuline
Brigid Lynch-Lily Johnson, Ursuline
Risha Chada-Harshita Uppuganti, Mason
Second-team doubles
Ellie Frischer-Marilene Van den Berg, Sycamore
Sanjana Mahesh-Keira Millerchip, Sycamore
Morgan Lint-Gabrielle Kadakia, Oak Hills
Ellen Benintendi-Allie Fermann, Turpin
Honorable mention doubles
Mea Trent-Leah Schleibaum, Lakota West
Tess Broermann-Hanna Wenger, Loveland
Brooke Malone-Morgan Kaas, Turpin
Elle Schuermann-Holland Howe, St. Ursula
Addie Dimling-Kate Rothfus, Anderson
Ava Villamagna-Katelyn Dollries, Mercy McAuley
Kennedy Coldiron-Liset Morales, Anderson
Division II
Co-player of the year: Brooke Arington, Indian Hill
The freshman finished third in the sectional tournament and fourth at districts to become the only local state qualifier in Division II.
Co-player of the year: Bella Kirby, Indian Hill
The senior captured a sectional championship and was named the Cincinnati Hills League player of the year for the second consecutive season.
Co-doubles team of the year: Kennedy Puryear-Payton Puryear, CHCA
The pair of first-team Miami Valley Conference selections logged runner-up finish in the sectional and district tournament.
Co-doubles team of the year: Jessica August-Hannah Pollock, Indian Hill
Both were named to the CHL’s first-team as single players. As a tandem, they collected a sectional championship and finished fourth at districts.
Coach of the year: Wade Ward, Indian Hill
The first-year coach led the Braves to a third-place finish in the Division II state team tournament and was named the CHL coach of the year.
First-team singles
Gabriella Khaskelis, Seven Hills
Brooke Arington, Indian Hill
Lynn Kader, CHCA
Bella Kirby, Indian Hill
Second-team singles
Ella Malafa, Mariemont
Sydney Evans, Wyoming
Peyton Wilhelm, Mariemont
Kate Taylor, Mariemont
Honorable mention singles
Ryleigh Clemmons, Badin
Jessie Budde, Indian Hill
Sophia Dragoo, New Richmond
Elise Neal, Batavia
Ellie Rickenbaugh, Roger Bacon
Suhani Gupta, Seven Hills
Lily Crigler, Roger Bacon
Olivia Muia, Fenwick
First-team doubles
Jenny Zhang-Lexi Larsen, Indian Hill
Kennedy Puryear-Payton Puryear, CHCA
Jessica August-Hannah Pollock, Indian Hill
Second-team doubles
Sohanna Thompson-Wendy Woffington, Seven Hills
Megan Tan-Shriya Sekar, Seven Hills
Claire Soller-Logan Wilhelm, Mariemont
Maya Hajjar-Megan Ebken, Summit Country Day
Lucy Neville-Caroline Soller, Mariemont
Honorable mention doubles
Rowan Castrucci-Sabrina DelBello, Cincinnati Country Day
Abigail Palmer-Kaitlynn Teng, Madeira
Carly McClure-Emily Hardewig, Felicity-Franklin
Peyton Wells-Juliann Scott, Taylor
Kennedy Williams-Holly Smith, Batavia
Lexi Born-Alex Drossos, Madeira
Lillian Dwyer-Sadie Joseph, Summit Country Day
Kaitlin Bucher-Emma Childs, Taylor
Girls volleyball
Division I
Co-player of the year: Carly Hendrickson, Mount Notre Dame
The junior led the Girls Greater Catholic League in kills (530) to help steer Mount Notre Dame’s run to a Division I state championship. Hendrickson was the only non-senior named first-team All-Ohio.
Co-player of the year: Hailey Green, Ursuline
Green, a first-team All-Ohio selection, led the GGCL in blocks for the Lions this season. She was also fifth in the conference in kills (256) and first in kill percentage (.530). Ursuline finished 19-5 and made the regional championship game.
Coach of the year: Kelly Crowley, Seton
Crowley led Seton to its first GGCL championship since 1997. She was named the district coach of the year and the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Division I coach of the year.
First team
Hailey Green, Ursuline
Emma Grome, St. Ursula
Carly Hendrickson, Mount Notre Dame
Megan Wielonksi, Mount Notre Dame
Jules Fink, Kings
Sydney Hilderbran, Lakota West
Marilyn Popplewell, Mason
Maggie Jones, Seton
Julie Wittekind, Turpin
Caroline Clippard, Mercy McAuley
Julia Marr, Seton
Second team
Sydney McCarthy, Ursuline
Sophia Hudepohl, St. Ursula
Emme Madden, West Clermont
Emily Morgan, Milford
Madison Merz, Mercy McAuley
Sammie Engel, Anderson
Emily Janszen, Harrison
Diana Clark, Loveland
Ally Christman, Mount Notre Dame
Tessa Jones, Seton
Honorable mention
Colerain: Abbey McNally, Taiah Pewett; Fairfield: Henlie Krause; Harrison: Lucy Banks, Faith Young; Kings: Sydney Barrett; Lakota East: Christina Blount, Anna LaCalemeto; Lakota West: Katie Schwarber; Lebanon: Lily Cropper, Emory Spitler, Mya White; Mason: Annie Lockett, Lauren Toratti; Mercy McAuley: Maria Drapp; Mount Notre Dame: Anna Currin; Oak Hills: Riley Broughton; Seton: Lucy Cluxton; Springboro: Kaitlyn Brown; Sycamore: Maddie Rudd; Talawanda: Olivia Woodruff; Turpin: Elena Dubuc; Ursuline: Brooke Bultema, Lily Plaugher, Lindsey Green; Walnut Hills: Sammie Wheatley; Western Brown: Sophia Ernst, Rylee Jones, Olivia Young.
Division II
Co-player of the year: Cammy Niesen, Roger Bacon
The junior was the digs leader in the Greater Catholic League Coed and was named the league’s player of the year. The junior was also a first-team All-Ohio selection.
Co-player of the year: Kate Hafer, Fenwick
The junior led the GCL Coed in kills and was first-team all-league and second-team All-Ohio.
Coach of the year: Alyssa Flading, Roger Bacon
The GCL Coed and district coach of the year led Roger Bacon to a league championship and a regional final berth.
First team
Sarah Newberry, Badin
Cammy Niesen, Roger Bacon
Bryana Woodard, Summit Country Day
Kate Hafer, Fenwick
Ally Cordes, Wyoming
Abby Mitchell, Taylor
Grace Wilking, Roger Bacon
Emma Trusock, Badin
Second team
Claire Kraft, Wyoming
Piper Cowman, Indian Hill
Meredith Gullette, Roger Bacon
Gretchen Chaney, Ross
Julia Richman, Wyoming
Taylor Wissman, Badin
Josie Niemeyer, Taylor
Honorable mention
Aiken: Mercedes Bowman, Jahna Brooks; Batavia: Madi Pawlaczyk; Bethel-Tate: Morgan Schooley; Clinton-Massie: Cadin Reveal, Kennedy Thompson; Fenwick: Ellie Foley, Caroline Hensley, Ellie Googins; Goshen: Delaney Geary; Indian Hill: Lauren Sewell, Michaela Beiting; Mariemont: Liv Ferry, Amy Muller; Mt. Healthy: Whitney Henschen; New Richmond: Shelby Henry; Roger Bacon: Kelsey Niesen; Ross: Natalie West; Summit Country Day: Melina Traiforos, Georgia Schaefer, Kelsey Foley; Taylor: Morgan Finley, Katie O’Brien; Wyoming: Sydney Lawrence.
Divisions III-IV
Co-player of the year: Katelyn Grimes, CHCA
Grimes was third in the MVC in kills (225) and digs (304) and was second in aces (101) to help lead the Eagles to a regional championship. The senior was a second-team All-Ohio selection.
Co-player of the year: Paige Fisher, Williamsburg
Fisher was named the Southern Buckeye Conference National Division player of the year after notching a league-best 394 kills. The third-team All-Ohio selection helped lead Williamsburg to a 22- 2 season.
Coach of the year: Lisa Schaad, CHCA
Schaad was named the Miami Valley Conference and District 16 coach of the year after leading the Eagles to their second consecutive regional championship.
