Athletes from eight different schools have been named the Chagrin Valley Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All statistics incurred from Monday, April 7, 2025, through Sunday, April 13, 2025.
BASEBALL
Name: Finn Johnson
School: Chagrin Falls
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .556 (5-for-9) with four runs scored, two RBI, and two stolen bases; struck out five and allowed just one earned run in four innings pitched
Coach’s Quote: “After a slow start at the plate, Finn got it going last week with a big week at the plate,” said Chagrin Falls coach Michael Sweeney. “He has had some arm trouble and was able to make his first start of the season and pitched extremely well. Finn has been awesome for us behind the plate this year and has thrown out six runners already. Finn provides us with great leadership and has improved each and every season since he entered the program. I can see his confidence this season is at an all-time high and last week only helped it to grow even more. I look for him to build on his success from last week and have a great season for us.”
Name: Anderson Jolliffe
School: Independence
Grade: 10
Stats: Became the eighth Independence player in school history to throw a no-hitter; struck out 11 with zero walks; batted .700 (7-for-10) with three doubles, eight runs scored, and seven RBI
Coach’s Quote: “Anderson had an impressive breakout week during the second full week of the season, with a focused and dominant effort on the mound to open conference play, while battling the weather,” said Independence coach Jim Crooks. “At the plate, Anderson is as tough as an out as any in our lineup, and he made the most of his plate appearances, hitting the ball hard every time and driving in runs.”
Name: Ethan Malek
School: Beachwood
Grade: 11
Stats: Batted .600 (3-for-5) with a double, two runs scored, two walks, and he went 4-for-4 on stolen base tries; struck out six and allowed one earned run in 2 2/3 innings on the mound
Coach’s Quote: “Ethan was a spark plug for us on offense, reaching base five times in two games,” said Beachwood coach Matt Lamovec. “He was at the center of our run production, scoring twice this week, and he knocked in an insurance run in the seventh inning of a 4-0 win against Orange. He also looked good in his season debut on the mound in Friday’s game, striking out six batters in 2 2/3 innings pitched.”
SOFTBALL
Name: Allison Hill
School: Jefferson
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .571 with one double, one home run, 11 RBI, and seven runs scored in four games
Coach’s Quote: “Hill is our leader on and off the field,” said Jefferson coach Nick Price. “(She) works extremely hard and puts team over herself.”
Name: Macey McGhee
School: Independence
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .750 with a .782 slugging percentage and .856 on-base percentage and three runs scored, four RBI, three walks, and a stolen base; posted a 1.000 fielding percentage
Coach’s Quote: “She has a sense of responsibility to be a player and comes to the ballpark and plays hard every day,” said Independence assistant coach Zoltan Zoltai. “She hits with a cool and calm demeanor every at-bat, and you know with runners on, Macey will deliver. She provided the game-winning hit against Columbia, a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh.”
Name: Luci Paolillo
School: Edgewood
Grade: 11
Stats: Recorded three hits, including two home runs and a double, and four RBI, while striking out eight in a two-hit shutout win
Coach’s Quote: “Luci has been a team leader for us since day one,” said Edgewood coach Randy Vencill. “She had a great game against Cardinal and we expect big things from her all season long.”
Name: Caidyn Siegel
School: Geneva
Grade: 10
Stats: Batted .714 (5-for-7)
Coach’s Quote: “Caidyn has become a difference maker in our lineup,” said Geneva coach Eleshia Pitcher. “We can always count on her to find her way on base and score runs either in the form of runs batted in or crossing the plate herself. She also has become a key part of our infield playing shortstop and putting in innings on the mound. I am super excited to see how far her hard work and determination take her.”
Name: Elise Strahan
School: Perry
Grade: 12
Stats: Batted .583 (7-for-12) with a .917 slugging percentage, four doubles, five RBI, four runs scored
Coach’s Quote: “Elise is a special softball player,” said Perry coach Michelle Carino. “She’s versatile and can play multiple positions at a high level. Elise is our shortstop, and she’s been a vacuum at the position. While her defensive impact doesn’t always show up in the stat sheet, she made several momentum-changing, highlight-reel-worthy plays in the field this week. Offensively, her bat has been consistent all season, and this week was no exception. She also hit her 33rd career double, setting a new school record. Her performance this week was a perfect example of why she’s such a valuable part of our team.”
TENNIS
Name: Noah Vencill
School: Edgewood
Grade: 12
Stats: Went 2-1 on the week
Coach’s Quote: “Noah is one of the best players I have ever seen,” said Edgewood coach Renee’ Mattson. “He is dedicated and fierce on and off the court. He gives his all in every match and always battles to the finish.”
TRACK & FIELD
Name: Carmi Boland
School: Geneva
Grade: 11
Stats: Won the long jump at the Perry Relays, and also competed in three relay events
Coach’s Quote: “Carmi is the backbone of our team,” said Geneva coach Annah Haeseler. “She is a leader, a hard worker, and a tremendous overall athlete. She leads our jumps and our sprinters in multiple events. She is calm and cool under pressure, and we can count on her to score for the team in whatever event we need her to compete in. I am super excited about her future and what she is going to accomplish. A great start to her senior season.”
Name: Maddie Crooks
School: Edgewood
Grade: 12
Stats: Named MVP of the Pymatuning Laker Invitational after earning first place in the 800 and 1600-meter runs, and also placed in a pair of relays
Coach’s Quote: “Maddie has come into this season on a mission to have a successful senior campaign,” said Edgewood coach Steve Hill. “She has a great attitude and has put in the time running and swimming. She has come back to running the 1600 for the first time since her freshman year.”
Name: Max Soltis
School: Cardinal
Grade: 12
Stats: Threw the shot put 53 feet and the discus 158-6
Coach’s Quote: “Max is one of the most determined and hard-working athletes I have ever seen,” said Cardinal coach Dakota Ward. “He puts in the extra time and is committed to being one of the best. This weekend, he competed at the Don Faix Invitational, where he took fourth place in shotput and first place in discus.”
