Athletes from 11 Chagrin Valley Conference schools have been named CVC Athletes of the Week following standout performances during the second week of the 2026 fall sports season.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach based on performances during the nomination period.
BOYS GOLF
Name: Liav Perez
School: Beachwood
Grade: 11
Stats: Posted rounds of 39, 39, and 40 in three matches, recording the low score once and the second-lowest score twice for Beachwood Boys Golf.
Coach’s Quote: “Liav has become the leader on our team, both in terms of experience and effort,” said Beachwood coach Dominic Velotta. “He has consistently shot at or below 40 and has seen his putting improve week after week. Liav’s all-around game has become a model of consistency for others on our team to emulate.”
Name: Dylan Phillips
School: West Geauga
Grade: 11
Stats: Shot a 37 at Fowler’s Mill Maple 9 against Hawken and followed with another 37 against Chardon at St. Denis for West Geauga Boys Golf.
Coach’s Quote: “Dylan has had another great start to the season, where he won three preseason tournaments and has been consistently shooting low rounds,” said West Geauga coach Jay Kletecka. “Dylan has led West Geauga to its best start in years with a 5-1 record.”
Name: Jack Rubin
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 10
Stats: Posted scores of 36, 39, and 36 in conference matches against South, Orange, and Hawken and was the overall low scorer in all three matches for Chagrin Falls Boys Golf.
Coach’s Quote: “Jack Rubin had an outstanding week, posting scores of 36, 39, and 36 in conference matches against South, Orange, and Hawken,” said Chagrin Falls coach David Kimball. “He was the overall low scorer in all three matches, which is an impressive accomplishment as a sophomore. Jack has been a tremendous asset to our team with his consistency and continues to improve each week. His confidence and steady play have become a big part of our team’s success.”
BOYS SOCCER
Name: Grayson Rezaee
School: Hawken
Grade: 12
Stats: As a central defender, scored four goals in three games over five days while turning in stellar defensive performances for Hawken Boys Soccer.
Coach’s Quote: “Grayson had an incredible three-game spell last week where he scored four goals while being our defensive coordinator and keeping us undefeated,” said Hawken coach Vlad Muresan. “He had the game opener in a win at Gilmour, two massive goals in an away win at Mentor, and the game-tying goal with five minutes left vs. state powerhouse Bay. He is a complete player who excels in both boxes of the field, and we are very grateful to have him as a teammate and as a person.”
FOOTBALL
Name: Marshawn Sturdivant
School: Harvey
Grade: 11
Stats: Returned the opening kickoff 63 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 73-yard touchdown run on his first carry of the season for Harvey Football.
Coach’s Quote: “Marshawn has carried himself with such humility while being in a deep running back room, taking on other roles and leadership responsibilities,” said Harvey coach Marcus Jones. “When he took the opening kickoff return to the house, I knew he was in for a big night, and then following that up with another 73-yard touchdown run on his first carry of the year solidified who he can be for us going forward.”
Name: Willie Guyton
School: Edgewood
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded two tackles and two interceptions for Edgewood Football.
Coach’s Quote: “Willie played well the entire game on defense and collected two interceptions at critical times in the game,” said Edgewood coach Olajuwon Cooper. “Willie is a great kid and an extremely hard worker. He put future opponents on notice with his ball-hawking skills. I look forward to Willie continuing his high-level play.”
Name: Josh Sabo
School: Conneaut
Grade: 12
Stats: Recorded a school-record 23 total tackles, including seven solo tackles, nine primary tackles, and seven assists. Also forced a fumble and recovered a fumble for Conneaut Football.
Coach’s Quote: “Josh is an undersized player who showed how much heart he plays with,” said Conneaut coach Rocco Dobran. “He made tackles all over the field and brought energy to the whole defense.”
Name: Dominic Porcello
School: Wickliffe
Grade: 11
Stats: Completed 7-of-7 passes for 108 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing six times for 63 yards and another touchdown for Wickliffe Football.
Coach’s Quote: “Dominic led our team Friday night, making big plays all night,” said Wickliffe coach Marce Porcello. “He ran the ball well, had one rushing touchdown, and was perfect throwing it at 7-for-7. He threw three touchdown passes. He is a hard worker, a leader, and a playmaker.”
GIRLS GOLF
Name: Sophia Fenton
School: Edgewood
Grade: 11
Stats: Shot a personal-record 43 at Erie Shores during a CVC match against Madison for Edgewood Girls Golf.
Coach’s Quote: “Sophia has been on the verge of breaking into the 40s in a few of our rounds early in the season,” said Edgewood coach Christina Fischer. “She tightened up her short game this past week, and it resulted in a PR for her. She is a student of the game and will strive to improve her game. I’m so happy to see her golf reflected in a good score. She put in a lot of time in the offseason, and I am excited for her to see what the rest of the season brings her way.”
GIRLS SOCCER
Name: Aubree Zimmerman
School: Lutheran West
Grade: 9
Stats: Scored five goals in two games during the opening week of action, including two goals against Cuyahoga Heights and three more against Open Door, to take the early team lead in goals and points for Lutheran West Girls Soccer.
Coach’s Quote: “Aubree has made an incredible impact on our team in such a short time,” said Lutheran West coach Dana Raponi. “She brings energy, determination, and a willingness to learn every single day. She has stepped up with confidence, embraced every challenge, and already proven that she can make a difference on and off the field. We can’t wait to see everything she accomplishes this season—her future is bright.”
GIRLS TENNIS
Name: Elizabeth Grisez
School: West Geauga
Grade: 12
Stats: Won her doubles match against Mentor for West Geauga Girls Tennis.
Coach’s Quote: “Elizabeth is a dream to coach. She is resilient and kind,” said West Geauga coach Mary Kay Yuhas. “She can play doubles and singles and has incredible poise under pressure.”
Name: Ashley Herman
School: Fairview
Grade: 12
Stats: Went 3-0 overall, including a 1-0 record in CVC play, for Fairview Girls Tennis.
Coach’s Quote: “Ashley was unstoppable this week, proving her adaptability by securing key wins in both doubles and singles action,” said Fairview coach Michael Herman. “Her determination truly shone through during a grueling final match, where she fought through physical adversity to complete a thrilling comeback victory for our program.”
VOLLEYBALL
Name: Elin Hissa
School: Berkshire
Grade: 10
Stats: In her first varsity match, recorded 20 kills, nine digs, and a 1.75 serve-receive passing rating in a five-set win over Madison for Berkshire Volleyball.
Coach’s Quote: “Elin was a key to us winning the match,” said Berkshire coach Joni Prots.
