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Ohio Department of Commerce highlights tips & red flags for first
June 12, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is celebrating Homeownership Month by offering essential advice to help first-time homebuyers make confident, informed decisions. “Becoming a homeowner is an incredibly exciting time in someone’s life, but preparation […]


June 12, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce:
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is celebrating Homeownership Month by offering essential advice to help first-time homebuyers make confident, informed decisions.
“Becoming a homeowner is an incredibly exciting time in someone’s life, but preparation is key to making sure this process goes smoothly for homebuyers,” Division Superintendent Daphne Hawk said. “Because purchasing a home is likely the largest investment many individuals will ever make during their lifetimes, our goal is to make sure buyers are not only excited about owning a home but also educated as they take this important step.”
Here are the top three tips and red flags new homebuyers should keep in mind as they begin their homebuying journey:
Top Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
- Set a Realistic Budget: Before house hunting, take a close look at your finances. Consider not only your mortgage but also additional expenses like insurance, property taxes, and ongoing maintenance. Securing preapproval from a lender can help clarify your price range and strengthen your offers.
- Do Thorough Research: Look beyond aesthetics by researching neighborhoods, schools, and property values. By choosing a home that aligns with your current lifestyle and future goals, you can help ensure you make a sound long-term investment. Take advantage of tools like Ohio’s Homebuyers Guide and fair housing resources. These resources can help you understand how the real estate transaction process works and how you can properly prepare for each step.
- Don’t Skip the Home Inspection: An inspection can reveal critical issues you might otherwise miss, saving you future headaches and large repair bills. Avoid the temptation to skip this step in order to speed along the transaction since you may end up regretting that decision.
Top Three Red Flags for First-Time Homebuyers
- Unlicensed Individuals: Always verify the credentials of an agent or broker before you engage them since unlicensed individuals may lack the expertise and accountability needed to properly guide your home purchase. Working with a buyer’s agent is strongly encouraged to ensure they prioritize your best interests. For example, if attending an open house without a buyer’s agent, keep in mind that the listing agent represents the seller. By avoiding sharing sensitive details like your budget or timeline, you can protect your negotiating power. If you’re working with a buyer’s agent, discuss attending open houses with them in advance.
- Insufficient Property Disclosures: Be wary of incomplete information about a home’s condition since missing or vague disclosures could signal hidden problems. It’s important to ask the seller and their agent as many questions about the condition of the property or other facts about the property that may influence your decision to make an offer to purchase.
- Fraudulent Listings: Exercise caution if you see homes listed on social media sites or other nontraditional platforms. It is possible that the home listed on those platforms may not even be for sale. Watch out for potential scammers who refuse to meet in person or via a video call, are willing to sell fast, and have an asking price below market value.
For additional homebuying resources, visit the Division’s consumers page.
High School Sports
Meet the Cincinnati Enquirer's spring All
The 2025 spring high school sports season was successful for many Cincinnati athletes and teams.St. Xavier won its first lacrosse state title since 2018. Badin won a flag football state championship in its first year of having a team. McNicholas won a volleyball state championship for the second straight year. Now that those seasons are […]

The 2025 spring high school sports season was successful for many Cincinnati athletes and teams.St. Xavier won its first lacrosse state title since 2018. Badin won a flag football state championship in its first year of having a team. McNicholas won a volleyball state championship for the second straight year.
Now that those seasons are over, it’s time to recognize the players who made waves for their teams this year.
Here are The Enquirer’s 2025 All-Stars, the all-city teams for every spring sport besides softball and baseball, which were released Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
Bass fishing
Fishermen of the Year
Brandon Smith and Phoenix Parks, Covington Catholic: The duo finished ninth in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state tournament, catching the maximum-allowed 10 fish, totaling 21 pounds, 12 ounces. They placed in the top 10 at state for the second straight year after finishing as state runner-up in 2024. Each of them had a previous top-20 finish at state with another partner. They finished 20th in the Region 2 tournament this spring, catching the maximum five fish totaling 10 pounds, 4 ounces.
