Athletes of the week Kara McFadden Riley Stopp

FAIRPORT»GIRLS BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE»GUARD

On the court: In three games, had 57 points, including 10 3-pointers, along with 16 rebounds, 12 assists and 12 steals. Shot 40.9% from the floor and 73.3% from the line.

Off the court: Favorite subject is math. Favorite NBA teams are the Clippers, Nets and Wizards. Favorite sports memory is playing Geneva in seventh grade. The game went to overtime with Fairport winning.

Ben DeMell

GILMOUR»BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR»FORWARD

On the court: In three games, had 53 points, 19 rebounds and was 20-for-27 (74 percent) from the field. He averages 7.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Off the court: Concord Township resident is headed to Penn State to play baseball. Favorite sports memory is “pitching in the 2019 state semifinals in Akron, striking out the last hitter for the win and being mobbed by my teammates on the mound!” Favorite subject is history. Favorite food is watermelon. Favorite shows are “The Office,” “Family Guy” and “Seinfeld.” Favorite teams are the Indians, Browns, Cavs and anything Penn State, adding, “We Are…”

CORNERSTONE»GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR»GUARD-FORWARD

On the court: In a 60-31 win over Elyria, had 21 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, four steals and five blocks. She is averaging a double-double this year (18.3 points, 11.4 rebounds) and also recently scored her 1,000th career point.

Off the court: “Rye” is a Mentor resident. Will play basketball and study nursing at Ursuline College. Favorite sports memory is winning the regional final last year and going to the state tournament. Also plays soccer, “but basketball is my favorite.” Loves hanging out with friends, hiking and swimming. Favorite subjects are math and science. Favorite food is chicken. Favorite show is “The Office.”

Caden Geiger

RIVERSIDE»BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR»POINT GUARD

On the court: In an 87-76, season-opening win against North Royalton, had 27 points, four assists and three rebounds. Off the court: Favorite sports memory was his sophomore year. “I bubbled for JV and varsity. But for JV, we just won the last game of the season and finished out 18-4, it was a great feeling celebrating with my friends and teammates.” Favorite food is steak. Favorite show is “Criminal Minds.” Favorite rapper is Lil Baby. Favorite sport is basketball.

Olivia Suponcic

LAKE CATHOLIC»GYMNASTICS JUNIOR»ALL-AROUND

In the gym: Won the all-around in the first home meet of the season with a 33.5. Also won the vault with an 8.8. Out of the gym: Willowick resident says her favorite sports memories are cheering on her teammates in the gym even though they go to different schools. Loves spending time with friends and family. Favorite food is cheesecake. Enjoys the music of Harry Styles.

Kessel Richards

GILMOUR»HOCKEY SENIOR»RIGHT WING

On the ice: In a 7-0 win over Shaker Heights, he had a hat trick. Through nine games, he leads the team with eight goals.

Off the ice: Orange Village resident has played soccer, hockey and lacrosse for four years at Gilmour. Is a team captain for soccer and hockey. Favorite sports memories include winning the 2019 Cleveland Cup and advancing to the state semifinals in Columbus. Enjoys watching Marvel movies and listening to rap music. Favorite class is government. Loves watching the Browns.

Kylee Radigan

GILMOUR»GIRLS SWIMMING JUNIOR

In the pool: In a Dec. 15 meet, won two individual events and was on two firstplace relays. In a Dec. 17 meet, won two individual events, was part of two winning relays and helped the team improve to 4-0 this season. Swims the 50 free and 100 backstroke. Is a team captain and two-time state qualifier. Is a high honor achiever and school record holder in the medley relay.

Out of the pool: “Krabsley” is a Concord Township resident. Favorite food is chicken parmigiana. Favorite sports memory is swimming at the state meet her sophomore year and placing third in the medley relay.

Ashley Dearden

MAYFIELD»GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR»GUARD

On the court: In a win against Independence, had 15 points, including four 3-pointers, along with six rebounds and two steals.

Off the court: Plans to attend Ohio State and would like to play club sports or intramurals. Favorite team is the Browns. Enjoys spending time on Sundays watch the games with her family. Favorite sports memories include going to breakfast, bowling and movie theaters with her teammates. Favorite music genre is country. Favorite show is “Grey’s Anatomy.”

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