Athletes from Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Heights, Geneva and Wickliffe have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Players of the Week for the week ending April 21.
Each player was nominated by his or her coach.
BASEBALL
Name: Nick Colbert
School: Wickliffe
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .875 (7-for-8) with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored, 2 stolen bases and 7 RBI
Coach’s Quote: “Nick had a nearly perfect week at the plate for us,” Wickliffe coach Phil Motta said. “Nick capped off his week going 3-for-4 in a 5-1 win versus Lakeside at Classic Park. Nick had three RBI in that game and got us going after a slow offensive start. Nick is a three-year starter and has been our starting second baseman for the last two seasons. Nick gives us great production at the top of the order and continues to be on a hot offensive streak.”
Name: Kyle Zaluski
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 11
Stats: Batted .667 (4-for-6) with a double, a home run, 2 RBI, 5 runs scored and 2 stolen bases
Coach’s Quote: “Kyle had a great week hitting the baseball,” Chagrin Falls coach Michael Sweeney said. “He hit the ball hard in every at-bat. He is one of the most patient hitters and seems to never swing at a bad pitch. He will work the count until he gets a pitch that he likes. Kyle has not only hit the ball well all season, but he has played outstanding at shortstop as well. He is one of the best players in the entire area.”
SOFTBALL
Name: Lindy Cunnington
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 12
Stats: Finished the week 2-0 in the circle with a 1.75 earned run average and 7 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched
Coach’s Quote: “Lindy has been one of our go-to pitchers this season with very good control and velocity,” Chagrin Falls coach Greg Munn said.
Name: Gianna Ranallo
School: Wickliffe
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .500 (4-for-8) with a triple, a home run, 4 RBI, 4 runs scored and a 1.125 slugging percentage and 1.000 fielding percentage
Coach’s Quote: “Gianna has stepped up in her senior year by being a good role model and leader on the field,” Wickliffe coach Marlana Mucciarone said. “Offensively, she has the most quality at-bats, which is something we have been working on this year as a team. She is a tough out and is able to go deep into the count. She provides the team with timely base hits to drive runs in or put them in scoring position.”
Name: Brooke Wilson
School: Cuyahoga Heights
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .455 (5-for-11) with a double, triple and a grand slam and she scored three runs and knocked six more
Coach’s Quote: “Brooke Wilson has played a crucial part in our offense and in our defense,” Cuyahoga Heights coach Kyle Manfredonia said. “She not only has the power to go long but also the speed to put a bunt down. She has always been a big part of this team.”
TRACK & FIELD
Name: Acacia May
School: Cuyahoga Heights
Grade: 12
Stats: In two meets this week, May posted a career-best time of 27.5 in the 200-meter dash and a personal record 10-foot pole vault and also ran a 27.2-second split in the winning 4×200-meter relay and also won the high jump by clearing 4-feet, 8-inches
Coach’s Quote: “Acacia is a quiet leader and a fierce competitor who carries herself with class and grace,” Cuyahoga Heights coach John Shafer said. “She is a valuable part of our program who is always willing to do what is best for the team.”
Name: Hope Stanley
School: Geneva
Grade: 11
Stats: Ran a leg in the winning 4×100-meter relay and finished second in the pole vault, long jump and 100-meter hurdles at the Hilltopper Invitational
Coach’s Quote: “Hope had a great day,” Geneva coach Bobby McQuoid said. “She (set a personal record) in the pole vault clearing 9-feet and then had excellent performances in her other events. She is a very versatile athlete for us as she can compete in multiple events. She had a busy and productive day for the Eagles.”