Coach of the YearDoug Lackey, Bishop Brossart: He directed the fledgling Mustangs program that sent two boats to the state tournament who finished in the top 35.First teamCarson Schultz and Carter Vogel, Bishop Brossart; John Prather and Wyatt Moore, Bishop Brossart; Eli Scroggins and Drew Berling, Covington Catholic; Brandon Smith and Phoenix Parks, Covington Catholic; Hunter Lilly and Luke Durnell, Grant County; Hunter Elmore and Mallory Huffman, Simon Kenton.Second teamAnderson Keller and Beckett Meersman, Bishop Brossart; Archer Burcham and Aidan McLindon, Covington Catholic; Kullen Fryman and Luke Herald, Grant County; Wyatt Richie and Wyatt Wehr, Grant County; Kyle Lilly and Aiden Vance, Grant County; Jacob Kunstman and Noah McMahan, Simon Kenton; Braden Parker and Jackson Setter, Simon Kenton; Samson Allan and Brody Maybury, Simon Kenton.Flag footballPlayer of the yearBella Heile, Badin: She led Badin to a state championship in its very first season fielding a flag football team. She recorded eight touchdowns and three interceptions in three state tournament games in 2025, including a huge interception in overtime of the state semifinal game against Mount Notre Dame. She led Badin in touchdowns in 2025. Coach of the yearMike Sebastian, Badin: The accomplishments of Sebastian’s team speak for themselves. In Badin’s first year of fielding a flag football team, Sebastian piloted them to a 13-3 record, a second-place finish in the city tournament and a state championship.First teamHarlowe Allen, Seton; Ta’Niyah Anderson, Aiken; Georgia Andres, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy; London Armstrong, Shroder; Aly Beckenhaupt, Mount Notre Dame; Penelope Bolinger, St. Ursula Academy; Lauren Bower, St. Ursula; Jamyala Brown, Spencer Center; Lauren Enginger, Mercy McAuley; Amiyah Foster, Hughes; Bella Heile, Badin; Charlotte Holm, Seton; Morgan Mitchell, Clark Montessori; Nilah O’Neal, Gamble Montessori; Tabriyia Richardson, Woodward; Ashyia Ross, CCPA; Evie Schoolfield, Mount Notre Dame; Brooke Sebastian, Badin; Kimorah Smith, Withrow; Breanne Tereba, Ursuline Academy; Jayda Williams, Western Hills.Second teamLeigha Acoff, Woodward; Grace Albrinck, St. Ursula; Naveah Benton, Withrow; Zoe Bowden, Clark Montessori; Jazz Casey, Clark Montessori; Nina Calloway, Shroder; Sa’Ryah Cannon, Seton; Amber’Rose Elliot, Western Hills; Hayden Elmlinger, Mount Notre Dame; Elizabeth Garay, Ursuline Academy; Cheyenne Holmes, Spencer Center; Gizelle Mallory, CCPA; Ashley Pate, Badin; Alexionna Pham, Hughes. McKenna Rischmann, Mercy McAuley; Syasai Rogers, CCPA; Heaven Shaw, Withrow; Ellie Wegman, Seton; Kennedy Woods, Aiken.Honorable mentionAiken: Destinee Kelly. Badin: Abby Matthews, Claire Ressler. CCPA: Jaisha Jackson, Sage Washington. Clark Montessori: Kendall Cole. Hughes: Princess-Walter Monroe, Monday Cooper-Wilson. Mercy McAuley: Macy Lohbeck, Lela Stevens, Aubrey Novak. Mount Notre Dame: Kaylee Watson. Seton: Leah Schoster, Sophie Myers. Shroder: Terra Hollingshed, Ra’myah Phillips, Aniyah Thomas. Spencer Center: BreZhanè Revere. St. Ursula: Caroline Ferris, Sam Stoneking, Peyton Winkler. Ursuline Academy: Reina Knight. Western Hills: Sha’Myarae Boyd-Reed. Withrow: Shaniyah Campbell, Lasandra Dews. Woodward: Donay White.Boys lacrosseDivision IPlayer of the yearKhalif Hocker, St. Xavier: The senior helped the Bombers to a 19-2 record, their second state championship and fifth regional title. USA Lacrosse named him an All-American. Hocker, a five-star recruit headed to Ohio State University, missed the last month of the season due to injury.
Coach of the yearNate Sprong, St. Xavier: He led the Bombers to a 19-2 record and the Division I state championship with a 12-6 win over St. Ignatius.
