Athletes of the week

Tessa Newman LAKE CATHOLIC>>TENNIS SENIOR>>SINGLES

On the court: Went 2-0 with victories in matches against Perry and Cleveland Heights. Off the court: Favorite show is “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Favorite movie is “Inception.” Loves dogs, especially golden doodles.

Antonio Bodziony SOUTH>>GOLF JUNIOR

On the course: Was the medalist at the Aurora Invitational with a 75, and was also the medalist in two matches against North, shooting 36 and 38. Off the course: “Tone” is also the anchor for South’s bowling team. Favorite music is country.

Diona Ramos MENTOR>>CROSS COUNTRY JUNIOR

On the course: Helped Mentor to a first-place finish at the Cloverleaf meet, running 19:45 on a true course. Placed eighth out of 116. Off the course: Favorite food is Chipotle. Favorite show is “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Brady Benz MENTOR>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>LINEBACKER

On the field: Had five tackles and three assists, two tackles for loss, two QB hurries and two fumbles caused in half a game against Brunswick. Off the field: Can rap the entire song of “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice. Favorite food is wings.

Jordan Pasalaqua MADISON>>GIRLS SOCCER SENIOR>>GOALKEEPER

On the pitch: In a 5-0 win over Cleveland Heights, logged her 20th career clean sheet in 29 starts; has seven clean sheets in 10 matches this season. Off the pitch: Plans on playing softball in college. Enjoys watching movies and playing “Fortnite.”

Chase Fortkamp WICKLIFFE>>FOOTBALL SOPHOMORE>RB/LB

On the field: Carried 10 times for 204 yards, caught two passes for 33 yards and a touchdown and had 13 tackles and two sacks in a win over Cardinal. Off the field: Lists weightlifting as a hobby. Favorite subject is math. Favorite food is chicken.

Dave Beattie WEST GEAUGA>>BOYS SOCCER SENIOR>>MIDFIELDER

On the pitch: In a 2-2 tie with Padua, had a goal and an assist; in a 7-0 win over Hawken, had two goals and three assists. Off the pitch: Favorite subjects are forensics and AP government. Hobbies include reading and hiking. Favorite team is Arsenal.

Jack Kosar GILMOUR>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>INSIDE LINEBACKER

On the field: Had 14 tackles, 1 ½ sacks and a caused fumble in the Lancers’ 3512 win over Lutheran East. Off the field: Chagrin Falls resident will play football at Brown. Plans on majoring in economics or entrepreneurship in college.

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.