He's been like a father figure to me," Mills said. She is the 5th girl in program history to reach 1000 career, The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Childrens Hospital. You make good friends when you wrestle, you meet a lot of people in tournaments, it's fun but it's hard work.". "I started when I was 9, my dad got us a, Student Athletes of the Week: Mogadore HS Hope Murphy and Lukas Swartz, Student Athletes of the Week: Malcolm Brown & Cheyenne Cunningham: East CLC, Student Athletes of the Week: Amicia Powers and Elijah Humphrey: North HS, Student Athletes of the Week: Dream Cherry and Malachi Branham STVM HS, 1590 WAKR Student Athletes of the Week: Samantha Huth and Dylan Farah: Hoban HS, Student Athletes of the Week Rowan Lilly and Bella Vesco: Our Lady of the Elms, Student Athletes of the Week: Calvin Alexander & Savannah Bunn: Ellet High School, Student Athletes of the Week: Amiyah Stallings and Ronnell Tae Perie: Buchtel High School, Student Athletes of the Week: Leah Ungashick and Reese Brunson: Coventry HS, Student Athletes of the Week: Alison Zupancic and Clay Peets: Firestone HS, Student Athletes of the Week: Danny Kurko and Jill Catalano: Tallmadge High School, Student Athletes of the Week: Ellie McCoy and Clayton Mosher: Stow High School, Student Athletes of the Week Donovan Mills and Kaylie Ward: Cuyahoga Falls HS, Student Athletes of the Week: Gabriela Heideman and Trey Shaffer: Wadsworth HS. Cailey Wolfe is aSenior Captain on the basketball team. Bens coach Jeff Decker says that he is one of the smartest players hes ever been around. Dylan says both of those opportunities are rewarding for him in unique ways. He says that playing sports in Ellet is a source of pride for not only the school, but the Ellet community as a whole. On the court, coach Byrne says he is just as dynamic. This week our 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week is Amicia Powers, a senior indoor track athlete from North High School. "Everyone comes back and the whole school supports you, and it's a great family atmosphere," he said. WAKR Student Athletes of the Week Ben Lahoski and Sarah Abood. Our next male Student Athlete of the Week is Nathan Dobben, a senior basketball player from Norton High School. She says that her father got her interested in the game of golf at an early age and she carries that appreciation for the game to this day., This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Rowan Lilly, a senior bowler from Our Lady of the Elms High School. I always played since I was little, I started in rec league in third grade, and I just came up from there," he said. This week's athletes are from Ellet High School. When hes not playing hockey, Zachs a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National Honor Society. I only started playing my freshman year, they let me develop, and I've been on varsity the last three years," he said. Leah is a member of the BHS VolleyballTeam and Bowling Team. Alessandra is very involved, she writes for the school newspaper and is a member of the yearbook staff. "He is a tough competitor on the field, and has a great work ethic. Ben plays linebacker on defense and serves as a running back on offense. Bailey is an excellent student as well, with aGPA of 4.33. In addition to being a bowler shes also a member of the color guard and Teens Against Cancer over at Barberton. We're going to miss her.". He is the definition of a STVM student athlete.". This week's athletes are from Barberton High School. Phillips is a two-sport athlete at Springfield in both basketball and cross country all while maintaining a 3.6 GPA. "We have a young team, a lot of freshmen, so it's going to be a lot of them (the coaches) coaching, but also myself helping out the younger players learning the game," she says. "He is what makes this team go," Gonzalez said. He is a very coachable young man and a joy to be around. "Cheyenne is a model and motivated student who is part of our top ranked JROTC program, East High School Band (2nd chair clarinet), and an academic honor recipient," Gonzalez explained. "Shes a hard worker everyday and pushes herself to be a better gymnast," she said. Mary Krege is a senior and a member of the Varsity BHS Girls Bowling Team. She is a four-year letterman in volleyball, basketball, and softball, and was an outside hitter on the Comets volleyball team that finished as regional runner-up this year. It is just a lot of fun and being with your friends," she explained. BHS Basketball Coach Kyle McBride had this to say about Ben Ben is one of those players that sees what is happening during the course of thegame and tries to put his team and teammates in the best possible position to besuccessful. Upon graduation in the spring, he plans on attending the University of Akron and majoring in Political Science. This week's athletes are from Wadsworth High School. Ethan Wright is a quality young man who strives to get better as an athlete and human being each and every day, France said. France says Wright, who plays running back and safety at Manchester, is a team-first player despite a great deal of individual