First teamClay Barkimer, Milford; Garrett Brenkert, Sycamore; Jimmy Brown, St. Xavier; Hayden Bunch, Mason; Nolan Burch, Milford; Tanner Compton, Moeller; Sean Deeley, St. Xavier; Andrew Fortener, Springboro; Johnnie Guttman, St. Xavier ; Kyle Harden, Loveland; Carter Haun, Milford; Hunter Hemphill, Moeller; Khalif Hocker, St. Xavier; Gus Kleeman, Mason; Blake Lindemann, Sycamore; Tyler Lupinski, Mason; Ryan Lynn, Sycamore; Peter Marietta, Mason; Brian O’Connor, St. Xavier; Luke Sprong, St. Xavier; Magnus Violet, St. Xavier; Henry Wood, Sycamore; Trent Yelton, St. Xavier.Second teamDylan Davidson, Lakota East; Chase Davis, Anderson; Owen Edkins, Lakota East; Hudson Fahey, Loveland; Aiden Gooch, Milford; Skyler Herald, Milford; Reid Knickle, Springboro; Matthew Koehne, Loveland; Sam Koerner, Lebanon; Jacob Lupinski, Mason; Aiden McCall, Lakota East; Eli Natorp, Mason; Hudson Newman, Lebanon; Isaac Parlett, Lebanon; Michael Samoya, Moeller; Rowdy Scheer, St. Xavier; Morgan Schepker, Lebanon; Aidan Sexton, Milford; Zach Smith, Springboro; Jackson Uhl, Lakota East; Daniel Vollmer, St. Xavier; Trey Wagner, Milford; Preston Warther, Milford; Max Wilcox, Lakota East; Kaiser Wilhelm, Mason; Maclaren Williamson, Springboro; Bryce Woehrmyer, Lebanon; D.J. Wojciechowski, St. Xavier.Honorable mentionAnderson: Braden Robertson, Tyler Rottinghaus; Fairfield: Brayden Wolfe; Kings: Zach Hoying, Caden Walker; Lakota West: Noah Dean, Tyler Hall, Brody Hermann, Luke Prohaska; Lebanon: Carson Campbell; Little Miami: Eli Feuerbach; Loveland: Lincoln Boldizsar, Adam King, Sawyer Muchmore; Mason: Quinn Riley; Milford: Tyler Allard, Keegan Oldendick; Moeller: Chase Novak, Christian Rivard, Cooper Wabrick; St. Xavier: August Betz, Ryder Munz; Springboro: Cael Slone.Division IIPlayer of the Year
Alex Gordon, Wyoming: The senior led the Cowboys to a 14-4 record. He had 57 goals and 25 assists and was the Region 8 player of the year. He has committed to play for Walsh University.Coach of the yearSteve Peterson, Mariemont: He directed the Warriors to a 15-4 record, Region 8 championship and the state semifinals.
First teamLeland Beerman, Edgewood; Parker Beuerlein, Fenwick; Joey Celesti, McNicholas; Josh Charron, McNicholas; Alan Dulin, Wyoming; Chas Evans, McNicholas; Joe Farlaino, Fenwick; Noah Fent, Wyoming; Vince Fiorina, Mariemont; Jaxon Frye, Indian Hill; Alex Gordon, Wyoming; Lincoln Griesmer, Mariemont; Will Haugh, Mariemont; Sam Koehler, Mariemont; Milo Lysaght, Mariemont; Reece Mandery, La Salle; Mason Martini, Clinton-Massie; Jackson Palermo, Wyoming; Charlie Roesel, La Salle; Adam Rucker, Fenwick; Jonathan Salazar, Indian Hill; Austin Scholten, La Salle; Gabe Scruggs, Wyoming; Talon Vianello, Mariemont; Finn Warden, Mariemont; Corben Wiggins, Edgewood.Second teamParker Ballantyne, Edgewood; Zachary Carrico, Summit Country Day; Bo Ekins, Wyoming; Seth Farrell, Mariemont; Angus Gall, Mariemont; Parker Goellner, Mariemont; Beckett Heimann, Indian Hill; Grant Huber, Fenwick; Jack Kelly, McNicholas; Wesley Limle, La Salle; Tripp Miller, Indian Hill; Hunter Monds, Clinton-Massie; Caleb Moore, McNicholas; Miles Rizor, Seven Hills; Chase Rolf, Indian Hill; Simon Smyth, Indian Hill; Nolan Stark, CHCA; Brett Throndsen, CHCA; Tristen Trampler, Clinton-Massie; Jackson Vest, CHCA; Topher Wachtel, Indian Hill; Devin Wallace, La Salle; Trey Ward, Turpin; Isaac Young, Clinton-Massie.Northern KentuckyPlayer of the year
