Athletes of the week

Paige Gordon BRUSH>>SOCCER JUNIOR>>MIDFIELD/FORWARD On the pitch: In a 4-0win over Garfield Heights, had two goals and an assist; in a 2-1 shootout loss to Cleveland Heights in a sectional final, had a goal. Off the pitch: “I love Justin Bieber with all my heart.” Favorite movie is “Million Dollar Arm.” Jayden Cunningham UNIVERSITY>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>QB/DB On the field: Was responsible for 35 of US’ 38 points in a win over Garfield Heights. Off the field: “JC” will play football at Youngstown State. Likes to watch football and go to games, no matter what age. Lauren Thomas NDCL>>SOCCER SOPHOMORE>>FORWARD On the pitch: In a 5-1 win over Geneva, had four goals. Off the pitch: “LT” is a Chester Township resident. Favorite show is the “Vampire Diaries.” Favorite subject is math. Favorite food is sushi. Alex Hansel LAKE CATHOLIC>>CROSS COUNTRY JUNIOR On the course: Placed third at the Division II Madison District with a personal record 16:47. Previous best was 17:11. Off the course: “Hansel and Bug” is a Willoughby Hills resident. Photography is a great interest. Loves to take pictures of wildlife. Chris Boykin VASJ>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>WR/CB On the field: In a win over Warren JFK, had a rushing touchdown, two receiving touchdowns and an 80-yard TD return on a kickoff. Off the field: Cleveland resident also runs track. Favorite subjects are math and science. Michael Huss MAYFIELD>>FOOTBALL FRESHMAN>>QUARTERBACK On the field: Threw for 230 yards and six touchdowns in a 54-37 win over South. Off the field: Enjoys the music of Migos. Favorite subject is math. Favorite show is “Friends.” Favorite team is the Steelers. Enjoys hanging out with friends and being a multi-sport athlete. Brett Payne NORTH>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>RUNNING BACK On the field: In a win over Madison, had 243 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Off the field: Favorite subjects are science and history. Favorite team is Ohio State. Favorite movie is “Project X.” Tadas Tatarunas MENTOR>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>QUARTERBACK On the field: In a win over Euclid, was 19 of 29 for 424 yards and three touchdowns. Off the field: “12 Gauge” plans to play football in college. Enjoys all seafood and any Will Ferrell movie. Enjoys listening to the Grateful Dead and classic rock.

Varsity coaches from all sports can nominate athletes for Players of the Week until 8 p.m. every Monday. They can be emailed to Scores@News-Herald.com. We do not take nominations via social media or text message.