The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Athletes of the week
Savannah Dempsey
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, SOPHOMORE >> SOCCER, MIDFIELD
On the field: Dempsey had two goals, including one against SWC powerhouse Avon, then followed it with an assist in a tie against St. Joseph Academy.
Nick Donofrio
FAIRVIEW, SENIOR >> SOCCER, DEFENSE
On the field: Donofrio has been instrumental in the Warriors’ success defensively, leading them to wins over Cloverleaf, Keystone and West Geauga, adding an assist in the Keystone game.
Erica Francesconi
WESTLAKE, JUNIOR >> CROSS COUNTRY
On the course: Francesconi broke her own school record by 15seconds at the Medina Festival, clocking in at 18:59for a third-place finish. That is also the fastest time in The Morning Journal coverage area this season.
Maddy Jerdonek
AVON, JUNIOR >> VOLLEYBALL, SETTER
On the court: In a pair of three-set victories over North Ridgeville and Amherst, Jerdonek tallied a combined 78 assists, adding six digs and two aces.
Cannon Kerr
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, JUNIOR >> FOOTBALL, WIDE RECEIVER/SAFETY On the field: The Rangers picked up their first win of the season against North Olmsted, and Kerr was a big reason why. He had the game-winning interception in overtime, capping a game that already saw Kerr make 20 tackles and catch four passes for 119yards and a touchdown.
Kevin Lemin
OLMSTED FALLS, SENIOR >> SOCCER, FORWARD
On the field: Lemin had a goal and assist in a 3-0 win over Avon Lake to capture the SWC title, and then had five goals in a 10-0 win over Parma. He has 23 goals and five assists on the season.
Luke Lombardo
OLMSTED FALLS, SENIOR >> FOOTBALL, FULLBACK
On the field: In a marathon victory over Berea-Midpark, Lombardo brought his best, rushing 15 times for 182 yards and three touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 62-49 victory.
Sydney Stone
AVON, JUNIOR >> VOLLEYBALL, MIDDLE HITTER
On the court: In a pair of three-set victories over North Ridgeville and Amherst, Stone tallied a combined 36 kills and chipped in with 10 digs against North Ridgeville.
Anthony Terry
CLEARVIEW, SENIOR >> FOOTBALL, QUARTERBACK
On the field: In a 26-21 victory over Columbia that helped the Clippers take control of the conference race, Terry was 12-for-22 for 270 yards and three touchdowns.