Athletes of the week

Elena Fleming NDCL>>TENNIS FRESHMAN>>FIRST SINGLES

On the court: Went 3-0 with victories over Woodridge, CVCA and Lake Catholic. Off the court: Mentor resident has been playing tennis for nine years and has competed in tournaments across the Midwest. Enjoys traveling, hanging out with friends and skiing. Favorite show is “The 100.”

Bryce Weber RIVERSIDE>>BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SENIOR

On the course: Took eighth in the Elite Division I race at the OHSAA preseason meet in Columbus. Time was 16:27. Off the course: “B Web” plans on running in college but is undecided on a school. Hobbies include playing with Legos. Says a unique talent is avoiding mowing the lawn.

Dominic Johnson HAWKEN>>FOOTBALL JUNIOR>>RB/DB

On the field: In a win over Trinity, tied the school record with six touchdowns. Carried 23times for 191yards and four TDs, had two catches for 80yards and a TD and returned an interception 32yards for a TD. Off the field: Cleveland Heights resident says his favorite sports are basketball and football. Has played football since he was 5.

Ella Wong HAWKEN>>GIRLS GOLF JUNIOR

On the course: Won the CVC preseason tournament with a school-record 73. Has been the medalist in all three of the Hawks’ matches this season.

Off the course: Pepper Pike resident enjoys reading, and her favorite subject is math. “Additionally, a highlight of my summer season was competing in the inaugural girls division of the International Junior Masters at East Aurora Country Club where I finished third in stroke play.”

CeeJay Yarboro BENEDICTINE>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>QUARTERBACK

On the field: Had a part in all five touchdowns in an overtime victory over Walsh Jesuit. Was 20 of 32 for 331 yards and four touchdowns. Also rushed for a TD. Off the field: Maple Heights resident plans on playing football in college. Favorite sports memory was his first football game: “I was 6years old and very nervous.” Enjoys photography and videography in his spare time.

Patrick Dunmire VASJ>>BOYS GOLF SENIOR

On the course: Finished sixth out of 111 golfers at Warren JFK Invitational with an 80. Shot a career-best 77to take sixth out of 72at the Trinity Invitational.

Off the course: Willoughby resident also plays baseball and basketball. His favorite sports memory is watching the Cavaliers win the NBA championship and attending the parade.

Connor Van Winkle UNIVERSITY>>BOYS SOCCER SENIOR>>RIGHT MID/FORWARD

On the pitch: Scored two goals in a 5-2 victory over Kenston and one goal in a 3-1 victory over Mentor.

Off the pitch: Mentor resident says his favorite sports memory is winning the district championship vs. Mentor in his freshman year. Favorite food is fettuccini Alfredo.

Lucas Stoddard BERKSHIRE>>FOOTBALL SENIOR>>TE/DE

On the field: Against Cuyahoga Heights, rushed six times for 106yards, including a 65-yard touchdown run. Caught two passes for 60yards, including a 37-yard TD. Off the field: Wants to wrestle in college. Is working on an application to the United States Military Academy West Point. Favorite music is from the 1970s and ‘80s, including Elton John. Favorite team is the Bengals, “although I question it every year.”

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