accomplishments. She enjoys playing basketball at Woodridge because of the great relationships she built with her teammates over the years. Danny says that hes looking forward to his senior season. Upon graduation in the spring, Radcliff plans on studying business management. He leads a small-cell group of underclassmen and has taken them under his wing to teach the next generation The Spartan Way.. All students in good academic standing at their schools are eligible to receive the Athlete of the Week Award. Poland 2-sport star named . This year has already been a great one for her as she placed 1st in the all-around at the Win The Day Invitational and 2nd in the all around at the McGee Invitational. Brooke says her love of the sport started at an early age. She says it's been an amazing ride being a Comet student athlete. Abby DiSalvo is a senior, 4-year letterman and captain on the Revere Girls Swim Team. In 2019, she was named the captain of the girls golf team, lettered for the fourth year in a row, and was a second place medalist at the NCL Championship earning first team honors. He says that soccer has always been a part of his life from an early age. He is also a member of the National Technical Honors Society and College Credit Plus. I enjoy being a part of that club, it pushes me to be a better leader every day," she explained. Austintown Plaza . Sat, Jul 01 @11:00am. "He works really hard in the classroom, volunteers in the community, and excels in all parts of the game on the floor. "At my church we have Wednesday night activities for the youth, all the way up through high school, we all go and do service for people, whether it's at a retirement home or at a homeless shelter, I've always had fun helping others,' she explained. Caden said that the family atmosphere at CVCA has helped him both on and off the golf course, enriching his experience as both an athlete and a student. Logan was the 2018 Akron City SeriesHeavyweight Champion and was also a member of the Academic All-City Series Team, Sandy explained. This year as a captain and 2nd team All-PTC member, Sells says she leads her team both vocally and by example. He is a tremendous kid who has an unbelievable work ethic in the classroom and on the court, Futch explains. This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Savannah McGraw, a senior bowler from Coventry High School. Our next Male Student Athlete of the Week is Elijah Humphrey, a junior basketball player from North High School. Shes a two sport letter athlete in both soccer and softball in addition to being in the choir, the school musicals and dance. This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is junior basketball player Josh Fleming from Woodridge High School. Our next Female Student Athlete of the Week is junior Payton Fraley a soccer player from CVCA High School. He's also showing excellence in the classroom as well, with a 3.4 GPA and participation in such extracirriculars such as senior council. I enjoy the action and I like police officers and what they do for the community," he explained. MacKenzie Kramer is a senior and a Four year letter winner in Basketball. The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children's Hospital.This week's athletes are from Firestone CLC. One of my hockey coaches in third grade introduced me to it, and a bunch of my buddies started doing it," he said. Upon graduation in the spring, Johnson plans to attend The Ohio State University to study Agriculture. Her coach Jeff Johnson talked about her work on and off the field. This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Romello Pacely, a junior basketball player from North High School. She has a high work ethic and through that work has improved all aspects of her game., Neugebauer says that leadership and and overall drive to excel carries over. His coach Murray Hooten says Brandon's a leader on and off the court. When shes not playing sports or studying, shes volunteering at One of A Kind Pet Rescue and doing other philanthropic endeavors such as organizing the school blood drive at the high school. In addition to being a four year letter winner for the Lady Panthers, Nicole is a member of the National Honor Society and volunteering with the Youth basketball camp at Norton as well as father/daughter dances. He is reliable, one of the most important things any person can be.". As of this writing, Fitzsimmons has a 24-8 record in the 2018-19 season and 8 losses. Vivian Brown is a three-sport athlete having earned varsity letters in tennis, swimming and lacrosse. Last year we made the district championship game and we lost, but it was a great experience, This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Ellie McCoy a junior golfer from Stow-Munroe Falls High School. He says playing for his dad, Russ Swartz is a interesting and fun dynamic. Kaleb says the experience of playing football for the Comets is a great experience when it comes to working with his coaches and teammates. He is an excellent soccer player who always plays with an outstanding passion at a high level," he explains . She is one of the hardest working