First team
Katelyn Grimes, CHCA
Paige Fisher, Williamsburg
Rylie Wichmann, CHCA
Carly Scott, Madeira
Kyla Hackman, Reading
Lexi Eyre, Clermont Northeastern
Maggie Haap, McNicholas
Kate Oates, Cincinnati Christian
Bella Akers, MVCA
Givlia Pegan, Fayetteville-Perry
El Bowling, Cincinnati Christian
Kiersten Kroger, MVCA
Paige Lockwood, Fayetteville Perry
Tessa Akers, MVCA
Brinli Crosley, Fayetteville Perry
Emma Givens, MVCA
Kamryn Jordan, Cincinnati Country Day
Katie Gansle, CHCA
Second team
Erin McDaniel, CHCA
Alexa Bailey, Cincinnati Country Day
Madi Ogden, Williamsburg
Lauren Keith, McNicholas
Marielle Thon, Madeira
Ashley Jarrold, McNicholas
Macy Brown, Clermont Northeastern
Mary Jones, CHCA
Paige Anderson, Clark Montessori
Catherine Kreidler, Cincinnati Country Day
Makayla Paul, St. Bernard
Madden Smith, Cincinnati Country Day
Kiersten Hacker, St. Bernard
Iyann Cunningham, Lockland
Cali Baumann, Blanchester
Hailey Jackson, Williamsburg
Layla Elliott, Georgetown
Reagan Lowe, Felicity-Franklin
Honorable mention
Blanchester: Summer Schutte; Cincinnati Country Day: Evey Kallmeyer, Daisy McClean, Gracie Mitchell; CHCA: Carman Soloria; Clermont Northeastern: Hannah Creager; Felicity-Franklin: Anna Swisshelm; Finneytown: Erin Ruth; Georgetown: Kenna Gregory; Lockland: Madison Vance; Madeira: Courtney Culp; New Miami: Jillian Proctor, Kendra Smith; Norwood: Dahlia Khalil, Leslie Smith; Reading: Margaret Grant, Bailey Koebbe; Seven Hills: Meg Seshiah; St. Bernard: Ryanna Pottinger; Taft: Ainjul Harper; Williamsburg: Avery Neth, Brenna Vining.
Boys soccer
Division I
Co-player of the year: Jacob Beauchot, Mason
The senior led the Greater Miami Conference in assists (18) and points (48) and was second in goals with 15. Beauchot was named the GMC player of the year and was first-team All-Ohio.
Co-player of the year: Briggs O’Toole, St. Xavier
The senior goalie allowed just 17 goals in 21 games. He posted 8.5 shutouts en route to being named the Greater Catholic League-South player of the year.
Coach of the year: Brian Schaeper, St. Xavier
Schaeper led the Bombers to their first outright GCL-South title since 2014 and first regional championship since 2008. He was named the league coach of the year.
First team
Jacob Beauchot, Mason
Briggs O’Toole, St. Xavier
Will Bernhard, St. Xavier
Kees Ciric, Loveland
Helge Harris, Loveland
Jacob Haskins, Milford
Robert Linenkugel, Oak Hills
Henry Roetker, Walnut Hills
Alex Rozenfeld, Sycamore
Ziyad Lahbabi, Winton Woods
Sam McKee, Mason
Alex McAfee, Colerain
Ryan Henke, Milford
Brock Kiper, Moeller
Alec Bode, Kings
Zach Santorelli, Anderson
Jack Cnota, Turpin
Jason Steigerwald, St. Xavier
Charlie Hamann, Walnut Hills
Andrew Mueller, Elder
Connor Pletikapich, Lakota East
Jonah Snyder, Sycamore
Chad Smith, Oak Hills
Owen Brandon, Anderson
Micah Reynolds, Mason
Second team
Gabe Marlow, Mason
Logan Muhlen, Oak Hills
Max Crawford, Milford
Cole Walker, Princeton
Christian Ohmer, Moeller
Will Schutte, Colerain
Nick Bruggeman, Sycamore
Zander Pimenidis, Turpin
Henri Mbedi, Fairfield
Sam Hughes, Anderson
Junior Owusu, Fairfield
Cade Morgan, Lakota West
Hunter Begehr, St. Xavier
Isaiah Jackson, Walnut Hills
Brayden Anderson, Lakota East
Brock Kiper, Moeller
Chase Sisky, La Salle
Davis Wik, Kings
Niko Krause, Lakota West
Nick Williams, Loveland
Gage Foster, Mason
Leo Bill, Elder
Ryan Sullivan, Anderson
Prince Okonny, St. Xavier
Charlie Pearson, La Salle
Garrett Friedich, Sycamore
Honorable mention
Anderson: Zach Reising; Edgewood: Caleb Osborne, Noah Richards; Elder: Kyle Dressman; Goshen: Matthaus Buechner, Caiden Spencer, Ryan Willemin; Harrison: Jacob Arrasmith, Charlie Marston; Kings: Tony Milazzo; Lakota East: JP Plennart, Andrew Shroder, Peyton Tennis; Lakota West: Jake Weaver; La Salle: Chase Willis, Aaron Byrke; Lebanon: Pano Mauridis; Little Miami: Colton Daugherty; Loveland: Addison Hearn, Joe Stepaniack; Mason: Max Brogan, Austin Erickson, Joey Lencyk, Adam Winterhalter; Middletown: Enrique Uribe; Milford: Nick Haskins, Collin Kittrell; Moeller: Bradley Poppell; Oak Hills: Austin Dennis, Devin Fitzgibbon, Jeffrey Meyer; Springboro: Adam Boone, Dominic Miller; St. Xavier: Brent Lands, Brady Manahan; Sycamore: Matthew Khosla, Grant Schafer, Aiden Young; Talawanda: Reid Benamati, Ben Shrider, Brady Smith; Turpin: Max Kovall, Johannes Schwarz; Walnut Hills: Mick Blessing; West Clermont: Nolan Schirmer; Western Brown: A.J. Hurt, Justin Sidwell
Division II
Co-player of the year: Cobey Hausfeld, Wyoming
The senior was third in the Cincinnati Hills League in points (60), goals (18) and was second in assists (24) to help lead the Cowboys to a 17-3-1 season. Hausfeld was a first-team All-Ohio selection and was named an All-American.
Co-player of the year: Kendall Hamilton, Summit Country Day
Hamilton led the Miami Valley Conference in goals (33) and points (79) and was second in assists with 13. He was named the MVC Scarlet player of the year and was first-team All-Ohio.
Coach of the year: Scott Sievering, Summit Country Day
Sievering guided Summit Country Day to a regional championship game appearance and a 17-3-1 record. He was named the MVC Scarlet coach of the year.
First team
Ben Griffis, Monroe
Kendall Hamilton, Summit Country Day
Cobey Hausfeld, Wyoming
Ethan Herbert, Wyoming
Michael Kaczmarowski, Indian Hill
Graham Nicholson, Summit Country Day
Brady Vilvens, Wilmington
Alex Waak, Summit Country Day
Jackson Beske, Ross
Sean Eberly, Badin
Sammy Linville, Taylor
Nathan Drago, Roger Bacon
Timmy Griffin, McNicholas
Drew Kendrick, Batavia
Collin Murphy, CHCA
Colby Stolph, Badin
Ollie Boeres, Roger Bacon
Jasper Bennett, Indian Hill
Brandon Young, Norwood
Thomas Eyre, Bethal-Tate
Quinton Rickett, Ross
Austin Yeager, Clermont Northeastern
Tyler Walter, McNicholas
Second team
Jack Kennedy, Taylor
Jacob Webb, Bethel-Tate
Tim Roettker, Badin
Eric Rakestraw, CHCA
David Konate, Roger Bacon
Ben Maccio, Badin
Tyler Geisz, Norwood
Jacob Tan, Indian Hill
Nathan Weis, Bethel-Tate
Josiah Campbell, Summit Country Day
Marty Kreider, Clinton-Massie
Kevin Sarley, Fenwick
Charlie Isphording, Indian Hill
Brandon Vadnais, Ross
Landen Moeller, New Richmond
Alex Rivera-Lopez, Norwood
Joey Trapp, Wyoming
Jack Gerdsen, Summit Country Day
Jacob Romer, Wilmington
Honorable mention
Badin: Jackson Niesen; Bethel-Tate: Nick Weis, Noah Weis; Clinton-Massie: Sam Binau, Donnie Brewer; Fenwick: Dylan Weizman, Jay Utterdyke; Indian Hill: Michael Cech; McNicholas: Nate Kouche, Sam Fortin; Monroe: Adam Ploeger; New Richmond: Logan Willis; Norwood: Jason Alemengor, Aaron Barr, James Rettig; Roger Bacon: Denis Haase, Charlie Strunc; Ross: Michael Smith; Summit Country Day: Will Yagodich; Wilmington: Collin Webber, Matt Butcher; Wyoming: Simon Marques, Gus Peacock, Louie Trenkamp
Division III
Co-player of the year: Luke Brothers, Mariemont
Brothers won the triple crown in the Cincinnati Hills League, finishing first in goals (29), assists (27) and points (85). The senior was named the Ohio Division III player of the year and helped the Warriors capture a Division III state championship.
