Athletes of the week

Mya Cannaday

BRUSH>>GIRLS SOCCER SOPHOMORE >> FORWARD

On the pitch: Had two goals and an assist in a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Trinity. Off the pitch: Favorite food is crab legs. Favorite subjects are math and science.

Cal Yackin

NDCL>>CROSS COUNTRY SENIOR

On the course: Led the Lions to the Berkshire Early Bird Invitational team championship with a third-place finish. Off the course: Willoughby Hills resident plays trumpet in the marching band. Also is on the swim team. Favorite show is “Sense8.”

Nicola Ehrbar

WEST GEAUGA>>SOCCER SOPHOMORE >> FORWARD

On the pitch: In a 3-0 win over Mayfield, scored a hat trick; in a 4-2 win over Orange, had two goals and an assist. Off the pitch: “Nikki” lists science as her favorite subject. Favorite shows are “Psych” and “The Office.”

Brian Trobel

MENTOR>> FOOTBALL JUNIOR>>RUNNING BACK

On the field: Rushed 24 times for 191 yards and four touchdowns in a victory over St. Edward. Off the field: Favorite food is cookies, specifically white chip. Is “pretty good” at Fortnite. Studies his running back idols daily.

Connor Hedrick

HARVEY>>BOYS GOLF SOPHOMORE

On the course: Shot a 38 against West Geauga, and carded a 38 against Lawrence. Off the course: Favorite subjects are art and science (“People tell me that I can draw very well”). Enjoys most foods.

Nick Gattozzi IV

NDCL>>FOOTBALL SENIOR >> QUARTER BACK

On the field: In a 41-28 win over South, went 15-for-19 passing for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Off the field: “DJ Toz” is always playing music for the team. Strongly believes the Browns will be above .500 this season.

Nick Demchuk

BENEDICTINE >> FOOTBALL SENIOR >> QUARTER BACK

On the field: In a 35-0 win over Ursuline, threw for a school-record 373 yards on 13-for-25 passing and a school-record five touchdowns. Off the field: Wants to play football in college. Loves any type of poker game.

Nate Rieple

LAKE CATHOLIC >> FOOTBALL SENIOR>>RB/WR/LB

On the field: In a 31-7 win over StowMunroe Falls, he had 21 yards rushing and a touchdown, four catches for 89 yards and a touchdown, he blocked a punt, and on defense he had 13 solo tackles, five assists, a sack, two TFLs and a pass deflection. Off the field: “Natedog” is a Kirtland resident. Wants to play football in college. Favorite food is barbecue wings.

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