Several athletes from area schools have been named the Ohio Varsity Players of the Week for the week ending Sept. 20.
Each player was nominated by his or her coach.
All statistics incurred during the week beginning Sept. 14 and ending on Sept. 20.
Here’s a look at each Player of the Week by sport:
FOOTBALL
Name: Zion Owens
School: Trinity
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded four catches for 95 yards with two touchdowns and posted seven tackles with an interception
Coach’s Quote: “Zion has been playing at such a high level this year,” Trinity coach Jeff McSweeney said. “I have not seen many players accomplish what Zion has been able to do so far this year, in all phases of the game.”
Name: Thomas Richardson
School: Gilmour Academy
Grade: 11
Stats: Threw for 226 yards with three touchdown passes and ran for another 77 and one score
Coach’s Quote: “Thomas accounted for four scores in a 41-22 victory over Hawken,” Gilmour coach Chris Kosiorek said. “As a dual threat QB, Thomas has the ability to hurt a defense both in the air and on the ground.”
BOYS GOLF
Name: Conner Callison
School: Cardinal
Grade: 11
Stats: Recorded a 42 and a 38 in two matches
Coach’s Quote: “Conner had a strong week with a 42 in a win against Berkshire and a career and team-low 38 in a win versus West Geauga,” Cardinal coach Mike Topalian said. “Conner is gaining momentum headed into tournament time. Conner is a terrific student as well as taking challenging courses to begin his junior year at Cardinal.”
Name: Devin Morrison
School: Geneva
Grade: 12
Stats:
Coach’s Quote: “Devin helped his team to a 10-0 CVC record by playing some of his best golf last week,” Geneva coach Zach Mansky said. “He’s been a great young person to work with the last four years. Devin’s style and cool demeanor will be missed next year.”
GIRLS GOLF
Name: Reese Vilcheck
School: Independence
Grade: 12
Stats: Shot a 91 at the CVC tournament
Coach’s Quote: “Reese’s 91 was key in helping us win the CVC tournament,” Independence coach Karl Schuld said. “Her hard work and dedication have been key to her success this year. I am so happy proud of her and I know she will play a key role for us the rest of the year.”
GIRLS SOCCER
Name: Audrey Avalon
School: Cardinal
Grade: 10
Stats: Scored three goals
Coach’s Quote: “Audrey is one of our most consistent and strongest players,” Cardinal coach Vanessa Pintabona said. “She is quick-footed, smart and strong. She was a starter last year as a freshman, rarely coming off the field during a game and has only gotten stronger since then. She really understands soccer and works hard to improve herself at practice but also tries to make sure her teammates understand and improve as well.”
VOLLEYBALL
Name: Margo Huff
School: South
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded seven blocks, three aces and 40 kills, including 28 against Kenston in South’s first win over the Bombers since the new WRC was formed
Coach’s Quote: “Margo is a true team player,” South coach Bill Behrend said. “If she is the one getting the sets, she loves it, but she is just as happy to have her teammates succeed. When Margo is on, look out, but if she isn’t, she is the most supportive teammate anyone could have.”