Co-player of the year: Kyle Croll, Mariemont
Croll scored 11 goals in 10 games for the state champions en route to being named first-team All-Ohio.
Coach of the year: Erik Vanags, Mariemont
Vanags was named the CHL and Ohio Division III coach of the year after leading Mariemont to its first-ever state championship.
First team
Luke Brothers, Mariemont
Kyle Croll, Mariemont
Robbie Shinkle, Madeira
Trey Vredeveld, Cincinnati Country Day
Bart Cooper, Seven Hills
James Dunn, Madeira
Ahmed Abass, Seven Hills
Noah Neu, Cincinnati Christian
Kyle Romick, Mariemont
Jack Wright, Cincinnati Country Day
Jonathan Burlew, Finneytown
Colin Hacker, Madeira
William Hawgood, Seven Hills
Maddox Miller, Mariemont
Casey Graff, Cincinnati Country Day
Mike Kiombo, Deer Park
Bridger Blackwelder, Madeira
Martin Eisenhauer, Mariemont
Nick Comer, Mariemont
Josh Porter, Seven Hills
Second team
Trevor Allen, Cincinnati Christian
Joshua Galley, Georgetown
Hayden Bortz, Cincinnati Country Day
Boden Gall, Mariemont
Carson Settimo, Cincinnati Christian
Carson Crozier, Finneytown
Caleb Settimo, Cincinnati Christian
Nick Comer, Mariemont
Josh Jordan, Madeira
Carson Miles, Georgetown
Evan Farrell, Mariemont
Griffin Callow, Seven Hills
Eli Jones, Williamsburg
Cameron Pohl, Cincinnati Country Day
Honorable mention
Cincinnati Christian: Trevor Allen, Jackson Becker, Emanuel Harris; Cincinnati Country Day: Jack Connelly, Lucas DeAlarcon; Felicity-Franklin: Colton Stamper; Finneytown: Prabin Bista, Leo Van Heeswijk; Georgetown: Riley Powell, Blake Tolle; Reading: Jakob Allen; Seven Hills: Harrison Mullin, Mercer Kruzner; Williamsburg: Luke Lindsey
Girls soccer
Division I
Co-player of the year: Kailyn Dudukovich, Lakota West
The senior and last year’s Ms. Ohio Soccer was named the OSSCA Player of the Year after leading the Greater Miami Conference with 46 goals and 99 points.
Co-player of the year: Lauren Donovan, Loveland
The senior led the Eastern Cincinnati Conference in assists (12) and added seven goals to finish fifth in total points (25). She was named first-team All-Ohio and was the ECC player of the year.
Coach of the year: Andy Schur, Mason
Schur was named the GMC coach of the year after leading the Comets to a league championship and a trip to the regional semifinals.
First team
Lauren Donovan, Loveland
Kailyn Dudukovich, Lakota West
Sydney Jones, Lakota West
Beth Cook, Milford
Shannon Crogan, Mason
Catherine Dorsey, Anderson
Peyton Kohls, Mount Notre Dame
Sophia Kuerze, Oak Hills
Hannah Sawyer, Hamilton
Ella Pittman, Harrison
Lauren Fields, Mount Notre Dame
Hailey Autenrieb, Seton
Abby Pawlikowski, Loveland
Maddy Baird, Mason
Abby Hoffmann, Mercy McAuley
Kylie O’Leary, Fairfield
Brooke Brown, Lakota East
Rylie Postel, St. Ursula
Ana Manning, Milford
Emma Schmelzer, Turpin
Gretta Gunn, Ursuline
Anne Taylor, Anderson
Erin Fite, West Clermont
Cheech Seuberling, Lebanon
Savannah Grubbs, Lakota West
Second team
Esperanza Estrada, Oak Hills
Eva Dudeck, Loveland
Dani Dattilo, Sycamore
Jessica Jackson, Lakota West
Alex Wilson, Lebanon
Jordan Geis, Anderson
Dani Hicks, Lebanon
Olivia Stroud, Fairfield
Cadi Eigel, Sycamore
Tamar Sella, Walnut Hills
Anna Thomas, Oak Hills
Ma'Kayla Prince, Hamilton
Avery Mahon, Lakota East
Kira Gies, Turpin
Elizabeth Berry, Mason
Ansley Faul, Kings
Erykah Cornett, Oak Hills
Emery Crook, Kings
Madalyn Blair, Milford
Leiah Goedde, Loveland
Jenna Hoelmer, Northwest
Honorable mention
Colerain: Alex Meinking; Fairfield: Alexa Sasser, Kelsee Abbott; Harrison: Emily Wesling, Ashley Bley; Lakota East: Reyna Mijangos; Lakota West: Brooke Brockman, Kiley Neff, Gracie West; Lebanon: Sid Rigsby; Loveland: Ella James, Brooke Hatfield; Mason: Emilia Geren, Tori Hopton, Carly Keuffer, Erin Hummel; Milford: Caitlin Evans, Abby Nehlen; Mount Notre Dame: Elizabeth Pierce, Emma Frey, Lilly Hodge; Oak Hills: Abby Linenkugel, Molly Sheridan; Princeton: Taya Wilson; Seton: Natalie Schutte; Springboro: Lily Downs, Kyla Valaitis; Sycamore: Emma Pletz; Talawanda: Abigail Fessel, McKenzie Hanson; Ursuline: Maya Matesa; Western Brown: Aaliyah Akers, Cayla Enzweiler, Bre Large; Wilmington: Paige Bryant
Division II
Co-player of the year: Kathryn Shaffer, Summit Country Day
The junior was a first-team All-Ohio selection.
Co-player of the year: Annie Isphording, Indian Hill
The junior was a first-team All-Ohio selection.
Coach of the year: Stacey Williams, Monroe
Williams was named the Southwestern Buckeye League Southwestern Division coach of the year after leading Monroe to its first-ever regional championship.
First team
Annie Isphording, Indian Hill
Kathryn Shaffer, Summit Country Day
Alyssa Beckett, Monroe
Caitlin Burger, Badin
Emma McSwigan, McNicholas
Kylee Sheppard, Roger Bacon
Alex Pierson, Taylor
Alexis Taylor, Wyoming
Lauren Frey, Indian Hill
Lauren Foley, Summit Country Day
Jada Pohlen, Badin
Katie Corrigan, Summit Country Day
Meghan O’Brien, Indian Hill
Brooke Mullis, Taylor
Hannah Wiederhold, Batavia
Autumn Schweitzer, Ross
Becca Smit, New Richmond
Lillie Casey, Goshen
Allie Mouch, Wyoming
Lauren Johnson, McNicholas
Olivia Patel, Batavia
Second team
Brooke Frazier, Monroe
Brooklyn Miltenberger, Monroe
Jordyn Pex, Summit Country Day
Meghan Creech, Fenwick
Hope Evans, Fenwick
Maria Velazco, Norwood
Jordan Church, Indian Hill
Ashley Doyle, Clinton-Massie
Paige Long, Badin
Avery Collier, Batavia
Rose Virgran, Indian Hill
Riley Rolfert, Roger Bacon
Honorable mention
Badin: Grace Harris, Jayla Starks, Becca Wolterman; Batavia: Cloey Sattler; Bethel-Tate: Isabelle Elliott, Matilyn Miller; Clinton-Massie: Nora Voisey; Indian Hill: Zoe Hindman; McNicholas: Maddie Beerman, Sarah Browning, Bella Carmosino; New Richmond: Kayla Patterson; North College Hill: Jordan Lee, Baeja Summers, Shaylin Walton; Norwood: Anna Geisz, Arielle Gladish, Nallisa Segrist-Bellamah, Summer Ward; Ross: Cassie Gillum, Chelsea Hair, Mia Jackson; Taylor: Ava Ferguson, Drew Kantz; Wyoming: Peyton Kyle, Sophie Crockett.
