Athletes from four different schools have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All are based on the period from Monday, March 30, to Sunday, April 5, 2026.
BASEBALL
Name: Henry Cimperman
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .400 (4-for-10) with an OBP of .500, five stolen bases, three runs scored, and an RBI
Coach’s Quote: “Henry is a tremendous baseball player with an outstanding work ethic,” said Chagrin Falls coach Michael Sweeney. “He works as hard as anyone I have ever seen to be the best that he can be. He had an excellent week, but he has yet to hit his stride. He will continue to get better and better as the season progresses. Henry recently committed to play baseball at John Carroll University.
SOFTBALL
Name: Whitney Davis
School: Berkshire
Grade: 11
Stats: Batted .778 (9-for-12) with 11 stolen bases, 10 runs scored, and 8 RBI
Coach’s Quote: “Whitney Davis is the spark plug of our team,” said Berkshire coach Joe Medlen. “Whitney’s passion and love for the game show in the way she plays. Whitney is a great player, but even better teammate. Whitney fully understands her job and works extremely hard at her craft. Many could learn a lot watching this young lady play the game. On defense, Whitney will do anything the team needs without any hesitation. Having her on the field is like having a coach out there. I cannot say enough great things about her attitude, effort, and can-do mindset.”
Name: Maggie Kothera
School: Kirtland
Grade: 11
Stats: Batted 1.000 (4-for-4) with a 2.000 slugging percentage, a double, a walk, a HBP, and an inside-the-park home run
Coach’s Quote: “Maggie was electric and on fire against Beachwood,” said Kirtland coach Jamie Kamensky. “She was a solid presence in the field and a dominant presence at the plate.”
BOYS TENNIS
Name: Matthew Busby
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 12
Stats: Won his singles match in straight sets
Coach’s Quote: “Matt is an extremely talented tennis player with incredible discipline and enthusiasm for the sport,” said Chagrin Falls coach Mary Kay Yuhas. “He is the team captain and is a positive force for his teammates. It is a privilege to coach such a great athlete, who also displays such good sportsmanship.”
TRACK & FIELD
Name: Alex Lee
School: Geneva
Grade: 11
Stats: Placed fourth in the high jump and 4×200 relay
Coach’s Quote: “Alex had a solid performance in our first meet of the season,” said Geneva coach Emily Long. “Alex is hardworking and athletic. He is looking great early in the season for the Eagles. Alex is a leader who will be a key part of the Eagles’ success this season. I’m looking forward to seeing growth and leadership from him this season.”
Name: Isabel Stocker
School: Geneva
Grade: 9
Stats: Placed second in the high jump, long jump, and 4×100 relay, along with a fifth-place finish in the 4×200
Coach’s Quote: “Isabel had stellar performances in our first meet of the season,” said Geneva Annah Haeseler. “Isabell is hardworking and athletic, and she is looking great early in the season for the Eagles. I’m looking forward to seeing her grow and become more confident as the season progresses.”
