Athletes from six different schools have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All statistics incurred from Monday, March 24, 2025, through Sunday, March 30, 2025.
BASEBALL
Name: Cade Henderson
School: Perry
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted 1.000 (4-for-4) with two RBI, three runs scored, and he pitched an inning
Coach’s Quote: “Cade picked up right where he left off last year,” said Perry coach Matt Platt. “He consistently produces a quality at-bat, puts balls in play hard, and drives in runs. Cade provides the kind of stability in the middle of the lineup that leads to the continued success of the whole team.”
SOFTBALL
Name: Ava Bors
School: West Geauga
Grade: 10
Stats: Batted .533 with a .632 on-base percentage with three home runs, one triple, seven runs scored, 11 RBI, two stolen bases, and a 1.000 fielding percentage
Coach’s Quote: “Ava was a force both offensively and defensively for us last week in Tennessee,” said West Geauga coach Mark Percassi. “She’s a steadying force for us at shortstop and her production at the plate is not surprising and really helped our bats get going.”
Name: Samantha Boykin
School: Harvey
Grade: 9
Stats: Went 2-0 with a 1.75 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 12 innings; batted .667 with a .700 OBP, eight RBI, four runs scored, and one HBP
Coach’s Quote: “She has started her high school career with a bang,” said Harvey coach Betsy Hada. “Samantha is the most humble and team-oriented player on our team.”
Name: Maggie Grant
School: Cardinal
Grade: 11
Stats: Batted .400 with a triple and four RBI, two runs scored, and a walk; Struck out seven in 12 innings; posted a 1.16 ERA
Coach’s Quote: “Since Maggie has stepped foot in the circle her freshman season, she has been a huge staple in our program,” said Cardinal coach Haley Adams. “She is a great leader to the underclassmen and provided a great start for us in our first week of the season. Maggie makes great adjustments at the plate mid-game and has grown tremendously by not letting calls affect her during the game.”
Name: Kara Mekulsia
School: Madison
Grade: 12
Stats: Went 2-0 without giving up an earned run; recorded 28 strikeouts and allowed just six hits; batted .571 with three runs scored and an RBI
Coach’s Quote: “Kara has gotten even better from last season,” said Madison coach David Negin. “She continues to work hard at improving at the game, and her leadership has really been outstanding this year as we have several young players on our team. She is a calming presence for everyone on our team, as no moment gets too anxious for her.”
Name: Lila Manfredonia
School: Independence
Grade: 9
Stats: Opened the season with 19 strikeouts in an eight-inning win; allowed just one unearned run on one hit
Coach’s Quote: “Lila was truly confident in ability even though it was her first high school game ever,” said Independence coach Troy Keegan. “She had command of all her pitches, which kept their hitters off balance.”
