Xander Rodriguez
Senior, Fairfield Volleyball
“Xander helped lead us to a tournament win vs Oak Hills last week. In the match, Xander had 24 kills and 4 aces. Xander has set the Fairfield single season kill record with 331 kills. Xander leads the GMC in kills and is second in passing average. Xander's ability to pass the ball and be a powerful hitter has been exciting to see this year!”
Coach Kurt Etter
Aurora Wallace
Junior, Fairfield Softball
“Aurora went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI in our win over Lakota West and had a double in our 10-0 win over Oak Hills. Aurora's offense is coming on strong in the late part of the season and has led us behind the plate starting every game there. She has been a great addition to our team this season.”
Coach Brenda Stiege
Carson Berling
Junior, Lakota East Volleyball
Lakota East Athletics proudly recognizes Carson Berling, a junior on the Boys Volleyball Team, as this week’s Putters Sports Grill Spring Athlete of the Week!
Carson serves as the libero and team captain, bringing unmatched energy, leadership, and enthusiasm to the Thunderhawk volleyball program. A key force in the back row, Carson has been a cornerstone of the team’s serve, receive, and defensive efforts all season long. He has maintained an impressive 2.12 serve receive rating and has tallied 203 total digs to date.
Carson’s impact on the court is undeniable, and we look forward to seeing all he continues to accomplish in his senior season and beyond at Lakota East.
Congratulations, Carson!
Mercer Wills
Junior, Lakota East Tennis
Lakota East Athletics is proud to recognize Mercer Mills, a junior on the East Boys Tennis Team, as this week’s Putters Sports Grill Spring Athlete of the Week!
Mercer is wrapping up a strong 2025 spring season for the Thunderhawks, showcasing consistency and competitiveness on the court. His performance at the GMC Championships earned him Third Team All-GMC honors, a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and dedication.
The Hawks are excited to have Mercer return for his senior season in 2026, where he’ll no doubt play a key role in helping the team remain one of the top contenders in the league.
Congratulations, Mercer!
Kaitlin Kaszubski
Senior, Lakota West Track
Kaitlin was a member of the 1st place finishing 4x800 that set a school record. She also had top 3 finishes in the 800 and 1600.
Joel Nimoh
Senior, Lakota West Track
Joel was named the GMC runner of the year. He had quite the league meet capturing the 100m title, anchored the 1st place 4x100 and 4x200 and finished 2nd in the 200m
Ryan Buckingham
Sophomore, Mason Tennis
The Senour-Flaherty Insurance Company proudly recognizes Aron Dornhecker, a senior, and Ryan Buckingham, a sophomore on the Mason Boys Tennis Team, as this week’s Mason Spring Athletes of the Week.
This outstanding Comet duo captured the GMC Championship at 1st Doubles and earned First-Team All-GMC honors for their exceptional performance. Both Aron and Ryan have been instrumental in the team's success this season, contributing significantly to Mason Boys Tennis remaining undefeated and currently ranked #1 in Ohio.
Congratulations to Aron and Ryan on a fantastic season and well-deserved recognition!
Aron Dornhecker
Senior, Mason Tennis
The Senour-Flaherty Insurance Company proudly recognizes Aron Dornhecker, a senior, and Ryan Buckingham, a sophomore on the Mason Boys Tennis Team, as this week’s Mason Spring Athletes of the Week.
This outstanding Comet duo captured the GMC Championship at 1st Doubles and earned First-Team All-GMC honors for their exceptional performance. Both Aron and Ryan have been instrumental in the team's success this season, contributing significantly to Mason Boys Tennis remaining undefeated and currently ranked #1 in Ohio.
Congratulations to Aron and Ryan on a fantastic season and well-deserved recognition!
Connor Lape
Senior, Mason Volleyball
The Senour-Flaherty Insurance Company proudly recognizes Connor Lape, a senior on the Mason Boys Volleyball Team, as this week’s Mason Spring Athlete of the Week.
Connor plays as a middle on the team and has been a key contributor to Mason’s recent success. Over the past three matches against Roger Bacon, Lebanon, and Elder, Connor recorded 18 kills, 5 blocks, and an impressive hitting efficiency of .649. His versatility in the front row—capable of playing both middle and right side—has made him a valuable defensive asset, particularly in blocking.
Off the court, Connor is equally impressive. He will be attending the University of Cincinnati in the fall to study engineering. His positivity, work ethic, and leadership have left a lasting impact on the program and will be greatly missed next season.
Congratulations Connor!
Maya Hill
Junior, Oak Hills Track
Maya has experienced many ups and downs over the past couple years, but her abilities to focus and stay dedicated to track and field have served her well. At the GMC championships, she was part of the school record 4x200 and 4x100 relay teams. Maya also jumped a 19 inch personal best in long jump of 17'4" to earn 2nd place; the highest finish on the girls team.
Brecken Hilsinger
Freshman, Oak Hills Track
Brecken is enjoying a successful freshman season. He specializes in the 400m dash and has made a big impact already. Brecken has earned his way onto the varsity 4x400 relay recently and at the GMC championships solidified his spot by running an outstanding leg of 52.4 on the 4th place 4x400 relay.
Mady Linenkugel
Junior, Oak Hills Track
Mady has risen as one of the top sprinters on an already talented team. At the GMC championships, she was part of the school record 4x100 relay team. She also made the final in the 200m and placed 6th in a time of 25.70.
Ryan Linenkugel
Senior, Oak Hills Track
At his final GMC championship, Ryan shined his brightest. He had the meet of his life anchoring the 4th place 4x400 relay in 49.8, placing 3rd in the 110m hurdles in 14.92 and 1st in 300m hurdles in 38.92. All of his performances were lifetime best times. Ryan led the way for the Highlanders as the top point earner at GMC. His dedication to the team and leadership of his teammates are second to none.
Jacob Wilson
Senior, Oak Hills Squash
Jacob won 3 matches at sectionals en route to the qualifying match for districts before falling to the 1 seed St. Xavier.
