Athletes from Berkshire, Cardinal, Cuyahoga Heights, Independence and Orange have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Players of the Week for the week ending February 3.
Each player was nominated by his or her coach.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Name: Rob Bruncak
School: Cardinal
Grade: 12
Stats: Scored 32 points with 7 steals, 4 3-pointers and was 12-for-12 from the free throw line
Coach’s Quote: “Rob is a gym rat,” Cardinal coach Jon Cummins said. “He’s always trying to get better at his craft. I’m very fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach a great kid like Rob.”
Name: Ryan Selig
School: Cuyahoga Heights
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored 24 points with 27 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 1 block
Coach’s Quote: “Ryan is a hustle guy that loves to play the game,” Cuyahoga Heights coach Michael Tartara said. “He really takes pride in his rebounding and has the ability to change the game in multiple ways. He has always been a solid teammate and is a captain for us as a junior.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL

Name: Lexi Boyk
School: Berkshire
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored 18 points with 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals
Coach’s Quote: “Lexi was having a great all-around game Friday against Wickliffe before having to leave with an injury,” Berkshire coach James Bosley said. “She was playing so well on both ends of the floor creating a lot of havoc with her defensive effort.”
Name: Riccela DiGeronimo
School: Independence
Grade: 10
Stats: Scored 16 points with 4 rebounds and 4 steals
Coach’s Quote: “(DiGeronimo) was the glue that kept us together in our game with Kirtland,” Independence coach Mike Marcinko said. “It wasn’t flashy but it is was a much-needed consistent and complete performance in a big win.”
Name: Kayden Lawson
School: Orange
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored 38 points with 9 rebounds, 13 deflections, 11 steals and 6 blocks
Coach’s Quote: “Kayden’s dominant play helped lead the Lions to two victories this week,” Orange coach Ship Collins said.


