Roman Garr
Junior, Colerain Football
Junior QB Roman Garr had a huge performance in the Cardinals’ 41-7 win over Hamilton, leading Colerain to its first GMC victory of the season. Roman finished 16-of-23 for 296 yards and 4 touchdowns with no interceptions, while adding 76 rushing yards and another touchdown. Great job, Roman!
Blaine Scherz
Junior, Colerain Soccer
Blaine has consistently been one of the best players on the team throughout the first 3 games. His play on the ball and defending has been nothing short of incredible.
Caleb Stecher
Sophomore, Colerain Cross Country
Caleb started the season off strong at Centerville's Saturday night lights with a win! He led the field of 121 athletes with a finish time of 18:22!!!
Kendall Stecher
Freshman, Colerain Cross Country
Kendall led the field of 65 girs at Centerville's Saturday Night lights to victory with a finish time of 22:29 in her first high school race. She finished a minute and a half in front of second place and led the girls team to a third place finish.
Ella White
Junior, Colerain Volleyball
In our first 4 matches Ella has stepped up as a junior and leads the team with 24 kills, 5 aces and 35 digs. In addition to being a leader in stats in several categories she is a leader on the court with her energy and positive attitude.
Ashlyn Cline
Senior, Fairfield Volleyball
“Ashlyn is currently leading the team with 53 kills and first in the GMC in kills per game! We have relied on her strong all-around play to start our season with some big matchups!”
Coach Jessi Grimes
Tsyler Hendrix
Sophomore, Fairfield Cross Country
“Tsyler was the #1 man for the Fairfield men's cross country team when they opened up their season at the Moeller Primetime Invitational on August 28. Tsyler placed 17th out of 172 runners in a high-quality varsity race. His time for the 5k (3.1-mile) course at Christ's Church in Mason was 17:14. That performance also helped the men's team to an incredible 2nd place finish out of 19 teams. Tsyler looks to drop down into the 16:00s at his next meet, the Lebanon Invitational.”
Coach Adam Thomas
Ashley Ambrocio
Senior, Hamilton Soccer
Senior midfielder Ashley Ambrocio (#10) had a standout performance on Thursday, August 27, scoring two goals in Big Blue’s 9-0 victory over Northwest High School. Ashley was dominant in the attacking third and added two steals to help keep possession and the pressure on offensively. Her leadership and impact on the field played a key role in the team’s impressive victory.
Franco Flores
Senior, Hamilton Soccer
Big Blue Boys Soccer picked up two victories this past week, defeating Colerain 3-0 and Ross 2-0. Senior Franco Flores contributed an assist in the win over Colerain before scoring the opening goal in Saturday night’s victory over Ross.
Nyla Markowski
Senior, Hamilton Volleyball
Coach Reister on Nyla: “Nyla has had an incredible last few games. Her serving has been outstanding, and her ability to stay engaged on the bench, read the court, and help her teammates shows the kind of leadership that makes a difference. She is always looking for ways to support her team, and that leadership does not go unnoticed.”
Julia Roark
Senior, Hamilton Cheerleading
“Senior Julia Roark is a leader on the sideline. I appreciate her willingness to continuously call chants throughout games, helping keep the team active, positive, and engaged in the game. I also admire Julia’s ability to push through adversity. She is the type of athlete who shows up for her teammates and does whatever it takes to support her team. Her dedication, resilience, and leadership do not go unnoticed.” Coach Henderson
Elizabeth Brehm
Sophomore, Lakota West Tennis
Elizabeth and Rayna went 3-0 last week, with key wins over Wyoming 6-3, 6-7, (10-8), Oak Hills 6-1, 7-5, & Sycamore B (6-4, 6-2). All these matches were fairly close with Elizabeth & Rayna persevering in the end. Lakota West won all 3 matches, 2 of them at 3-2, including a breakthrough win against rival Oak Hills.
Sam McAfee
Freshman, Lakota West Cross Country
Freshman Sam McAfee lead the Firebirds Cross Country team to a strong 4th place finish at the Buckeye Sunrise Invitational on Saturday morning. Against some of the top competition in the state, Sam finished in 6th place overall with a time of 16:24. The top 5 runners from the team averaged an impressive 16:50 to start the season.
Rayna Widener
Freshman, Lakota West Tennis
Elizabeth and Rayna went 3-0 last week, with key wins over Wyoming 6-3, 6-7, (10-8), Oak Hills 6-1, 7-5, & Sycamore B (6-4, 6-2). All these matches were fairly close with Elizabeth & Rayna persevering in the end. Lakota West won all 3 matches, 2 of them at 3-2, including a breakthrough win against rival Oak Hills.
Karsyn Davenport
Sophomore, Middletown Golf
Karsyn Davenport tied for the low score of the match against Fairfield with an impressive 54. She is a dedicated and hardworking golfer who is always looking for ways to improve. Karsyn often practices on her own outside of team practices, showing the commitment and determination she has to becoming a better golfer.
Mikayla Lopez
Junior, Middletown Golf
Mikayla Lopez has only been golfing for about a month, and you would never know it by watching her play. She has picked up the game faster than any new golfer we have seen and continues to improve every time she steps on the course. Her natural ability, determination, and willingness to learn have been impressive to watch.
Kimberly Montero
Junior, Middletown Golf
Kimberly Montero is a great leader and an important part of our team. She has taken the initiative to recruit girls to join the team and is always encouraging others. Kimberly never misses practice and consistently works hard to improve her game.