Division III
Co-player of the year: Myah Giordullo, Mariemont
The senior defender was named the Cincinnati Hills League player of the year and was a first-team All-Ohio selection.
Co-player of the year: Jada Moorman, Cincinnati Country Day
The junior led the Miami Valley Conference in goals (29) and points (68) and added 10 assists. She was a first-team All-Ohio selection.
Coach of the year: Theresa Hirschauer, Cincinnati Country Day
Hirschauer was named the MVC Scarlet coach of the year after leading Cincinnati Country Day to a state runner-up finish.
First team
Molly Cochran, Madeira
Myah Giordullo, Mariemont
Jada Moorman, Cincinnati Country Day
Maddy Murphy, Mariemont
Jenna Setters, Cincinnati Country Day
Payton Koebbe, Reading
Shriya Kilaru, Seven Hills
Olivia Simpson, Reading
Kenzie Schneeman, Deer Park
Marley Megowen, Mariemont
Izzy Schaffner, Madeira
Sarah Zimmerman, Cincinnati Country Day
Abbey Puckett, Clermont Northeastern
Ava Hoffman, CHCA
Peyton Shoemaker, Mariemont
Ellie Poling, CHCA
Ally Sands, Reading
Anna Best, Clermont Northeastern
Ana Garcia, Madeira
Kendall Fields, Purcell Marian
Second team
Erika Dewey, Mariemont
Kaitlyn Gregory, Williamsburg
Torie Utter, Georgetown
Avery Messner, Mariemont
Brooke Schomaeker, Madeira
Emma Cohen, Seven Hills
Olivia Tritsch, Mariemont
Priya Jenkins, Seven Hills
C.J. Debra, Cincinnati Country Day
Sydney Hardesty, Cincinnati Country Day
Lexi Adams, CHCA
Olivia Parmer, Clark Montessori
Shelby Heagy, Clermont Northeastern
Savannah Thomas, Clark Montessori
Lindsey Arwine, Williamsburg
Lana Roy, Blanchester
Emma Robinson, Cincinnati Country Day
Honorable mention
CHCA: Saylor Brock, Samantha Vibberts; Clark Montessori: Anna Strasser, Kaya Williams; Deer Park: Lauren Heglin; Felicity-Franklin: Lily Taulbee; Finneytown: Maggie Traubert; Georgetown: Madison Benjamin; Reading: Chelsea Simpson; Seven Hills: Brooke Meador; Williamsburg: Allie Doss, Emma Cummins.
Girls Field Hockey
Co-player of the year: Bridget Schumacher, Indian Hill
Schumacher was the Southwest Ohio Field Hockey League Player of the Year after helping Indian Hill to a regional championship and an appearance at the state tournament.
Co-player of the year: Ali Bernard, Ursuline Academy
Bernard was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the SWOFHL.
Coach of the year: Tara Rose, Indian Hill
Rose led Indian Hill to a 13-5 record, including a regional championship which advanced Indian Hill to the state tournament.
First team
Bridget Schumacher, Indian Hill
Ali Bernard, Ursuline Academy
Abby Moore, Summit Country Day
Maddie Jones, Mount Notre Dame
Madden Phelps, Indian Hill
Molly Kaes, Mount Notre Dame
Madeline Moser, Talawanda
Rose Van Erden, Mount Notre Dame
Lindsay Pearson, Ursuline Academy
Reanna Dababneh, Ursuline Academy
Rebecca Schell, Ursuline Academy
Ainsley Kemp, Mount Notre Dame
Lily Claire Hines, St. Ursula
Charlotte Maliborski, St. Ursula
Second team
Maria Coffaro, Mount Notre Dame
Emery Mayzum, Mount Notre Dame
Maeve Tierney, Mount Notre Dame
Lilly Feeney, Ursuline Academy
Lauren Bricca, Ursuline Academy
Aly Prasinos, Ursuline Academy
Jozzy Faber, Indian Hill
Paige McMillan, Indian Hill
Maddie Reyering, Indian Hill
Clare Schuermann, St. Ursula
Adreanna Oelrich, St. Ursula
Mia Booth, Summit Country Day
Emma Perez, Summit Country Day
Ava Wetzel, Talawanda
Boys cross country
Division I
Co-player of the year: Nathan Mountain, St. Xavier
Mountain was the individual runner-up at the Ohio state meet, finishing in 15:26.6 while helping St. Xavier to a team runner-up result.
Co-player of the year: Zach Beneteau, Lakota West
Beneteau not only finished No. 8 in the state but was the lowest point scorer for state champion Lakota West, finishing at state in 15:42.8.
Coach of the year: Sean Hart, Lakota West
Hart coached Lakota West to a state championship, edging St. Xavier (who beat Lakota West in the regional) by two points, 73-75. Two Firebirds finished in the top 10 at the state meet.
First team
Nathan Mountain, St. Xavier
Zach Beneteau, Lakota West
Cole Cronk, Lakota West
James Schmidt, Oak Hills
Conor Bohrer, St. Xavier
Ryan Chevalier, Loveland
Alex Justus, Kings
Aiden Amshoff, Mason
Kiefer Bell, Talawanda
Jack Bentley, Turpin
Kaleb Martin, Lakota West
Tim Foster, St. Xavier
Zachary Plotkin, Lakota West
Honorable mention
Anderson: Sam Mizukawa; Elder: Ben Johnson, Keith Schenkel; Fairfield: Caleb Frank; Lakota East: Ashton Gibbs, Will Tenoever; Lakota West: Sergio Negroe; Loveland: Cayden Dyer, Sam Neiger, Brady Steiner, Ajay Stutz; Mason: Alex Deroussel, Jacob Messer, Brendan Pitcher, Jerry Xu; Moeller: Jameson Maynes; Monroe: Wyatt Phillips; Springboro: Keegan Freyhof; Turpin: Andrew Kissel; St. Xavier: Will Goodrich, Colin Sams, Jonathan Vonderhaar; Talawanda: Jens Bartel, Logan Murray; Walnut Hills: Gianni Allwein.
Division II
Co-player of the year: Owen Mathews, Badin
A sixth-place finish at regionals sent Mathews to state where he secured a fifth-place position at state, making him the highest local finisher in Division II.
Co-player of the year: Sam Beeler, Mariemont
Beeler was the high finisher for the Mariemont team that advanced to state as a team. Beeler ran a 16:29.3 at the final meet for a 26th-place finish.
Coach of the year: Natalie Dragovich, Mariemont
The Cincinnati Hills League Coach of the Year led Mariemont to a third-place finish at regionals and then a top 10 finish at the Division II state meet.
First team
Owen Mathews, Badin
Sam Beeler, Mariemont
Dominic Seigel, Badin
Ethan Henry, Madeira
Bennett Turan, Mariemont
Santi Biro, Mariemont
Ben Fahnestock, Mariemont
Charles Taylor, McNicholas
Summit Northrup, Clermont Northeastern
Sam Gutzwiller, Fenwick
Liam Morris, Indian Hill
Honorable mention
Badin: Brandon Burke, Mitchell Peel; Bethel-Tate: Ian McQueary; Fenwick: Derek Boland; Indian Hill: Jonah Waltz; Madeira: Calvin Busch; McNicholas: Aiden Burt, Alex Russo; Reading: Jonny Powers; Wyoming: Andrew Stoppenhagen.
Division III
Co-player of the year: Matthew Brumfield, Summit Country Day
Brumfield won a district championship and was Summit Country Day’s highest finisher at both the regional and state meets. His 19th-place finish at state was the highest local finish in Division III.
