Zach Hines, Wadsworth High School February 3 2025
Zach Hines is a Senior at Wadsworth High School and is in his fourth year on the Grizzlies swim team. In addition to his success in the pool, Zach is described by his coaches as a standout student who trains hard, encourages others and is helpful to his coaches and teammates. Zach’s coaches believe his leadership this year has set the tone for others to follow in the future.
Jayden Parker, Twinsburg High School January 27 2025
Jayden was injured two weeks before the Tigers’ first game of the season, but has worked had to get back to full strength and should be playing again soon. Jayden has continued to attend practice this season and throughout high school has helped with youth clinics. He is also a great student!
Hailey Cooper, Fairless High School January 20 2025
Hailey Cooper is a Junior at Fairless High School and played on the Falcons soccer team for the first time this fall. Hailey earned a starting role on the defensive line and her coaches say she demonstrated excellent personal qualities by being the first to clean up after games and practices and by being respectful to teammates and coaches.
Mya Taylor, Canton McKinley High School January 13, 2025
Mya Taylor is a junior at Canton McKinley High School where she is a three-year starter on the girls basketball team. This year, Mya surpassed one thousand career points. Mya’s coaches say she has continuously worked hard over the past few years to accomplish the milestone while continuing to be a great teammate and student.
Brandon Pittman, Louisville High School January 6, 2025
Brandon Pittman is a senior at Louisville High School and the R-G Drage Career Technical Center where he earned a 4-point-oh G-P-A last spring. Brandon is a captain on the Leopards Lacrosse team, but last year was in an accident that led to brain surgery and several months of recovery. Brandon’s coaches consider him a walking miracle and are looking forward to having him back on the lacrosse field.
Eric Wasco, Jackson High School December 16, 2024
Eric Wasco is a senior at Jackson High School where he is a swimmer and runs cross country. Eric is also a member of the Purple Army Marching Band. His coaches say Eric has a quiet demeanor and leads by example through his dedication and work ethic. He is also active in his church and is a semi-finalist for a National Merit Scholarship.
Peyton Nicholson, Sandy Valley High School December 9, 2024
Peyton Nicholson is a senior at Sandy Valley High School where she was the lone Senior on the Girls Golf Team, ran Cross Country, plays Softball and has emerged as one of the top scorers on the Girls Basketball team. Peyton is described by her coaches as having a positive impact on her teammates and she is part of many academic organizations at Sandy Valley.
Lilah Sanor, Minerva High School December 2, 2024
Lilah Sanor is a senior at Minerva High School where she runs track, cross country and plays basketball. Lilah’s coaches describe her as someone who does not have a glamorous role, but works hard, supports her teammates and helps others shine as individuals. In fact, Lilah was voted by her Cross Country teammates as a team leader this season.
Jocelyn Impiccinit Ravenna High School, November 18, 2024
Jocelyn Impiccini is a senior at Ravenna High School who has played volleyball, basketball and softball. Jocelyn suffered a season-ending injury this fall, but continued to support the volleyball team by attending every game and practice. She is hoping to return to full strength in time for softball season. Jocelyn is also a scholar athlete with a 3.9 G-P-A.
Kevin Strickling, Garfield high School, November 11, 2024
Kevin Strickling is a senior on the Garfield Community Learning Center football team. As the starting quarterback this season, Kevin led the Golden Rams to their best record in three years. Kevin is considered by his coaches to be a team leader on and off the field and is also described as an outstanding student.
Brett Goodell, Tallmadge High School November 4, 2024
Brett Goodell is a Senior at Tallmadge High School who has been a starter on the varsity soccer team for four years. This fall, Brett broke the single season school record for goals scored. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Brett is known at Tallmadge as a great student and a good person.
Hannah Swanson, Barberton High School October 21, 2024
Hannah Swanson is a Senior at Barberton High School and is on the Cross Country, Swimming and Track teams. Hannah placed 10th at the Suburban League Cross Country meet this fall and is considered by her coaches to be one of the leaders on the cross country team. In addition to helping the Magics succeed athletically, she maintains a 3.9 G-P-A.
Lola Hall, St. Vincent-St. Mary October 14, 2024
Lola Hall is a senior goalkeeper on the St. Vincent-St Mary High School girls soccer team and was named first team all-district. Off the field she is the Vice President of Spanish club, President of Dance Marathon and serves on the president’s leadership council. Lola also plays softball and plans to continue her soccer career at the collegiate level.
Noelle Dubnicka, Nordonia High School October 7, 2024
Noelle Dubnicka is a Senior on the Nordonia High School Soccer team and was one of the Knights’ top contributors prior to suffering a severe injury last year. Noelle battled back to regain a starting spot this season, but was injured again and will miss the rest of the season.In spite of her injuries, Noelle continues to support her teammates at every game and practice.
Zoe Mort, Marlington High School September 23, 2024
Zoe Mort is a Senior on the Marlington High School golf team. Zoe qualified for the state meet as a freshman and holds several school records including the lowest single round score, lowest average score for a season, most birdies in a season and most eagles in a season. She plans to continue to golf career at the collegiate level.
Braylan Rufener, Field High School - September 23, 2024
Braylan Rufener is a freshman on the Field High School football team who has earned a starting position this season. Braylan’s coaches say that while it is rare for a freshman to start on the football team, his dedication, resilience and work ethic have solidified his place both on offense and defense. Braylan is also performing well in the classroom.
Avery Horning Alliance High School September 16, 2024
Avery Horning is a senior on the Alliance High School girls soccer team. Last year as a Junior, Avery led the Aviators to their first ever district championship and was named the Stark County Player of the Year. Avery is also on the girls wrestling team and won multiple tournaments last season before placing 6th in the state in the 115-pound weight class.
Joe Musleve Northwest High School September 9, 2024
Joe Musleve is a Senior at Northwest High School and has evolved into a major contributor on both the football and track teams. Joe has also dramatically improved as a student since arriving at Northwest two years ago. His coaches say Joe now understands the value of an education and may be able to compete athletically at the college level.
Simon Hassler, Kent Roosevelt September 2, 2024
Simon Hassler is a junior on Kent the Roosevelt boys soccer team and scored the winning goal against Field last month with 19 seconds left, allowing Roosevelt to win 2-to-1.Simon is also on the track team, has a 4-point-2 G-P-A, is on Student Council and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Sam McPherson, Medina High School August 19, 2024
Sam McPherson is a senior at Medina Highland High School and reached the district meet as a pole vaulter last spring. Sam has been in swimming and diving, band and middle school football at Highland. He has a 3.88 G-P-A and helps with music, sound and announcing at a multitude of Highland athletic events.
Max Casto, Orrville High School August 12, 2024
Max Casto is a Senior at Orrville High School and is a member of both the boys basketball and tennis teams. Max’s coaches say he is a great teammate who always works hard. If there is a role that Max needs to play, he will do it. Max is also taking several college credit plus courses to get a jump on his college degree.
Jackson Gula, Streetsboro - August 5, 2024
Jackson Gula is a Senior at Streetsboro High School and has been a starter on the varsity football team since his freshman year. Jackson has also been named all-conference three times and is a two year starter on the Rockets varsity basketball team for which he has won the iron man award twice. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and has maintained a G-P-A of over 4-point-oh.