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SHAUN DICKERSON - LAROSA'S MVP FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

(Photo compliments of LaRosa's "MVP of the Week" Program)

NAME: Shaun Dickerson
SCHOOL: Lakota East High School
SPORT: Soccer
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Committing to play Div. I soccer
BIRTHDATE: 4/4/2007
HEIGHT: 5'11" - 155 lbs.
PARENTS: Dion & Annette
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Past coach Nikola Katic
FUTURE GOAL: Play in the MLS

Lakota East senior Shaun Dickerson is a soccer all-star who helped the Thunderhawks to a 11-5-3 overall record this season (7-2-0 in league play) and a trip to the second round of the playoffs. He was named as a preseason all-state player by the USA Today Network.

A striker/midfielder, Shaun this season led the GMC with 18 assists, scored 11 goals and was third in the GMC in points with 40. He was named first-team all-GMC and first-team all-state.

His junior year, he was second in the GMC in goals with 13, third in assists with seven and second in points with 33. His good play was recognized with numerous awards. His junior year, he was first-team all-GMC, first-team all-city (Enquirer), first-team all-SWO District and second-team all-state. He was also a finalist for Cincinnati Soccer Player of the Year by the Cincinnati High School Sports Awards.

He had a number of good games this year, with a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win over Fairfield in GMC play plus he had two goals in a 3-0 win over Hamilton. He had a big game in a 6-0 win over Colerain, scoring a three-goal hat trick plus had three assists for a total of nine points in the game. A high honors and academic all-league student who is active in community service, Shaun also plays soccer for the CUP Gold 07 club team. He will continue his play at the next level at Northern Kentucky University.

His favorite athlete is LeBron James, favorite entertainer is Kevin Hart, favorite movie is Fast & Furious 7 and most-like-to-meet is Drake.

“Shaun Dickerson excels with skill, discipline, teamwork, leadership, resilience, strong academics, and the ability to balance sports with studies." – Jeremy Hilen, Varsity Soccer Coach

The Hamilton High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the members of the 28th class of the Hamilton City School District Athletic Hall of Fame. 

These inductees will be introduced at halftime of the Boys Basketball game vs. Oak Hills on Friday, January 31st followed by the induction dinner on Saturday, February 1st. The banquet will be held at the Washington Event Center, 877 NW Washington Blvd. Hamilton Ohio, 45013. with a social hour beginning at 6:00 pm. The dinner and banquet will begin  at 7:00 pm.

Tickets for the banquet will be available online at www.wearebigblue.com, through Hometown Ticketing, our online ticketing provider.  

Members of this year’s induction class include: 

• Eddie Baker-  Hamilton High School class of 2001
• Rick Harrison- Garfield High School Class of 1971
• Derrick Huff- Hamilton High School Class of 2004
• Brenda Laboffe-Pierson- Taft High School Class of 1978
• Joey Lewis- Hamilton High School Class of 1983
• Marcus Oliver- Hamilton High School Class of 2013
• Perry Shazier- Garfield High School Class of 1961
• Terry Spivey- Taft High School Class of 1979
• Jill Spurlock- Hamilton High School Class of 2013
• Christina Wilkins- Hamilton High School Class of 2009

The Greater Miami Conference is accepting applications for a Volleyball Officials Assignor. Class 1 officiating and assigning experience preferred.

Send interest letter to stu.eversole@lakotaonline.com
Deadline- 11/27/24

DICK'S Sporting Goods recognizes the skills, talent, and dedication demonstrated within GMC football programs. In a conference brimming with exceptional players, the Greater Miami Conference Head Football Coaches selected Lakota West quarterback Sam Wiles as the GMC "Offensive Player of the Year." A two-year starter for the Firebirds, Wiles led West to a remarkable combined record of 22-3 as the starting quarterback over two seasons (11-2 in 2024 and 11-1 in 2023). For his outstanding and consistent performance, Sam Wiles was named First Team All-GMC for two consecutive years.

In 2024, Wiles delivered impressive statistics in two key areas. As a passer, he totaled 1,438 yards and 17 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions. On the ground, he rushed for 1,231 yards on 158 carries, scoring 15 touchdowns and averaging 7.8 yards per carry. These numbers are even more notable considering Wiles did not play in the second half of five games where the Firebirds had already secured a commanding lead by halftime. Without question, Sam Wiles has been a cornerstone of the Firebirds' success over the past two seasons.

Sam Wiles - Lakota West Firebirds  GMC "Offensive Player of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Darren Walters Lakota West SID)

On the defensive side of the ball, Lakota West linebacker Grant Beerman led a Firebird defense that surrendered only 66 points across their nine-game conference schedule—an impressive average of just 7.3 points per game—in a league featuring some of the area's best offensive players. Beerman, a two-time First Team All-GMC performer, was a key contributor to the Firebirds' GMC Co-Championship this year. With a 6'4" frame and surprising quickness, Beerman was known not only for stuffing the run but also for making plays from sideline to sideline. Recognizing his overall defensive impact, GMC head coaches named LB Grant Beerman the conference's "Defensive Player of the Year."

Grant Beerman - Lakota West Firebirds  GMC "Defensive Player of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Lakota West SID Darren Walters"

In just his second season at the helm of the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Head Coach Jon Kitna has revitalized this blossoming program. After enduring a challenging 1-8 inaugural season, Coach Kitna orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for this "sleeping giant." The 2024 season saw the Thunderhawks re-emerge as conference contenders, with an opportunity to claim a share of the title in a showdown against their intradistrict rival, Lakota West. By season's end, the Thunderhawks proudly held a 7-2 conference record. Notably, their only two conference losses came against the league co-champions, Princeton and Lakota West. Recognizing this dramatic turnaround, the Greater Miami Conference Head Football Coaches named Jon Kitna the 2024 GMC "Coach of the Year."

Head Coach Jon Kitna - Lakota East Thunderhawks   GMC "Coach of the Year"

Photo compliments of Lakota East SID Dan Hilen

Middletown Athletic Department Press Release:

Just sending a friendly reminder that Middletown High School is hosting our second annual Cheer All About It Competition on Sunday, November 24th, 2024. Registration is still open and early bird registration does close on Friday, November 8th but we are accepting registrations up until Monday, November 18th. 

We are throwing it back to the 90's and we hope you join us for a fun day of all things cheerleading!! We will have a Jump Off, Tuck Off, Dad Jump Off & GLOW DANCE PARTY!

The registration link is below, and we have attached a paper registration form, a packet with all information and a photo of our t-shirt for this year.

Please also share this with any other school or youth organizations that you think would be interested. If you have any questions about registration, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Link to Register

JD Foust, CAA