Co-player of the year: Devin Nelson, Summit Country Day
Nelson was instrumental in Summit Country Day getting to state. Nelson was the second-highest finisher for the team at regionals and the state meet where SCD finished as state runner-up.
Coach of the year: Kurtis Smith, Summit Country Day
Smith’s team dominated its district before runner-up spots at regionals and then the state meet where three racers finished in the top 50. Just five points separated Summit Country Day from state champion East Canton.
First team
Matthew Brumfield, Summit Country Day
Devin Nelson, Summit Country Day
Dhruv Mahajan, Seven Hills
Evan Lakhia, Summit Country Day
Jackson Davis, CHCA
Andrew Wagner, Summit Country Day
Garrett Hesselgesser, Cincinnati Christian
Sean LaMacchia, Summit Country Day
Ben Burton, Clark Montessori
Honorable mention
Clark Montessori: Ben Burton; MVCA: Jack Sandul; Purcell Marian: Marion Pope; Seven Hills: Wes Gardner, Luke Malloy; Summit Country Day: Larkin Woodward; Williamsburg: Zach Early.
Girls cross country
Division I
Co-player of the year: Ella Lambert, Turpin
Lambert turned on the jets at state, finishing in 18:10.0 for a fourth-place finish, the highest for a local runner.
Co-player of the year: Faith Duncan, Lebanon
Duncan won her sectional before a runner-up race at regionals. Duncan became a top runner at the state meet, finishing in eighth place.
Coach of the year: Chip Dobson, Mason
Mason finished in fourth place at the state meet, quickly improving on its third-place finish at regionals.
First team
Ella Lambert, Turpin
Faith Duncan, Lebanon
Carly Spletzer, Lakota East
Eva Hensley, Oak Hills
Hannah Lippincott, Talawanda
Cara Mooney, Springboro
Emmy Sager, Loveland
Carlie Condit, Mason
Kelsi Harris, Lakota East
Avery Stewart, St. Ursula
Sara Doughman, Kings
Sara Timbrelake, Ursuline Academy
Manuela Capiello, Mason
Aria Hawkins, Mason
Hope Carr, Lebanon
Honorable mention
Anderson: Audry Baker; Lakota East: Dani Thorner, Jocelyn Willis; Lebanon: Grace Glassmeyer; Little Miami: Grace Biddle; Loveland: Jessie Gibbins; Mason: Jenna Harris, Macie Radcliffe; Milford: Ayla Grabenbauer; Mount Notre Dame: Natalie Keller; Oak Hills: Megan John; Seton: Jessie Streckfuss; Walnut Hills: Caroline Meyer.
Division II
Co-player of the year: Lily Bauer, Mariemont
Bauer’s 29th place finish at state was the best for a local runner in Division II. Bauer qualified for state as an individual after finishing in seventh place at regionals.
Co-player of the year: Jaina Hellmann, Fenwick
The only other local runner to make it to the state meet, Hellmann finished in eighth at regionals and followed with a 68th-place mark, moving up several spots near the end of the race.
Coach of the year: Jim Frondorf, Wyoming
Frondorf was the CHL Coach of the Year and helped to lead Wyoming runners to a fifth-place finish at regionals.
First team
Lily Bauer, Mariemont
Jaina Hellmann, Fenwick
Abby Jo Leiss, Badin
Hayden Withers, Indian Hill
Emma Bergmann, Wyoming
Sylvia Coyle, Wyoming
Monica Dart, Taylor
Maura Mathews, Badin
Jessica Sanders, Finneytown
Morgan Cravens, Batavia
Honorable mention
Aiken: Muhorakeye Joyeuse; Clark Montessori: Rebecca Bresnahan; Indian Hill: Sara Schumann; Mariemont: Kiersten Souders; McNicholas: Mary Metzger; Wyoming: Meredith Guest, Lauren Hudepohl.
Division III
Co-player of the year: Abby Heck, Seven Hills
Heck’s 12th-place finish at the regional meet was good enough to get her to state, making her the only local runner to compete in the race.
Co-player of the year: Izzy Arredondo, Madeira
The sophomore just missed the cut to state, but a First Team All-CHL selection and the second-best local time at regionals cemented her season.
Coach of the year: Josh Dooley, Madeira
Madeira won its district race with three races placing in the top five and at regionals, finished in sixth place.
First team
Abby Heck, Seven Hills
Izzy Arredondo, Madeira
Siena Cutforth, Summit Country Day
Claire Leroy, Madeira
Hannah Lutes, Madeira
Ella Garza, Madeira
Kaitlyn Gregory, Williamsburg
Lila Weizer, Cincinnati Country Day
Annelise Hawgood, Seven Hills
Savannah Faught, Georgetown
Kate McDonough, CHCA
Honorable mention
Cincinnati Christian: Kaylene Lunt; East Clinton: Carah Antek; Madeira: Caroline Apanius; Seven Hills: Grace Arya; Summit Country Day: Anna Reineck, Catie Workman.
Boys golf
Division I
Co-player of the year: Jordan Gilkison, Springboro
Gilkison had the best round, a 71, on the second day of the state tournament. In total, Gilkison shot a one-over-par 143 over two days to finish alone as the Division I state champion.
Co-player of the year: Zack Beard, St. Xavier
Beard was the top man in St. Xavier’s run at the state tournament, shooting a 151 to finish in a tie for seventh place.
Coach of the year: Alex Kepley, St. Xavier
The Bombers won sectional and district championships before finishing in third place in a tight race for the state title.
First team
Jordan Gilkison, Springboro
Zack Beard, St. Xavier
Charlie Golski, Mason
Nolan Schuermann, St. Xavier
Timmy Hollenbeck, Mason
Eric Braun, St.Xavier
Adam Horn, Milford
Joe Wilson, Lakota East
Ty Sylla, Lakota East
AJ Wilhelm, Mason
Luke Lammers, Elder
Tyler Vallee, Loveland
Spencer Curran, Fairfield
Second team
Matt Dalton, Moeller
Victor Caliguri, Elder
Nate Vonderhaar, Mason
Adam Murphy, Lakota East
Jackson Baker, Monroe
Braden Hubbard, Hamilton
Nick Stachler, St. Xavier
Zach Braun, St. Xavier
Cameron Uhl, Lakota East
Honorable mention
Elder: Henry Mazza; La Salle: Gabe Logan; Loveland: Joe Jankowski, Anthony Moran; Mason: Daniel Heister; Milford: Cole Watson; Moeller: Johnny Markis; Springboro: Andrew Wilson; St. Xavier: Luke Calvert, Jack Mueller; Sycamore: Charlie Czerwonka, Alex Hewitt.
Division II
Co-player of the year: Brandon Conner, Madeira
A tie for third place at districts sent Conner to state where he was the top local finisher, shooting a seven-over par 149 in a tie for fifth place.
Co-player of the year: Luke Metzger, Fenwick
Metzger shot a 75 at districts to help Fenwick advance to state and shot a 75 in both rounds there, finishing tied for seventh place.
Coach of the year: Joe Wagner, Fenwick
Wagner coached Fenwick to third place at the district meet to get into the state tournament. At state, Fenwick combined for a 659 which put it at sixth in the state.
First team
Brandon Conner, Madeira
Luke Metzger, Fenwick
Peter Sheakley, Indian Hill
Adam Trigg-Holdman, Roger Bacon
Colin Schadek, Fenwick
Tom Buchert, Mariemont
Clay Van Fossen, Wyoming
Bryce Fisher, McNicholas
Andrew Getgy, Mariemont
Hayden Gilkinson, CHCA
Second team
Sam Judge, Wyoming
Brian Miller, Blanchester
Drew Seichter, Mariemont
Nathan Braig, McNicholas
Eddie Hartung, Madeira
Luke Isgrig, Madeira
Nick Young, Badin
Andrew Schwartz, Badin
Alex Holzapfel, Indian Hill
Honorable mention
Fenwick: Landon Schehr; Indian Hill: Will Heekin, Wyatt Higgins; Mariemont: Will Glassmeyer; McNicholas: Camden Yards; Wyoming: Conor Madden.
Division III
Co-player of the year: Jacob Joffe, Seven Hills
Joffe won his sectional by eight strokes to set up another championship round at districts. Competing at state, Joffe was just six-strokes off of the winner to finish in seventh place with his 152 round.
