Athletes of the week

Kailey Minch SOUTH >G IRLS BASKETBALL FRESHMAN » GUARD

On the court: In two games, had 35 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, including 21 points, five rebounds and five assists in an upset win over higher-seeded Madison in a sectional semifinal. Off the court: Favorite memories are watching “The Bachelor” with her teammates on Monday nights and making TikToks in the locker room. Favorite subject is social studies. Favorite food is Trader Jack’s chicken fingers. Favorite movie is “Coach Carter.” Favorite show is “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Favorite college basketball team is the Oregon Ducks. Favorite color is yellow. Favorite WNBA team is Seattle. Favorite college player is Sabrina Ionescu.

Josh Irwin WEST GEAUGA » BOYS BASKETBALL JUNIOR » FORWARD

On the court: Made seven 3-pointers en route to 29points in a win against Padua. Posted 33points and 14rebounds in a win over Aurora. Closed out the week with a 25-point, eight-rebound performance to help the Wolverines defeat Kirtland.

Off the court: “J Rock’s” favorite sports memory is making a buzzer-beater from almost half court against Kirtland last season. Favorite food is tacos. Favorite team is the Indians. Favorite show is “Friends.” Favorite musician is Post Malone. Hobbies include teaching kids to play basketball at TNBA camps in the summer. Favorite subject is government.

Andrew Witte MENTOR » BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR » GUARD

On the court: Recorded 14 points, four rebounds, an assists and shot 4-for-4 from 3-point range to help Mentor win at Shaker Heights, 83-79.

Off the court: Will play baseball at Mount Union. Favorite teams are the Cavaliers and Indians.

Aislyn Hurst CORNERSTONE » GIRLS BASKETBALL JUNIOR

On the court: In a win over Magnificat, had 17points, two assists and two steals. Made five 3-pointers. Off the court: Painesville resident’s favorite food is chicken. Favorite movie is “Love and Basketball.” Favorite song is “Flames” by R3HAB, ZAYN & Jungleboi.

Valerie Stevenson NDCL » GIRLS BOWLING JUNIOR

On the lanes: Won the D-I sectional tournament individual title at Roseland Lanes, bowling 201-164-210for a 575 series. Advanced to the district tournament at Stonehedge Lanes.

Off the lanes: “Val” is a Painesville resident. Enjoys playing softball and spending time with her siblings. Enjoys writing and watching “Grey’s Anatomy.” Favorite team is the Cavaliers.

Ally Ziegler BEAUMONT » GIRLS BASKETBALL JUNIOR » FORWARD

On the court: Posted 19points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in a 56-54 victory over NDCL, including a late and-one layup to tie the score at 54-54. Recorded nine points, 12 rebounds and made the game-winning jumper against Cleveland Central Catholic to help Beaumont clinch the NCL White title. Added another double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Streetsboro.

Off court: “Al” is a Chester Township resident. Plans on playing basketball in college. Favorite sports memories are from past AAU seasons, traveling and spending time with her team in the summer, and her eighth grade team being undefeated. Likes to watch college basketball and bake in her free time. Favorite subject is math. Favorite food is steak chimichangas. Loves watching the movie “Elf” and “Riverdale” on TV.

Macy McIntosh KIRTLAND » GIRLS BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE » GUARD/POST

On the court: In three games, scored 36 points, had 22rebounds, seven steals and five assists.

Off the court: “Muscles” says her favorite sports memory is “Being able to play against my friends in other schools. Competing against close friends is always fun and challenging.” Favorite subject is math. Favorite movie is “Step Brothers.” Favorite hobbies are playing “Just Dance” and working out. Enjoys the music of Travis Scott or Daniel Caesar.

This is the final edition of players of the week for the winter season.