The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
LAKE CATHOLIC>>GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>POINT GUARD
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On the court: Averaged 17.8 points per game in three games, including a careerhigh 24against Beaumont. Averaged 4.0 assists and 4.5steals.
Off the court: “Seed” is a Mentor resident and will play basketball at Mount Union. Enjoys running. Favorite subject is psychology. Favorite food is “perfectly ripe fruit.” Favorite shows are “New Girl” and “The Office.” Favorite teams are the Cavaliers, Indians and Browns.
Hayden Nahra MAYFIELD>>BOYS BASKETBALL FORWARD>>CENTER
On the court: In a win over Chardon, had 27 points and 14 rebounds. In a win over Madison, had 23 points and 12 rebounds. In a win over Aurora, had 20 points and nine rebounds. In the past eight games, is averaging 27.5points, 13rebounds and four assists. Wildcats have gone 6-2.
Off the court: Enjoys playing in 2K tournaments with people across the country. Favorite subject is science. For his favorite food, says, “My Dad’s lasagna is the best.” Favorite movie is “Space Jam.” Enjoys listening to rap music, including Lil Wayne and Future. “A hidden talent I have is I can wiggle my ears and most people I know aren’t able to.”
Julia Santamaria CHAGRIN FALLS>>GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>FORWARD
On the court: Averaged 11.7 points and 8.0rebounds per game. Against Geneva, had 16points and 10rebounds. Against Kirtland, had 11points and nine rebounds. Against Hawken, had eight points, five rebounds, two blocks and two steals.
Off the court: “Juls” is most likely to attend Clemson and plans on playing club basketball. “My favorite sports memory was playing varsity with my little sister this year and beating Hudson last year on their senior night.” Favorite food is pasta.
Ricky Radtke UNIVERSITY>>BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>FORWARD
On the court: Scored 17 points in a win over Gilmour. Is averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game.
Off the court: Willoughby resident will play basketball in college at Denison.
Reilly Greenlee KIRTLAND>>GIRLS BASKETBALL JUNIOR>>GUARD
On the court: In win overs Lutheran West, Chagrin Falls and Cuyahoga Heights, had 25points, 18deflections, 11steals and 10assists. Had key performances in the fourth quarter of each game. Is able to play all 32 minutes without losing energy, can play every position and is able to create for her teammates.
Off the court: Favorite sports memory is winning the state championship in soccer in the fall and playing basketball and soccer with her sister. Basketball is her favorite sport, but loves to play soccer, run cross country and track as well. Favorite subject is math. Favorite color is purple.
Danny Martich RIVERSIDE>>WRESTLING SENIOR>>160 POUNDS
On the mat: Became the program’s first four-time conference champion in 16 years with his 160-pound championship at the Western Reserve Conference tournament.
Off the mat: “Dmar” plans on wrestling in college. Favorite sports memory is taking the van down to the state tournament with all the guys. Enjoys snowmobiling with his dad, hanging out with friends and playing video games. Favorite subject history. Favorite food is Mom’s lasagna. Says the best movie is “Good Will Hunting.” Favorite show is Dexter. Listens to every type of music. Favorite team is the Browns
Maya Dori HAWKEN>>GIRLS BASKETBALL JUNIOR>>GUARD
On the court: Averaged 15 points in her team’s two games this week, including an 18-point effort (with a school-record six 3-pointers) in a win over Chagrin that gave the Hawks an undefeated record in league play this season.
Off the court: Shaker Heights resident says her favorite basketball memories have been “seeing our team chemistry grow throughout the past three years, and especially this year as we have come together as a family and have seen that translated into big team wins against West Geauga and Revere.” Enjoy playing the ukulele, painting and writing poetry. Favorite subjects are literature and history. Favorite foods are popcorn and watermelon. Her current favorite TV shows are “The Good Place” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Enjoys the music of Joyner Lucas and Mt. Joy.
Joey Grazia
KIRTLAND>>BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>POINT GUARD
On the court: Team captain had 25 points, including five 3-pointers, 14 rebounds, five steals and five assists in a loss to Euclid. In a win over Fairport, had 22 points, including six 3-pointers, eight rebounds, three steals and six assists.
Off the court: Is planning on attending Ohio State or John Carroll, and might play football for John Carroll. Favorite sports memory is winning the football state championship for the third straight season this past fall.
This is the final edition of Players of the Week for the winter season.