Co-player of the year: Evan Green, Middletown Christian
Green improved his score from sectionals to districts by seven strokes to qualify him for state as an individual. Green shot a 172 at state, tying for 34th place.
Coach of the year: Nate Hirsch, Seven Hills
Under Hirsch, Seven Hills had the highest-placing local golfer at state while the team finished in ninth place for the state.
First team
Jacob Joffe, Seven Hills
Evan Green, Middletown Christian
Sam Pettengill, Cincinnati Country Day
Blake Green, Middletown Christian
Andrew Yang, Seven Hills
Second team
Jack Holden, Seven Hills
Collin Chen, Seven Hills
Jack Wright, Cincinnati Country Day
Matthew Castrucci, Cincinnati Country Day
Honorable mention
Cincinnati Christian: Devin McKinnon, Jackson Raby; Cincinnati Country Day: Titan McMullen; Middletown Christian: Josiah Fernandez, Joshua Winhusen.
Girls golf
Division I
Co-player of the year: Eleanor Hudepohl, Ursuline Academy
Hudepohl was the top finisher from the area, advancing to state and leaving with a sixth-place finish.
Co-player of the year: Zoe Luebbers, St. Ursula
Luebbers finished in third at the district meet and advanced to state where she finished in a tie for 16th place.
Coach of the year: Chad Layton, Mason
Mason finished as state and district runner-up with a sectional championship on top.
First team
Eleanor Hudepohl, Ursuline Academy
Zoe Luebbers, St. Ursula
Maddie Heister, Mason
Catherine Zhang, Mason
Deeya Prakash, Sycamore
Ally Madden, Mason
Meiyi Wu, Walnut Hills
Ellie Yeazell, Lakota East
Lilly Middleton, Wilmington
Kylee Heidemann, Mercy McAuley
Leah Swayne, Kings
Jenna Harter, Mason
Second team
Debra Brogan, Oak Hills
Nicole Mater, Mason
Megan Bryan, Anderson
Sydney Wickert, Sycamore
Riley Johnson, Lebanon
Bekah Baumlein, Kings
Grace Kelly, St. Ursula
Honorable mention
Hamilton: Hannah Baker; Kings: Kate Gabert; Mercy McAuley: Sydney Miller; Milford: Jessica Shay; Mount Notre Dame: Maureen Burns; Springboro: Stella Langley; Sycamore: Grace Zhang; Turpin: Alyssa Haverstraw; Ursuline Academy: Nora Meyer, Ella Puthoff.
Division II
Co-player of the year: Halley McNair, Fenwick
The sectional champion went to state with her team and was its highest placer by one stroke, shooting a 178 for 35th place.
Co-player of the year: Riley Simpson, Summit Country Day
Simpson shot an 88 to tie for the runner-up spot at sectionals. Simpson then shot an 83 at the district meet, coming in third in a three-way playoff for a spot to state.
Coach of the year: Scott Dalton, Fenwick
Dalton was the GCL Co-Ed Coach of the Year while winning the sectional and coming in second for districts. At the state meet, Dalton’s squad finished in seventh place.
First team
Halley McNair, Fenwick
Riley Simpson, Summit Country Day
Jocelyn Wright, Fenwick
Hailey Stegemann, Clermont Northeastern
Sophia Dulin, Wyoming
Lainey Hurt, Mariemont
Second team
Samara Dulin, Wyoming
Kaitlyn Hemmelgarn, Fenwick
Natalie Kaminski, Cincinnati Country Day
Erin Johnson, Summit Country Day
Taylor Anderson, Clinton-Massie
Honorable mention
Cincinnati Country Day: Pooja Kantemneni; Fenwick: Natalie Allen, Amelia Snyder; Seven Hills: Maggie Motch.
Northern Kentucky/Indiana
Football
Offensive player of the year: Cameron Hergott, Beechwood
The senior quarterback was the KFCA 2A Player of the year and the first team all-region quarterback. He led the Tigers to the 2A state championship and a 10-2 overall record. He threw for 2,467 yards and 26 touchdowns and rushed for over 1,078 yards and 15 scores. Unofficially, Hergott ended his three-year career as a starter with more than 6,200 yards passing, 65 touchdowns, and nearly 2,400 yards rushing with 34 TDs. He was named Mr. Football by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association.
Co-defensive players of the year: Gabe Savage, Ryle and Luke Stegman, Covington Catholic
Ryle’s junior linebacker averaged 13 tackles per game for the Raiders, including 11 for loss and three sacks, helping the Raiders limit district opponents to 12 points per game in the regular season. Stegman, a senior, led a CovCath defense that allowed 10 points per game. The first team all-region lineman had 12 tackles in the state semifinal loss to Bowling Green.
Coach of the Year: Noel Rash, Beechwood
He led the Tigers to their first-ever 2A state championship and 15th all-time, beating Lexington Christian 24-23 in the state final. Beechwood finished 10-2 overall, and Rash won his sixth state championship.
First team
Mitchell Berger, Beechwood
Rhys Brown, Dixie Heights
Adam Burd, Lawrenceburg
Quantez Calloway, Holmes
Tayquan Calloway, Holmes
Xavier Campbell, Beechwood
Dawson Catlett, Walton-Verona
Andrew Clifford, Simon Kenton
Luke Collinsworth, East Central
Mathias Cusick, Ryle
Ben Dickhaus, Covington Catholic
Peyton Dietz, Covington Catholic
Trey Gronotte, Covington Catholic
Kel Hawkins, Dixie Heights
Cameron Hergott, Beechwood
Devin Holbert, Dixie Heights
Caleb Jacob, Covington Catholic
Jeremiah Lee, Cooper
Brandon McClendon, Holy Cross
Brady Moore, Beechwood
Braxton Newborn, Ludlow
Cameron Patterson, Scott
Ethan Reardon, Covington Catholic
Pierce Rohlman, Dixie Heights
Gabe Savage, Ryle
Ryan Schneider, Covington Catholic
Luke Stegman, Covington Catholic
Kole Viel, East Central
Trevor Wilson, Covington Catholic
Garrett Yoon, Lawrenceburg
Second team
Aidan Dietz, Holmes
Jacob Gaines, Walton-Verona
Aiden Gilmour, Lawrenceburg
Jackson Goodall, South Dearborn
Nathan Griffin, East Central
Dalton Hatfield, South Dearborn
Malaki Herndon, Newport Central Catholic
Eric Jimenez, Dayton
Simon Keating, Newport
Logan Landers, Dixie Heights
Jayden Lawson, Simon Kenton
Michael Leicht, Campbell County
Trey Little, Simon Kenton
Bradyn Lyons, Ryle
Parker Mason, Beechwood
Henry Nachazel, Beechwood
Owen Nally, Covington Catholic
Charlie Noon, Highlands
Ethan Parris, Lawrenceburg
Dahya Patel, Lawrenceburg
Wilson Pendleton, Ryle
Dakota Roth, Lawrenceburg
Joey Runyon, Newport Central Catholic
Trevor Schadler, Bishop Brossart
Luke Slusher, Beechwood
Colin Smith, Dixie Heights
Mason South, Highlands
Joe Vormbrock, Simon Kenton
Will Watkins, Ryle
Evan Wibberly, Dixie Heights
Brayden York, Lawrenceburg
Honorable mention
Beechwood: Colin Graman, Michael Hatfield, Liam McCormack; Bellevue: Colton Hissong; Boone County: Blake Hessling, Mike Lee, Jeremiah Williams; Brossart: Jacob Leicht; Campbell County: Derrick Minning, Kaden Morency; Conner: Clayton Melcher, Sam Clements; Cooper: Adam Sand, Eli White, Eric Wright; CovCath: David Sullivan; Dayton: Nolan Brooks, Jordan Marksberry, Trey Matthews; East Central: Hunter Sohns; Highlands: William Hartman, Dominic Robinson; Holmes: Curtez Hill; Holy Cross: Jack Bayless; Lloyd: Ethan Spaulding, Mike Wallington; NCC: Jack Greene, Justin Schneider; Ryle: Jackson Belk, Matt Mason, Jackson McGinnis, Franklin Rogers, Jameson Smith; Scott: CoLuke Iden; Simon Kenton: Josh Bowling, Dakota Brooksbank, Chase Crone, Jayden Lawson, Brennon Miller, Nick Seger; Walton-Verona: Carter Burch, Colton Shawver, Robert Streine.