Dixie Brogan
Sophomore, Oak Hills Golf
Dixie Brogan, 2nd year varsity golfer, Dixie has a fantastic attitude on the course. She learns from her struggles & works to improve. She's been our team medalist in 3 of our 10 matches this season, improving her overall average by nearly 5 shots over last season for a current 42 average, all while taking 4 honors/AP classes!
Aleah Coster
Senior, Oak Hills Cross Country
Aleah is an exceptional dual-sport fall athlete, competing at the varsity level in both Cross Country and Soccer and earning the honor of being voted team captain by her teammates in both sports. Aleah is not only an outstanding athlete and leader, but also a kind, encouraging, and supportive teammate who is always there to cheer on and motivate those around her. On Saturday night, she played in a varsity soccer game before immediately heading to the Cross Country meet with only a short break between competitions, where she placed an impressive 5th out of 159 runners in the premier varsity race. Her outstanding performance helped lead Oak Hills to a 4th-place team finish, with Aleah finishing as the top Ohio individual and Oak Hills as the top Ohio team in the race.
Bentley Earls
Sophomore, Oak Hills Football
Bentley had 7 solo tackles, 1 asst, Forced Fumble, an INT with a 98 yard return for a TD that put the game out of reach. Bentley has been working very hard, and has been very coachable, and has played with a great attitude. Bentley is also a member of our baseball program.
Ethan Ewing
Junior, Oak Hills Football
Ethan had 7 solo tackles, 3 assists, 3 tackles for a loss, 2 pass break ups, and a fumble recovery. He has worked very hard and has made himself into a very physical outside linebacker. Ethan is also a member of our basketball and track programs.
Sophia McCarthy
Senior, Oak Hills Volleyball
Senior Captain and libero, Sophia McCarthy, finished the week with 30 digs, 1.68 pass avg, 4 assists and 2 aces in our first week of regular season matches. Sophia’s positive attitude, encouraging spirit, and willingness to lift up her teammates make her an invaluable part of our team. She leads by example and consistently brings energy, confidence, and positivity to her teammates.
Sophia McCarthy
Senior, Oak Hills Volleyball
Senior Captain and libero, Sophia McCarthy, finished the week with 30 digs, 1.68 pass avg, 4 assists and 2 aces in our first week of regular season matches. Sophia’s positive attitude, encouraging spirit, and willingness to lift up her teammates make her an invaluable part of our team. She leads by example and consistently brings energy, confidence, and positivity to her teammates.
Reilly Murphy
Junior, Oak Hills Tennis
Junior, Reilly Murphy, got two wins this past week with her partner, Zeina Masri. The duo helped clinch the match against Lakota East and had it carry over in a win over Seton. Reilly is a leader by example and consistently exemplifies what it means to be a great teammate. Reilly carries a 4.83 GPA while being a member of NHS and German Honor Society. After high school she plans on going to college for engineering or medicine.
Cadie Phillips
Senior, Oak Hills Soccer
Cadie has been a tremendous asset in the midfield since transitioning from the forward position. Her ability to contribute on both sides of the ball makes her a valuable presence in the center of the field. Cadie consistently supports the attack while also working hard defensively to disrupt opponents and stop transitions. She has a high motor, excellent technical ability, and a strong understanding of the game that allows her to connect the lines and help the team maintain possession and build attacks.
Miles Rhodes
Junior, Oak Hills Cross Country
Miles had a breakout performance in the season opener at Centerville. He had a personal best by almost a minute and scored for the Varsity team.
Riley Smith
Junior, Oak Hills Cheerleading
Riley put in the work all off-season and earned her spot on the varsity squad. Since the start of football season, she has continued to step up and show what true leadership looks like on the sidelines. Her energy, dedication, and commitment have made a positive impact on the team and those around her. In the spring, Riley brings that same passion and determination as a member of the OHHS lacrosse team.
Elijah Witt-Brewster
Senior, Oak Hills Soccer
Eli scored the second goal to seal the win over Harrison in the second half. He looks to continue this scoring into next week against Turpin and Lakota West
Maeghan Zimmerly
Senior, Oak Hills Cross Country
Maeghan is a dedicated dual-sport athlete, competing in both Cross Country and Soccer, and was voted team captain by her Cross Country teammates. On Saturday night, she played in a soccer game before heading directly to the Cross Country meet, where she raced as the team’s #4 runner and helped lead Oak Hills to an impressive 4th-place finish as the top Ohio team in the race. Maeghan is a hardworking and committed athlete, but what makes her especially valuable to the team is the positive energy she brings every day. She is always smiling, having fun, encouraging her teammates, and bringing a positive attitude to every practice and meet making her a great teammate and leader.
Jayda Johnson
Senior, Princeton Soccer
Jayda led the team defensively this week with 21 total interceptions and 8 blocks against Mason and Milford. Jayda is consistent in her effort and always looking to improve.
Amy Lopez
Junior, Princeton Golf
Amy got her 1st ever birdie in competition on Thursday 8/27 at Tri County Golf Ranch
Allison Mendiola Cruz
Freshman, Princeton Cross Country
Allison is a freshman who led the vikings on the course Saturday at Centerville. She is off to a great start.
Benjamin Rosen
Senior, Princeton Soccer
Benji came up big in the first win of the season with 11 saves and completing the shutout.
Neil Tilton
Sophomore, Princeton Golf
Neil had an outstanding week on the golf course, earning medalist honors in two matches and leading the Vikings to two team victories!
Monsanna Torbert
Senior, Princeton Football
Monsanna was 15/25 passing for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns and rushed for 104 yards and one touchdown in the Vikings win over Middletown.
