The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Athletes of the week
Mallory Malchesky LAKE CATHOLIC>>GYMNASTICS JUNIOR>>ALL-AROUND
In the gym: Took second in the vault during a meet at West Geauga. Was only behind last year’s state champion. Off the gym: Concord Township resident enjoys watching “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Mason Bartlett CHAGRIN FALLS>>BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>GUARD
On the court: In a 76-54 win over Hawken, scored 25 points with six assists, four rebounds and three steals. Off the court: Has set a goal to watch the entire IMDB top 50 list of movies by the end of the year. Favorite movie is “Warrior.”
Carly Perusek HAWKEN>>GIRLS BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE>>GUARD
On the court: Against Cardinal, had 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight steals and five assists. Against Richmond Heights, had 27 points, 17 rebounds and eight steals. Off the court: Willoughby Hills resident loves the Cavaliers and makes “really good cookies.”
Jake Hamulak CHARDON>>WRESTLING SOPHOMORE>>113 POUNDS
On the mat: Placed third at the North Coast Classic. Also placed third at Solon Comet Classic. Is 13-2 for the season. Off the mat: Hobbies include gaming and Netflix. Favorite food is Ben and Jerry’s chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
Sydney Snyder KIRTLAND>>GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>GUARD
On the court: In wins over Garfield Heights, Berkshire and Fairport, had 67 points, 23 rebounds and 20 assists. Off the court: “Syd” will play basketball at Baldwin Wallace. Favorite subject is chemistry. Favorite food is ice cream.
Hugh Brown HAWKEN>>BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>POINT GUARD
On the court: Scored 30 points and had three rebounds, two steals and two assists in a 77-65 victory over University. Off the court: “Hughbert” is a South Euclid resident. Can sing and play the piano. Also loves board games and filmmaking.
Corenna Maynard KENSTON>>GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR>>POINT GUARD
On the court: Helped Kenston to a 3-0 record. Scored 41 points, including seven 3-pointers. Also had 10 steals, nine assists and six rebounds. Off the court: Enjoys art and spending time with family and friends. Plays for Improv AAU.
Luka Eller LAKE CATHOLIC>>BOYS BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE>>FORWARD
On the court: Recorded 19 points and 13 rebounds in a win over South and 20 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Cardinal Mooney. Off the court: Concord Township resident lists math as his favorite subject and “Benchwarmers” for a favorite movie.