Boys cross country
Runner of the Year: Logan Warth, Conner
The junior was the 3A, Region 5 champion in 16:53 and finished 18th in the 3A state meet with a time of 16:58. He led a deep and balanced Conner team to the 3A, Region 5 title with 34 points and second place to St. Xavier in the state championship. He was voted runner of the year by the region coaches.
Coach of the Year: Ian Johnstone, Conner
He led Conner to its third straight 3A, Region 5 championship by placing four of the top six runners in the regional meet, and led the Cougars to second place in the state championship by placing four in the top 33 runners. Johnstone did so despite losing last year’s top three runners to graduation.
First team
Ryan Hanak, Conner
Joseph Impellitteri, Conner
George Johnson, Conner
Bryson Lindloff, Scott
Drew Moore, Conner
Dixon Ryan, St. Henry
Noah Slone, Campbell County
Dominic Taylor, Covington Catholic
Logan Warth, Conner
Ethan Weaver, Covington Catholic
Second team
Ryan Branch, Bishop Brossart
Lake Durrett, St. Henry
Will Griffith, Highlands
Peter Laskey, Highlands
Malcolm Robertson, Highlands
Mark Ryan, St. Henry
Will Sheets, Bishop Brossart
Parker Turnbull, Ryle
Luke Van Laningham, Cooper
Logan Whaley, Ryle
Honorable mention
Beechwood: Cole Hetzel, Kaden Marker, Natnael Weldemichael; Bellevue: Will Strong; Bishop Brossart: Parker Losure, Nathan Ruth; Calvary Christian: Scott Heyob; Cooper: Landon LaCroix, Caleb Stidham; Covington Catholic: Jack Bell, Andrew Bosch; Dixie Heights: Alioun Gassama, Armando Montes; Highlands: Thomas Gray-Torsell, Sam Jones; Holy Cross: Kadin Engle, Wyatt Sunday; Ludlow: Jack McMillen; Ryle: Haven Birchall, Isaac Hamrick, Jacob Line, Kaelin Reynolds; St. Henry: George Barsan, Camden Fedders, Mitchell Reh; Simon Kenton: Jude Theriot; Villa Madonna: Matt Davis, Joey Grannnen, Adam Kolar, Ethan Martin, Owen Kovacic; Walton-Verona: Alex Baker, Davis Fritz; Joel McCain, Elijah Walters.
Girls cross country
Runner of the year: Maggie Schroeder, Highlands
The senior won the Class 2A state championship in 19:16, 26 seconds faster than the runner-up. It was her second state championship in three years. She won the Region 4 championship in 18:51 for a 30-second win, her second regional title. Schroeder led the Bluebirds to second place in the state championship and second in the regional.
Coach of the Year: Tony Harden, Bishop Brossart
He led the Mustangs to the Class 1A team championship with 36 points, 60 ahead of the runner-up. At the state meet, Brossart had the top three finishers and four of the top seven. Brossart also won the Region 4 championship by placing the top four finishers.
First team
Claire Curtsinger, Bishop Brossart
Angelina Harris, Ryle
Sadie Hartig, Bishop Brossart
Dyllan Hasler, Scott
Olivia Holbrook, Bishop Brossart
Amy Klocke, Bishop Brossart
Allie Kopser, Ryle
Maggie Schroeder, Highlands
Maddie Strong, Scott
Ashlyn Vanlandingham, Conner
Second team
Eden Brumer, Highlands
Yasmin Garcia, Ryle
Charli Gerrain, Villa Madonna
Kaylee Holtzapple, Calvary Christian
Renae Kopser, Ryle
Clarissa Miller, Dixie Heights
Macey Ruth, Cooper
Cara Weber, Ryle
Kayma Wolfinbarger, Highlands
Emilee Zengel, Campbell County
Honorable mention
Beechwood: Isabelle Ginter, Lily Parke, Tonya Shoyat; Bishop Brossart: Emma Bezold, Natalie Reis; Campbell County: Kaitlyn Strange; Conner: Daphne Benjamin, Ella Mann, Avery Vanlandingham; Cooper: Alexandra Rooney; Covington Latin: Kaylee Johnsonbaugh, Ella Thornberry; Dixie Heights: Dahlia Kissel, Trinity Smith; Grant County: Gracie Cruey, Audrey Shelton, Jasmin Swartz; Highlands: Adrienne Harris, Alyssa Harris; Notre Dame: Olivia Maschinot; Ryle: Maddie Berner, Ella Breckenridge, Ella Gregory; St. Henry: Kasey Hill, Reganne McMain, Mary Ryan; Scott: Laney Coleman, Juliana Ellington; Villa Madonna: Lexi Baker, Abby Ernst, Alyssa Martin, Sarah Rice; Walton-Verona: Caileigh Waters.
Boys golf
Golfer of the Year: Rylan Wotherspoon, Cooper
The junior was named Mr. Golf in Kentucky after finishing as state runner-up with a 3-under 141. In the state tourney, he lost in a playoff to senior Jay Nimmo, a Mississippi State signee. Wotherspoon won the Region 7 individual championship for the second straight year, shooting a 4-under 66 to win by six shots. He won seven invitational tournaments during the regular season, and won the KGCA All-State Championship at University Club of Kentucky in September. Wotherspoon has committed to the University of Cincinnati.
Coach of the Year: Jerod Cahill, St. Henry
He directed the Crusaders to the Region 7 team championship, their first regional title since 2000, when he was a player on the team. He also led St. Henry to the All “A” Classic state championship.
First team
Barry Alexander, Walton Verona
Ian Asch, Covington Catholic
Ryan Butler, St Henry
Mason Butler, St Henry
Ben Epplen, Beechwood
Justin Gabbard, Highlands
Tyler Mitts, Grant County
Luke Muller, Highlands
Sam Tucker, Conner
Rylan Wotherspoon, Cooper
Second team
Joel Craft, Highlands
Brennen Gordon, Grant County
Cedric Hoehn, Grant County
Tanner Lorms, Ryle
Gabe Ryan, St. Henry
Matt Schaefer, St. Henry
Jack Schneider, Highlands
Griffin Schultz, Bishop Brossart
Hank Shick, Highlands
Bryce Spencer, Grant County
Will Stamm, Beechwood
Evan Stewart, Conner
Kevin Tobergte, St. Henry
Girls golf
Golfer of the Year: Reagan Ramage, Cooper
The eighth-grader won the Region 7 individual championship with a 78, defeating teammate Kendall Brissey, and led the Jaguars to their first-ever regional team championship. She led the Jaguars to fifth place in the state team championship.
Coach of the Year: Joe Deters, Cooper
He led the Jaguars to their first-ever Region 7 team championship, including the top four individual finishers, and he led Cooper to fifth place in the state tournament.
First team
Skylar Anderson, Cooper
Kendall Brissey, Cooper
Maddi Hudson, Grant County
Eva Maley, Cooper
Emma Meyer, Notre Dame
Reagan Ramage, Cooper
Hannah Rice, Notre Dame
Sarah Steimer, St Henry
Laura Tatum, Grant County
KJ Toole, Highlands
Second team
Emilie Bertram, Pendleton County
Brooklyn Callioni, Villa Madonna
Victoria Camacho, Grant County
Jalena Hardcorn, Cooper
Cailyn Harper, Pendleton County
Didina Jiradamkerng, Villa Madonna
Camryn Kuehne, Villa Madonna
Natalie Lovell, Notre Dame
Grace Ramey, Beechwood
Ella Rowland, Highlands
Anna Slaughter, Grant County
Lydia Smith, Grant County
Hannah Williamson, Lawrenceburg
Boys soccer
Player of the Year: Noah Moeller, Ryle
The senior led the Raiders to the Ninth Region championship and the state semifinals, where Ryle lost to South Warren in penalty kicks. Moeller led a Ryle defense that didn’t allow a goal in the regular season and only five for the entire year. Moeller was named the East Player of the Year by the state coaches association.
