Keera Schulze
Junior, Colerain Softball
Keera has been on fire at the plate for the Lady Cards, boasting an impressive .436 batting average. Last week, she delivered a standout performance against Northwest, going 4-for-6 with 3 doubles, 6 RBIs, and a grand slam!
Landen Winer
Junior, Colerain Baseball
Last week, Landen led our pitching staff with two wins, tossing two complete games, and striking out 10 over 12 total inning pitches. He only allowed one walk and has a .583 ERA.
Nissi Apong
Senior, Fairfield Volleyball
Nissi really helped our team this year by moving from his normal libero position to be our 5-1 setter. In last week's 5 set thrilling win over Lakota West, Nissi set us up with 35 assists, 2 aces and 15 digs. He also was our leading passer with a rating of 2.57. Nissi is currently 2nd in the GMC with 400 assists. His hustle and quickness allow us to have a chance to hit off almost every pass made this season.”
Adelyn Huey
Junior, Fairfield Softball
Addy had a record setting day for most RBI in a game (8) and a grand slam in our win over Princeton. In our win over Lakota West, Addy doubled to clear the bases with the tying and go ahead runs. Addy has been a middle infield starter for 3 years, moving to shortstop this season.”
Ava Dickenson
Junior, Lakota East Track
Lakota East Athletics is proud to recognize Ava Dickenson as this week’s Putters Sports Grill Spring Athlete of the Week!
A standout junior on the Thunderhawks’ track & field team, Ava has already etched her name among the greatest distance runners in school history. This season, she has delivered a pair of blistering 5:01 mile performances and a sharp 2:19 in the 800 meters — both ranking in the Top 3 all-time at Lakota East.
Competing against elite competition, Ava has consistently risen to the occasion, finishing no lower than 6th in any race this season. Her relentless drive and competitive edge have been on full display, and she’s charging into the postseason with conference and district titles firmly in her sights.
Congratulations, Ava — your hard work, talent, and tenacity continue to inspire the Lakota East community!
Blake Gibbs
Senior, Lakota East Track
Lakota East Athletics is proud to recognize Blake Gibbs as this week’s Putters Sports Grill Spring Athlete of the Week!
A senior leader and driving force behind the boys' distance squad, Blake has delivered a dominant final season on the track. He claimed victory in the mile at the Lakota East Invitational and followed it up with a commanding win in the two-mile at the Edgewood Invitational.
Blake is not only a standout individual performer but also a team-first competitor, serving as the reliable leadoff leg in the Thunderhawks’ 4x800-meter relay.
Already etched in the record books as one of the Top 3 milers in Lakota East history, Blake is charging into the postseason with major goals — eyeing a conference title and a successful defense of his district crown.
Congratulations, Blake — your dedication, leadership, and excellence continue to elevate Lakota East Track & Field!
Gavin Halstead
Senior, Lakota West Baseball
Gavin proved instrumental in the Firebirds’ nail-biting 4-3 extra-innings victory over Oak Hills. Halstead also contributed significantly, going .500 at the plate with a double and a stolen base.
Brooke Hermann
Senior, Lakota West Lacrosse
Brooke spearheaded the Firebirds’ decisive 21-8 victory over Oak Hills, racking up an impressive 6 goals and 6 assists.
Lily Eagleston
Senior, Mason Track
The Senour-Flaherty Insurance Company proudly recognizes Lily Eagleston as this week’s Mason Spring Athlete of the Week!
Lily Eagleston, a senior hurdler and sprinter on the Girls Track & Field Team, has been a key contributor to the team’s success this season. Her strong performances in individual hurdle events, along with her impact in multiple sprint relays, have made her an invaluable member of the squad.
Following graduation, Lily will continue her academic and athletic career at Ball State University. Congratulations, Lily!
Ronit Raj
Senior, Mason Track
Mason High School proudly congratulates senior Ronit Raj, the recipient of the Senour Flaherty Mason Spring Athlete of the Week!
Ronit is a standout sprinter on the Boys Track & Field Team and has had an exceptional start to the season, excelling in both individual sprints and relay events. A dedicated student-athlete and an inspiring teammate, Ronit has played a key role in leading his team to multiple victories. He is currently closing in on the school record in the 200-meter dash.
After graduation, Ronit will continue his academic and athletic journey at The Ohio State University. Congratulations, Ronit!
Matt Doherty
Senior, Oak Hills Track
Matt may be a first-year senior on the track team, but he runs with the heart, determination and experience of a veteran. He is a quiet leader who inspires those around him by always leading through his actions and work ethic. Matt has been a key contributor to the 4x800-meter relay team and ranks among the top three runners on the team in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters. At last week's Colerain Invitational, he placed second in the 3200 meters with a personal-best time, improving by 13 seconds. He also played an important role in helping the 4x800 relay team earn a second-place finish.
Will Elliott
Junior, Oak Hills Volleyball
Will had a great week for Oak Hills, including 8 total blocks across the week, and over 20 kills across our 3 matches, including 11 kills in the win over Middletown!
Mandy Gehring
Junior, Oak Hills Track
Mandy is an extremely versatile jumper, sprinter and hurdler who excels in 7 different events. Her ability to impact the team in so many ways means she has very busy days at track meets. At the Colerain Invitational, she was 2nd in long jump, 1st in high jump and led off the 1st place, school record setting 4x100 relay team.
Kaden Gnoose
Junior, Oak Hills Lacrosse
Last week Kaden was promoted to team captain. He has put in a lot of hard work this season improving both on and off the field and is very deserving of his new position.
Annabelle Hageman
Senior, Oak Hills Track
Annabelle has been an outstanding leader for the team over the past four years. Her dedication to the sport of track and field is truly inspiring, and she consistently gives her best effort every day. Her passion for running is evident in everything she does, both in practice and in competition. At last week's Colerain Invitational, Annabelle captured the 800-meter title and helped lead the 4x800-meter relay team to victory. She is a four-year varsity athlete in track and field, cross country, and swimming. Next year, she will continue her track and cross country career at Northern Kentucky University (NKU).
Brooke Hoffmeier
Freshman, Oak Hills Softball
Freshman SS Brooke Hoffmeier has been a consistent force on defense for the Highlanders. Brooke has made multiple game changing plays in games that brought big wins home. Brooke went 2/3 against Hamilton last week. On the season she’s hitting .429 scoring 23 of the team’s overall runs. With a .509 on base percentage she holds down the lead off spot. Brooke also leads in the classroom with a 4.56 GPA.
Gracie Metz
Freshman, Oak Hills Lacrosse
Gracie has been an essential part of our JV team this season. She is a vocal leader on our defense, and has made a lot of impressive stops when we’ve needed them most. Gracie has improved so much since the beginning of the season and we cannot wait to see what her future holds in our lacrosse program!
Tion Starr
Senior, Oak Hills Track
Tion has really stepped up as a senior and helped to lead his team. He is the kind of athlete who is ready to do whatever it takes to help the squad, setting aside personal goals and comfort. Tion is a key member of all sprint relays and the top Oak Hills 400m runner. He was part of the school record 4x100 relay team and 1st place 4x400 relay team at the Colerain Invitational.
