Zoe Mort, Marlington High School September 23, 2024
Zoe Mort is a Senior on the Marlington High School golf team. Zoe qualified for the state meet as a freshman and holds several school records including the lowest single round score, lowest average score for a season, most birdies in a season and most eagles in a season. She plans to continue to golf career at the collegiate level.
Braylan Rufener, Field High School - September 23, 2024
Braylan Rufener is a freshman on the Field High School football team who has earned a starting position this season. Braylan’s coaches say that while it is rare for a freshman to start on the football team, his dedication, resilience and work ethic have solidified his place both on offense and defense. Braylan is also performing well in the classroom.
Avery Horning Alliance High School September 16, 2024
Avery Horning is a senior on the Alliance High School girls soccer team. Last year as a Junior, Avery led the Aviators to their first ever district championship and was named the Stark County Player of the Year. Avery is also on the girls wrestling team and won multiple tournaments last season before placing 6th in the state in the 115-pound weight class.
Joe Musleve Northwest High School September 9, 2024
Joe Musleve is a Senior at Northwest High School and has evolved into a major contributor on both the football and track teams. Joe has also dramatically improved as a student since arriving at Northwest two years ago. His coaches say Joe now understands the value of an education and may be able to compete athletically at the college level.
Simon Hassler, Kent Roosevelt September 2, 2024
Simon Hassler is a junior on Kent the Roosevelt boys soccer team and scored the winning goal against Field last month with 19 seconds left, allowing Roosevelt to win 2-to-1.Simon is also on the track team, has a 4-point-2 G-P-A, is on Student Council and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Sam McPherson, Medina High School August 19, 2024
Sam McPherson is a senior at Medina Highland High School and reached the district meet as a pole vaulter last spring. Sam has been in swimming and diving, band and middle school football at Highland. He has a 3.88 G-P-A and helps with music, sound and announcing at a multitude of Highland athletic events.
Max Casto, Orrville High School August 12, 2024
Max Casto is a Senior at Orrville High School and is a member of both the boys basketball and tennis teams. Max’s coaches say he is a great teammate who always works hard. If there is a role that Max needs to play, he will do it. Max is also taking several college credit plus courses to get a jump on his college degree.
Jackson Gula, Streetsboro - August 5, 2024
Jackson Gula is a Senior at Streetsboro High School and has been a starter on the varsity football team since his freshman year. Jackson has also been named all-conference three times and is a two year starter on the Rockets varsity basketball team for which he has won the iron man award twice. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and has maintained a G-P-A of over 4-point-oh.