Coach of the Year: Stephen Collins, Ryle
Collins led the Raiders to a 17-1-1 record, the Ninth Region championship and the state semifinals, where they lost to South Warren in penalty kicks. Ryle allowed only five goals during the season, none during the regular season.
First team
Will Bosley, Covington Catholic
Hank Cook, Highlands
Luke Crone, Dixie Heights
Max Farris, Highlands
Dekkar Haaser, Conner
Holden Lipscomb, Holy Cross
Noah Moeller, Ryle
Grant Montelisciani, Covington Catholic
Lance Paul, Ryle
Ruben Rechtin, Beechwood
Josh Spence, Cooper
Second team
Ben Durrough, St. Henry
Carter Eilers, Covington Catholic
Kyle Freihofer, Cooper
Charles Hubert, Covington Catholic
Carter Hudson, Calvary Christian
Luke Jenkins, Ryle
Nicholas Keller, Conner
Colson Neace, Ryle
Ty Schaffer, Bishop Brossart
Nick Seger, Simon Kenton
Carter Wahl, Holy Cross
Honorable mention
Bishop Brossart: Tyler Malay; Boone County: Maky Dia, Justin Jutzi; Calvary Christian: Caleb Browning, Trenton McCarthy, Brennan Murphy, Luke Ruwe; Campbell County: Sam Jones; Covington Catholic: Jaden Siemer; Dixie Heights: Ryder Kennedy; East Central: Luke Hornbach, Eric Puterbaugh, Brady Spangler; Grant County: Bryar Webster; Highlands: Austin Frazier, Brayden Gillman, Cole Lorenzen; Holy Cross: Cameron Haggard, Otto Reser; Lawrenceburg: Adam Cosby, Asher Gentry, Dominic Tribbie; Newport Central Catholic: Sam Lavin, Alex DeMann, Grayson Sperbeck; Pendleton County: Ty ‘Caudill; Ryle: Landon Barth, Nate Murphy, Conner Race; St. Henry: Jayson Litzler, Mike Reding; Scott: Kai Ellison, Luke Iden; Simon Kenton: Logan Finke; South Dearborn: Kevin Brown, Hunter Ross; Villa Madonna: Dominic Martin, Nathan Ziegler; Walton-Verona: Ian Strom; Williamstown: Brock Houchens, Tyler Osborne, Elijah Walters.
Girls soccer
Co-players of the year: Lauren Carothers, Notre Dame; and Carson Smith, Dixie Heights
Carothers, a senior, led Notre Dame with 15 goals and had seven assists as she led the Pandas to a 15-3 record and the Ninth Region semifinals. She was named Miss Kentucky this year. Smith led NKY with 28 goals and 17 assists and was the Ninth Region offensive player of the year. She led Dixie to a 15-3-1 record and a victory over Notre Dame in the Ninth Region semifinals.
Coach of the Year: Alex Dean, Highlands
He led the Bluebirds to their third straight Ninth Region championship, allowing only eight goals during the season. Highlands finished 15-2-2 and lost to highly ranked Lexington Catholic in penalty kicks in the state round of 16.
First team
Lydia Bowling, Scott
Faith Broering, Highlands
Lauren Carothers, Notre Dame
Ellie Dreas, Simon Kenton
Ruby Dunlevy, Campbell County
Macie Feldman, Notre Dame
Riley Griffin, Bishop Brossart
Kenzie Nehus, Highlands
Sammy Prather, Simon Kenton
Carson Smith, Dixie Heights
Nina Sturm, Dixie Heights
Second team
Maleah Alexander, Cooper
Raygen Black, Boone County
Morgan Gerak, Dixie Heights
Grace Gerding, Dixie Heights
Mackenzie Kent, St. Henry
Kelsey Listerman, Highlands
Aubrey Nipper, Simon Kenton
Madi Redlinger, Cooper
Iris Schuh, Notre Dame
Emma Spivey, Notre Dame
Laney Smith, Highlands
Honorable mention
Beechwood: Reagan Noll, Dory Smith, Megan Williams, McKinley Yelton; Bishop Brossart: Rosie Jump, Ally Smith; Boone County: Kelsie Anderson, Savannah Briedis; Campbell County: Sophie Jones, Bella Menetrey, Kylie Thompson; Conner: Londyn Frazier, Sydney Noble, Juliet Strange; Cooper: Mia Arias, Ryleigh Lett, Jada Walters; Dixie Heights: Macy Wilson; East Central: Sophie Browndyke, Caitlyn Dick, Lexi Watkins; Highlands: Greta Noble; Holy Cross: Izzy Fisk, Noel Fisk, Ivy Hoffman, Kara Krumpelman; Lawrenceburg: Holly Knippenberg, Chloe Meyer; Ludlow: Paige Arnold; Newport Central Catholic: Karly Enginger, Anna Petroze, Sophia Rodriguez, Rylee Turner; Notre Dame: Kate Moore; Ryle: Kaia Griffin, Keelee Griffin, Amber Poe, Olivia Stevens; St. Henry: Jenna Berling, Emma Esselman, Mary Felix; Simon Kenton: Sophie Decker, Shyanne Iles, Abby Waddell; South Dearborn: Bernadette Wismann; Villa Madonna: Autumn Patrick.
Volleyball
Co-Players of the Year: Lucy Trump, Ryle; and Anna Long, Notre Dame
Trump, a junior, was named Northern Kentucky Division I player of the year after leading Ryle to a 17-7 record, 33rd District championship, and Ninth Region runner-up. The University of Notre Dame commit had 374 kills and 179 digs, plus 33 total blocks. Long, a senior and signee with Florida State beach volleyball, led the Pandas to their first state championship since 1994. She had 376 kills, 41 blocks and 210 digs. Long and Trump are cousins.
Coach of the Year: Molly McDermott, Notre Dame
She led the Pandas to a 26-3 record and the state championship, the Pandas’ first one since 1994.
First team
Olivia Crowl, Campbell County
Emma Grace, Notre Dame
Julia Hunt, Holy Cross
Gabby Kallmeyer, Scott
Anna Long, Notre Dame
Maia Long, Dixie Heights
Kaitlyn Luebbers, Cooper
Taylor Preston, St. Henry
Savannah Snebold, Cooper
Lucy Trump, Ryle
Second team
Ava Kidd, Ryle
Marie Kiefer, Bishop Brossart
Portia Kohls, Calvary Christian
Madison McCloskey, Newport Central Catholic
Ella Murray, Simon Kenton
Abby Powers, Notre Dame
Abby Schaefer, St. Henry
Cecilia Shick, Highlands
Cora Taylor, St. Henry
Emily Wichmann, Notre Dame
Honorable mention
Beechwood: Abby Lester, Abigail Roberts; Bellevue: Deja Joseph, Nicole Rechtin; Brossart: Raele Ruschman; Boone County: Niah Drayton; Calvary Christian: Ashley Shields; Campbell County: Rylee McKinney, Maddy Pond, Ella Schloemer; Conner: Taylor Connelly; Covington Latin: Kaylin Myers; Dayton: Angel Thomas, Tatum Turner, Liberty Windeler; Dixie Heights: Hannah Lukey; East Central: Emma Ertel, Hope Fox, Jessie Stenger; Heritage: Ally Stone, Kellie Wolfe; Highlands: Lauren Buemi; Laura Winkler; Holmes: Jadyn Barnett; Holy Cross: Torri Wurtz; Lawrenceburg: Bay Hinkle, Lizzie Redar, Gracie Safaviyan; Lloyd Memorial: Jalyn Ballman, Jada Gentry; Ludlow: Mylee Garrett, Chloe Velasquez; Newport: Kyissa Baccus; NCC: Kylie Kohrs, Kori Reckers; Notre Dame: Emily Bentley, Sydney Nolan, Cate Scheper, Sydney Schroder; Pendleton County: Olivia Verst; Ryle: Maddie Clark, Lauren Welch; St. Henry: Ellie Orchelle; Scott: Ella Chitkara, Audrey Griffin; Simon Kenton: Abby Lachmann, Rebekah Sergent, Brittney Tackett; Villa Madonna: Reese Holtzman, Grace Ransdell; Walton-Verona: Annie Schneider.
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