Athletes from 12 different schools have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All statistics incurred from Monday, September 15, 2025, through Sunday, September 22, 2025.
CHEERLEADING
Name: Emily Gibbons
School: Independence
Grade: 12
Stats: N/A
Coach’s Quote: “Each week, Emily shows great leadership on our cheer squad by creating fun and engaging routines for the crowd,” said Independence coach MacKenzie Canter. “This past week, she encouraged her teammates to try more advanced stunting, and under her guidance, the team pulled it off successfully. We’re so proud of the energy and positivity she brings, and our squad is so fortunate to have her as a captain.”
CROSS COUNTRY
Name: Ian Res
School: West Geauga
Grade: 11
Stats: Won the Cardinal Invitational in 15:33.53
Coach’s Quote: “Ian is now the No. 3 all-time West Geauga cross country runner,” said West Geauga coach John Boylan. “It’s fantastic having Ian back.”
FOOTBALL
Name: Brody Dietrich
School: Jefferson
Grade: 10
Stats: Led the team with 25 defensive points, 10 ½ tackles, and an interception
Coach’s Quote: “Brody continues to lead our defense, from both the defensive end and inside linebacker positions,” said Jefferson coach Jason Root. “He continually works hard and leads by example on the field. He is only a sophomore, but plays much older.”
Name: JJ Murphy
School: Lakeside
Grade: 10
Stats: Completed 27-of-41 passes for 388 yards and six touchdowns
Coach’s Quote: “JJ keeps getting better every week,” said Lakeside coach Terrance Henton. “To throw for that many yards is an amazing job for any QB, but for a kid who was a 5-foot-6 JV tackle a year ago is so inspiring to us all. He’s now a 6-foot sophomore QB leading our offense and setting records along the way. We couldn’t be more proud of him.”
Name: Cole Schuckert
School: Cuyahoga Heights
Grade: 11
Stats: Recorded four solo tackles, four first hits, one assist, one fumble recovery, a blocked PAT, and three quarterback sacks
Coach’s Quote: “Cole made many big plays in our win over Chagrin Falls on Friday night,” said Cuyahoga Heights coach Al Martin. “Maybe, his biggest play was pouncing on a Tiger fumble that set up a score. Cole played almost every snap on both sides of the ball and on specialties.”
GIRLS GOLF
Name: Keira Chang
School: Hawken
Grade: 12
Stats: Won the CVC postseason tournament with a personal best 79
Coach’s Quote: “Keira has just reached the surface in her abilities to play this game of golf at an extremely high level,” said Hawken coach Eric Anderson. “Watch out.”
Name: Annie Johnston
School: Edgewood
Grade: 12
Stats: Averaged 41 strokes over the last two nine-hole matches, and shot a 78 in the CVC postseason tournament
Coach’s Quote: “Annie finished strong in her final two dual matches,” said Edgewood coach Christina Fischer. “She consistently played well during our CVC matches throughout the season, as she was the medalist in every CVC match we played in. She knew that she had to play well at the CVC postseason tournament to be the CVC Player of the Year. Annie was the medalist at that tournament, which secured her Player of the Year title.”
Name: Natalie Venorsky
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 11
Stats: Placed third at the CVC postseason tournament with an 86
Coach’s Quote: “Natalie has stepped up all season in 18-hole tournaments, and her strong CVC finish signals a successful postseason journey,” said Chagrin Falls coach Kristin Reboul. “We are excited for what lies ahead for our hardworking, talented, and determined player.”
BOYS SOCCER
Name: Zach Pastor
School: Rootstown
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored five goals with four assists in two games
Coach’s Quote: “Zach Pastor had another explosive week for us,” said Rootstown assistant coach Michael Farkash. “He was involved in nine of our 12 goals scored last week, including three goal contributions against league opponent Berkshire. He then added a hat trick of both goals and assists in a big win at Chippewa on Thursday night.”
