CVC Athletes of the Week

Athletes from four different schools have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All statistics incurred from Monday, October 20, 2025, through Sunday, October 26, 2025.

FOOTBALL

Tristan BrownName: Tristan Brown
School: Beachwood
Grade: 12
Stats: Ran for a touchdown and recorded four touchbacks
Coach’s Quote: “What a storybook moment for Bison Football. This past weekend, Tristan Brown helped lead the Bison to their first victory in three years, and he did it with heart, power, and poise,” said Beachwood coach Jonathan Gonell. “Tristan’s greatness goes far beyond the stat sheet. As the team’s only senior, he’s been the heartbeat of the program — guiding 16 freshmen and five sophomores with relentless energy, accountability, and belief. His leadership has inspired everyone around him and helped raise the standard for Bison Football.”

JJ DuFourName: JJ DuFour
School: Edgewood
Grade: 11
Stats: Completed 12-of-14 passes for 314 yards and six touchdowns; carried 11 times for 39 yards
Coach’s Quote: “JJ was in complete control of the game from beginning to end,” said Edgewood coach Olajuwon Cooper. “JJ has consistently played at a high level all season. He surpassed 2,000 yards passing and 28 touchdowns. We’re blessed to have him as our QB and leader.”

Aiden FlynnName: Aiden Flynn
School: Cuyahoga Heights
Grade: 12
Stats: N/A
Coach’s Quote: “Aiden has been a three-year starter at center and the leader of our offensive line,” said Cuyahoga Heights coach Al Martin. “He has consistently performed at a high level and, with the help of our other linemen, paved the way for our team to rush for 2,000 yards this year.”

Dominic PorcelloName: Dominic Porcello
School: Wickliffe
Grade: 10
Stats: Carried 15 times for 131 yards and two touchdowns; completed 3-of-3 passes for 25 yards and another score
Coach’s Quote: “Dominic had a huge night for us against Crestwood, averaging 8.7 yards per carry,” said Wickliffe coach Marce Porcello. “He operated our offense very effectively as we accumulated 334 total yards against a good defense. His completed passes came at crucial moments in the game.”

 

 

Steve Hare
Steve Harehttp://www.ohiovarsity.com
Steve Hare is the Chagrin Valley Conference's Sports Information Director. He also created and publishes OhioVarsity.com, an online publication dedicated to providing hyperlocal coverage to area high school athletic programs. Hare began covering high school sports for the Lake County News Herald in 1997. Hare attended Willoughby South High School through the middle of his senior year, then graduated from Berkshire High School in Burton in 1986. He played football, wrestled and was an all-Geauga county baseball player (1986). He lives in Chardon with his wife Paulette and their children.

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