players that we have. One unique thing about Josh is his volunteer work during the Polar Express in Peninsula during the holiday season. Her coach Dana Cummins says she is an example for all of the younger players and a true team leader. He got into lacrosse at an early age and he truly enjoys the game and the physicality it brings. He says working with his teammates and coaches has been a truly rewarding experience over the course of his career as a Spartan. Mary Krege is a senior and a member of the Varsity BHS Girls Bowling Team. In addition, she was part of the all-district team in bowling in 2018-19. Barberton wrestling is one of a kind, every athlete is dedicated and willing to learn everyday, he said. It is contagious. This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Danny Kurko, a senior basketball player from Tallmadge High School. Nicole said she got into the game of basketball from her friends at a young age and stuck with it ever since. It's really fun to be out there with all of them, it's always a good time, and I love playing hard with them," he said. He wants to be the one best player and more importantly be the best person he can possibly be, and with that he is very team oriented and always puts the success of the team first.. Ka'nijaKimbrougis a 10th grader and a current member of the girls basketball team. This week's athletes are from East High School. No matter where you go, you're always saying hi to people, no matter what.". We have come a long way from where we started this year," Murphy said. She says that that group in particular (the Suburban League Leadership Group) has been instrumental in her growth as a player and as a person. Nathan is also a part of the National Honor Society , Key Club, and is the Senior Class Vice President. Amiyah is a hard worker, a captain, a shooter, and, This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Leah Ungashick, a senior volleyball player from Coventry High School. She has also become a great finisher scoring some of our biggest goals of the season.. We wish Brooke the best in all of her future endeavors. Among her accomplishments at Ellet, in volleyball she was an All City Honorable Mention, academic all-city performer and a three-year letterman. He supports all other teams and programs in Tallmadge and truly cares about the school and community.. I got into it from my brother," he said. Upon graduation in the spring, Garrison plans on studying Criminal Justice. JR has a GPA of 4.5, and he is currently ranked first in the Senior class. "Since my freshman year at Hoban, it's honestly been amazing," she said. "My brother did it and I started it because I wanted to try something new. He also spreads his love of the game of soccer to youngsters in the community by coaching and refereeing for the Revere 2nd Grade Academy. This year on the pitch she garnered First Team All District honors, first team All Suburban League honors and was named a team captain. A pair of track and field standouts were the leading vote-getters in the polls for the latest Erie County high school Athletes of the Week. Friday, 14 October 2022 05:00 Student Athletes of the Week: Alessandra Pinto & Cameron Hinkle Featured Written by Steffany Murdock font size Print Email The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children's Hospital. Lucas Wagner is a senior and carries a 3.64 GPA. Lukas says the love of basketball came from his family growing up. , We are proud of what he has accomplished in the classroom and look forward to watching his development over the next couple of years.. She says that because of playing with a lot of her teammates earlier in life, it translates into the court now. I just feel proud, he said. She says that being a student athlete at East is an enjoyable experience all around. "He has been playing all year with injuries but is still our 2nd leading scorer, best FT shooter, and arguably our best rebounder. Llewellyn's coach, first year head coach Bobby Nickol talked about his grit and toughness on the football field. The years before us set such a precedent of winning and to be a leader and a captain is a great feeling.. Upon graduation in the spring, he plans on studying engineering in college. I was truly blessed to have her as a player!!". This week's athletes are from Wadsworth High School. "I started out on my brother's baseball team when I was in second grade and hated it," she said with a laugh. MacKenzie Kramer is a senior and a Four year letter winner in Basketball. Last modified on Sunday, 23 April 2023 18:06, Student Athletes of the Week: Maddy Schnelzer & Chris Earnest, Student Athletes of the Week: Jaydyn McKinney & Evan Kusmits . For community service, Humphrey also volunteers at the Haven of Rest in Akron. "It's just a fun experience having to learn and be able to make yourself better with other people and share experience with everyone around you," Jaeger said. This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Cameron Fitzsimmons, a senior wrestler from Barberton High School. His coach Rob Atwood talked about his leadership on and off the field. She has 14 goals and 15 