The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Olmsted Falls’ Eaton wins SWC’s coach of the year
Olmsted Falls dominated the Southwestern Conference and it’s only fitting that they dominate the postseason awards too, as coach Jordan Eaton was given the Coach of the Year Honor for the fourth consecutive year.
He’s joined by Bulldogs’ guard Paige Kohler, who earned most valuable player. In the Southwestern Conference this year, she’s averaged 12.1. PPG, 4.7 RPG, 4 APG, with 2.8 SPG. On of her best games was when she scored 25 points, with 6 assists and 5 rebounds against Avon.
This marks the second year coach Eaton and one of his players were given the top conference award for both coach and player as former Olmsted Falls alumni Clare Kelly was given the MVP award in the 2018-19 season.
Below are players who were given 2021-22 girls basketball All-Southwestern Conference Honors:
Most Valuable Player
Paige Kohler, Olmsted Falls
Coach of the Year
Jordan Eaton, Olmsted Falls
First Team
Abby Liber, Avon Kendall Braaten, BereaMidpark
Olivia DiFranco, Midview Mary Meng, Midview Grace Kingery, North Ridgeville
Paige Kohler, Olmsted Falls Mia Kalich, Olmsted Falls Danielle Cameron, Olmsted Falls
Second Team
Kristen Kelley, Amherst Steele
Brooke Laub, Avon Marisa Summerfield, Avon Lake
Lauren Yee, Berea-Midpark Daylan Baker, North Ridgeville
Kat Cevda, North Ridgeville
Sara Glover, Olmsted Falls Lauren Noemberg, Olmsted Falls
Honorable Mention
Amherst Steele: Kayla Ferancy, Natalie Pleban
Avon: Ryann Clapham, Sarai Kittelberger
Avon Lake: Brynn Bondar, Courtney Borland
Berea-Midpark: Lauren Lantow, Kierney Murphy
Elyria: Jaidah Gonzalez, Hannah Miller
Midview: Grace Milano, Grace Seymour
North Ridgeville: Payton Palcisko, Laney Rumancik
Olmsted Falls: Mary Donnelly, Hannah Mahoney