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DICK'S Sporting Goods appreciates the exceptional talents found within the Greater Miami Conference chess competitions.  After playing a demanding double round of conference play, the GMC coaches selected Colerain's Paul Nerswick as the league's "Player of the Year" and Sycamore's Head Coach Scott Eckert as the conference "Coach of the Year".

Paul Nerswick - Colerain Cardinals  "Player of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)

Scott Eckert - Sycamore Aviators  "Coach of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)

Press Release From Mason SID Dan Hilen:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MASON, OH, Dec. 5, 2024 — The Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Chess Championship reached its thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, Dec. 3, as all 10 participating schools convened at Sycamore High School’s Gregory Center Gymnasium for the decisive Round 2. After a dominant season, the Mason Comets emerged victorious, tying with Sycamore High School for the team championship, both finishing with 13-1 records. This marks Mason’s record-breaking 9th consecutive GMC title, a feat never before achieved in the league's history dating back to 1975.

In a dramatic rematch against Sycamore during the third match of Round 2, the Comets avenged their earlier loss from October, securing a decisive 4-1 victory.

Mason Comets and Sycamore Aviators GMC Co-Champions 2024

(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)

GMC Final Standings

After decades of successful football coaching in the Greater Miami Conference, Scott Dattilo has announced his retirement. As the Head Football Coach at both Fairfield High School and Sycamore High School, Coach Datillo’s teams consistently embodied his competitive spirit and sportsmanlike approach to interscholastic athletics. His values and first-class program standards created a far-reaching positive "ripple effect" on his players. To say the least, over the years, he profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of young people. The Greater Miami Conference deeply appreciates Coach Dattilo’s unwavering commitment and dedication to its student-athletes.

Scott Dattilo - Retiring Head Football Coach Sycamore Aviators

(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)

Sycamore Athletic Press Release:

After nearly two decades, Coach Scott Dattilo is retiring as Sycamore High School’s head football coach. Coach Dattilo shared this news with his players, reflecting on a 19-year career leading the Aviators.

During his tenure, Coach Dattilo achieved 109 wins and 10 playoff appearances, highlighted by trips to the Regional Finals in 2016 and the Regional Semifinals in 2006 and 2017. This year, he was honored with the Region 16 SEI Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity.

As the winningest football coach in Sycamore's history, Coach Dattilo’s impact extends far beyond the game. He has inspired and influenced countless students, athletes, staff, and alumni, leaving a legacy of excellence, integrity, and community.

The search for Sycamore’s next head coach will begin immediately. Please join us in celebrating Coach Dattilo’s retirement and in supporting the bright future of Sycamore football.

Mike Dyer of WCPO.COM shares a personal interest look at Scott Dattilo's career:

Scott Dattilo Retires After 22 Seasons

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