Athletes from 10 different schools have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All statistics incurred from Monday, Jan. 6, 2024, through Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Name: Cameron Beam
School: Berkshire
Grade: 11
Stats: Averaged 15 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in two games
Coach’s Quote: “Cameron consistently brings energy and effort to every possession,” said Berkshire coach Joe Montanaro. “His ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, whether it’s scoring or rebounding, has been a key factor in our success. Cameron’s leadership and work ethic are truly invaluable to our program.
Name: Vince Carriero
School: Kirtland
Grade: 12
Stats: Scored 61 points (20.3/game) with 12 steals and eight assists; shot 50 percent from the floor
Coach’s Quote: “Vince has been leading us on both ends of the floor,” said Kirtland coach Shawn McGregor. “Having his leadership and experience to close out games has been phenomenal to watch. His consistency over the year is what you’d expect from a senior leader.”
Name: Devin Hardwick
School: Brooklyn
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored 101 points with 28 rebounds and eight assists in three games
Coach’s Quote: “Devin continues to play at a very high level,” said Brooklyn coach Jeff Shepherd. “He wants to improve every game and he works extremely hard at his game. What our coaching staff is most impressed with is how his leadership is evolving. He has untapped potential and is an outstanding person.”
Name: Maurice McClardy
School: Cuyahoga Heights
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored 48 points with 17 rebounds, 10 assists, five steals, and one block in two games
Coach’s Quote: “Maurice is doing a great job this year,” said Cuyahoga Heights coach Michael Tartara. “I still don’t think he is maximizing his full potential. He can and will get better at certain aspects of the game as he continues to gain experience. Looking for Mo to continue to grow as a player as his impressive career moves forward. He does so much but you can tell he wants to be the best version of himself. He is a great teammate and person.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Name: Goldi Aschkenasy
School: Beachwood
Grade: 12
Stats: Scored 27 points with 18 rebounds, seven blocks, and three 3-pointers in two games
Coach’s Quote: “Goldi has been a consistent force at both ends of the court for the Lady Bison this season,” said Beachwood coach Don Readance. “Her ability to score inside and step out to shoot 3-pointers make her a dual threat on the offensive end. On the defensive side, Goldi leads the team in rebounding and is a top shot-blocker in the state averaging just under four blocked shots per game.”
Name: Livia Martini
School: Crestwood
Grade: 10
Stats: Scored 16 points with 12 steals and four rebounds in two games
Coach’s Quote: “Liv was a massive part of our two wins last week,” said Crestwood coach T.J. Henderson. “She continues to develop as a basketball player and has become a reliable defensive player that can guard almost anyone on the floor.”
Name: Emily Mechenbier
School: Perry
Grade: 9
Stats: Scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting with nine rebounds
Coach’s Quote: “Emily has stepped up to be a huge part of our success as the season has progressed,” said Perry coach Roy Infalvi. “She works extremely hard and is very coachable. She has been dominating the paint on offense and defense.”
Name: Maddie White
School: Madison
Grade: 9
Stats: Scored 20 points with nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals
Coach’s Quote: “Maddie had a great game against Edgewood. She had an efficiency of 12,” said Madison coach Heather Reho. “Defensively, Maddie does a good job defending any player we put her up against. Offensively, she has been improving shot selection, ball movement, and getting to the rim when she has a gap. Maddie has done everything asked of her on the offensive and defensive end with a positive attitude.”
WRESTLING
Name: Jordan Prescott
School: Trinity
Grade: 10
Stats: Went 5-0 with four pins and a technical fall
Coach’s Quote: “Jordan is having a solid sophomore season, and he is starting to get hot,” said Trinity coach Isaiah Hill. “Winning his last 10 matches, we like the progress Jordan is making and we are hoping it continues into the postseason.”
Name: Danny Sizler
School: West Geauga
Grade: 10
Stats: Won seven matches during the week including five, all by pin, in winning his first tournament title
Coach’s Quote: “Danny is extremely determined and always comes to practice ready to put in the work,” said West Geauga coach Joe Joltin. “He spent a tremendous amount of time this offseason improving his skills and preparing for this upcoming season. All of Danny’s dedication and hard work is starting to translate to results on the mat. Danny’s future for West Geauga is bright and we can’t wait to see what he does the rest of the season.”