assists this season. He is an excellent example for our younger players to follow.. She says seventh grade is when she got into the sport of basketball. Upon graduation in the spring, Emily plans on attending Kent State University. In addition to being a student athlete, she is also a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Suburban League Leadership among other groups. Natalie loves the game of basketball, she loves being part of the girls basketball program, he said. His coach Patrick Quinn has this to say about his senior. . Upon graduation in the spring, Mary plans on attending Ohio University and majoring in business. Mary said softball was something she got into from an early age and it has stuck with her ever since. My parents are very athletic, but Ive always been athletic and I enjoyed playing outside with my neighbors, she said. She's an athlete that keeps me going and constantly makes me work hard. This week's athletes are from Norton High School. "It felt good and it felt like my talents are being noticed and that my hard work and dedication has been noticed. Event Photos . As a captain and one of the key cogs for North, she knows that getting the best out of her teammates is one of the most important things she can do for her team. He seems to play his best in the most important games.". He leads by example, plays hard, and is always dependable.. . "He is very coachable and one of our best hitters. This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Katherine Davis, a senior track and field athlete from Copley High School. Alanna is a great kid, always brings laughter each day and well liked by her teammates and It has been a pleasure coaching her the past 4 years. In my eight years coaching, Sam stands out among a select few as one of the most motivated individuals I haveever had," he said. She was our on-the-court leader, not only vocally, but in the way she conducted herself withoutstanding footwork in the post, is a skilled defender and is one of the hardest workers I've ever coached. Away from the field, hes involved in a mentoring program for kids at Silver Lake Elementary School, something he truly enjoys. The girls soccer team is experiencing another great season with Alessandra being a team captain. "Brandon Evans is a good student in the classroom and an amazing athlete on the court. A team captain and letterman this year, Farkas takes that responsibility seriously and says his leadership style is a combination of both vocal leadership and leadership by example. His coach John Sarver talked about his versatility and work ethic. Coach Brown said that Vari exhibits leadership both on and off the court. As a young man, Nickol says Llewellyn is just as impressive. Selections are based on nominations. He is a member of DECA and has already earned scholarship through that organization," he said. Alessandra Pinto is a senior with a 3.5 GPA. His coach Dan Sandy had some great words for Logan and the work he puts in on the mat and in other aspects of his life. We wish Jess and Bradley the best in all of their future endeavors. Zach was a unanimous selection as a team captain this season due to his hard work and dedication. The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children's Hospital. Our next Student Athlete is Nolland Almestica a senior track and field athlete from Coventry High School. Everybody in the, This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Amiyah Stallings, a junior basketball player from Buchtel High School. She has earned all conference honors in all three sports and is a member of National Honor Society and Key Club. His score of32 was 1 stroke shy of the record for lowest 9 hole round by an individual. Akilah has helped change the culture here at North high school with a high level of excellence and competitive spirit that transcends the court, Meadows said. She is Captain of the swim team with accomplishments including3-year letter winner,3-time district qualifier in 4 events, and2-time state qualifier in 3, The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Childrens Hospital. We wish Nicole and Nathan the best in all of their future endeavors. She says that its not always easy to balance the activities with the academics and athletics, but its a great experience for her. Our next 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Nick Llewellyn, a senior football player from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Baseball Coach Ray Fantozzi said that Farkas is a solid competitor on the diamond and a solid young man away from the field. "I probably lead more by example, but I try to be more vocal, but its all about coming to practice and working hard.. He is a student amabassador of the Lebron James Family Foundation.". Among some of the highlights for Brandon include being named Player of the Month for December, an honor he was truly proud of. "I just instantly had an interestfor it, and I've played from 5 years old and I just never stopped," he said. She enjoys the volunteer aspect to help out the next generation of swimmers.
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