Name: Roman Percic
School: Berkshire
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded one goal and one assist on three shots with four steals on the field and six saves in goal
Coach’s Quote: “Roman is the senior team captain on our team,” said Berkshire coach Russ Buckley. “He is a true leader on and off the field. He can play any position with a high level of professionalism. He is one of the highest scoring players on the team, along with helping with assists. He also helps on defense and has played goalie as well.”
Name: Grayson Rezaee
School: Hawken
Grade: 11
Stats: His defense helped the Hawks go 1-0-1 on the week
Coach’s Quote: “Grayson has been our defensive rock all season,” said Hawken coach Vlad Muresan. “His positional sense, heading ability, and slide tackles have allowed us to keep many clean sheets this season. He was instrumental in a massive CVC win against Harvey, while also being a huge threat on our attacking set pieces.”
GIRLS SOCCER
Name: Chloe Campbell
School: Lutheran West
Grade: 12
Stats: Scored two goals with four assists
Coach’s Quote: “Chloe has been a huge part of our offense this season, mainly as a facilitator,” said Lutheran West coach Spencer Schultz. “She has tallied 10 assists and bagged three goals on the year. This past week, she tied the school record with four assists in our Tuesday night game against Open Door, and played a major role as a leader and engine in our midfield during our draw against Perry Thursday night.”
Name: Sophia Cicerini
School: Hawken
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded three assists
Coach’s Quote: “Sophia’s play has been instrumental to our team’s attacking and defensive success of late,” said Hawken coach Adam Severs. “In our win 3-1 win against Madison, Soph dished out all three assists and played disciplined, relentless defense on the wing.”
Name: Bayleigh Kereky
School: Jefferson
Grade: 11
Stats: Scored two goals with three assists
Coach’s Quote: “Bayleigh scored a goal against Struthers in our first game of the week on Monday, bringing life to our team,” said Jefferson coach Brian Kereky. “On Tuesday, she assisted the goal against Lakeside, leading to the team’s first tie of the season, and then on Thursday she scored a goal and assisted two others against LaBrae, resulting in the team’s first win of the season. Bayleigh is a true leader on and off the field as she also participates in cross country and is the kicker for our football team.”
GIRLS TENNIS
Name: Liliana Colecchia/Sophia Dipierro
School: West Geauga
Grade: 12/12
Stats: Won a doubles match, 6-2, 6-3
Coach’s Quote: “These girls have shown great enthusiasm and effort,” said West Geauga coach Mary Kay Yuhas. “Sophia is so fast and is probably my most consistent athlete. Lilly’s enthusiasm for tennis and her teammates is contagious. They are both such a great addition to our team, and I can’t wait to see what their future holds.”
Name: Ashlyn Thompson
School: Geneva
Grade: 11
Stats: Went 5-0 with two victories in the CVC Lake Division tournament at first singles
Coach’s Quote: “Ashlyn has shown tremendous poise, determination, and maturity in leading the Eagles to their third straight conference title,” said Geneva coach Scott Torok. “Moving from third singles to first singles did not faze her as the Eagles replaced four varsity members from last year without missing a beat.”
VOLLEYBALL
Name: Maddie Bower
School: Berkshire
Grade: 11
Stats: Recorded 30 digs, 24 service points, and five aces
Coach’s Quote: “Maddie has worked hard in the back row for us all season,” said Berkshire coach Joni Prots. “She is in the top three in digs and serve receive on our team and had another good week.”
Name: Ella Haeseler
School: Geneva
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded 33 digs and 22 kills
Coach’s Quote: “Ella brings competitiveness and a calmness to our team,” said Geneva coach Annah Haeseler. “She plays smart and composed and is becoming a force on the outside attack. Ella had outstanding performances this week. Ella led her team in many stat categories this week. A clutch performance in a four-set win over Jefferson and heart-filled play all week set her apart in a very talented league.”
Name: Joelle Insana
School: West Geauga
Grade: 11
Stats: Recorded seven digs, six aces, and four kills
Coach’s Quote: “Joelle has been outstanding this year from the front and back row,” said West Geauga coach Amber Baker. “Joelle brings magic to the court from her hitting to her spectacular coverage skills; she truly is the total package.”