Brayden Brzygot, Dixie Heights: The junior led the Colonels to a 13-7 record, Region 5 championship and the KHSAA state quarterfinals. He had 63 goals and 26 assists. He was named to the all-tournament team at the state tournament.Coach of the yearChris Shively, Dixie Heights: He led the Colonels to a 13-7 record, Region 5 championship and the KHSAA state quarterfinals in the first year of KHSAA-sanctioned competition in boys lacrosse.First teamBrayden Brzygot, Dixie Heights; Brady Dickman, St. Henry; Ryan Forbes, Cooper ; Keagan Gregory, Walton-Verona; Eli Lawson, Dixie Heights; Blake Leiker, Ryle; Finn Maddox, Covington Catholic; Jacob Meyers, Dixie Heights; Gideon Turner, Cooper; Bryson White, Ryle; Eric Wong, Cooper; Aiden Wood, Dixie Heights.Second teamGavin Brake, Covington Catholic; Kayden Durrett, St. Henry; Josh Ehrhardt, Cooper; Konnor Farnsworth, Ryle; Nolan Goetz, Covington Catholic; Ronin Herbert, Ryle; Caleb Ress, Covington Catholic; Lane Rickey, Ryle; Luke Wilder, Covington Catholic.Girls lacrosseOhioDivision IPlayer of the year
Faith Sellet, Seton: A senior attacker committed to continue her lacrosse career at the University of Akron, Sellet led the Girls Greater Catholic League with 109 goals and 41 assists in 2025. Over her career, she netted 332 goals, which smashed the previous Seton record of 260 and places her second on the OHSAA’s all-time list. Over her career, she added 95 assists, 152 ground balls, 398 draw controls and 72 caused turnovers. Coach of the yearKatie Brenkert, Sycamore: Under Brenkert’s tutelage, the Aviators made it through their Greater Miami Conference schedule without dropping a game on the way to the Greater Miami Conference title for the fourth straight season. Sycamore beat Loveland, Milford, Springboro and Kings, all strong opponents, in the playoffs before losing to Upper Arlington in the state semifinals.First teamMarin Bode, Kings; Reese Brenkert, Sycamore; Alexa Cool, Lebanon; Rachel Denny, Springboro; Elena Ditchen, Milford; Grace Dresher, Springboro; Kamryn Francosky, Sycamore; Sophia Flora, Lebanon; Gwen Garneret, Mount Notre Dame; Tess Geiger, Sycamore; Brooke Hermann, Lakota West; Kirsten Hurr, Mason; Marley Rohe, Springboro; Jordana Ronis-Tobin, Sycamore; Mandy Schneider, Milford; Ava Sellet, Seton; Faith Sellet, Seton; Poppy Wallbank, Lakota East; Cam Walters, Springboro; Brenna West, Lakota West.Second teamOlivia Blau, Fairfield; Emeri Boggs, Princeton; Kenna Bolt, Sycamore; Catherine Cardell, Milford; Lauren Christy, Walnut Hills; Amelia Cline, Walnut Hills; Riley Egbert, Lakota West; Marisa Finley, Loveland; Reagan Folgeson, Lakota West; Claire Fries, Seton; Maddie Rueve, St. Ursula; Sydney Goad, Kings; Brogan Miracle, Springboro; Jordan Mueller, Lebanon; Lily Nocito, Sycamore; Sadie Nugent, St. Ursula; Maura O’Donnell, Seton; Morgan Reynolds, Little Miami; Kennedy Schulte, Oak Hills; Paiten Volz, Kings.Honorable mentionsFairfield: Hosanna Henson; Kings: Reece Hancock, Lilyann Takle-Flach; Lakota East: Madelyn Still, Abigail Upton; Lebanon: Rachel Kohlhorst; Mason: Kate Ryder; Milford: Amanda Schneider; Mount Notre Dame: Rachel Benne; Princeton: Serenity Cole; Seton: Samantha Good; St. Ursula: Caroline Gehring; Springboro: Mady Burns; Lauren Kolb.Division IIPlayer of the Year
Macy Lashells, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Lashells was the main driver for the Eagles’ offense in 2025, scoring a Cincinnati Hills League-leading 66 goals and adding 25 assists, good for second in the league. The senior helped lead the Eagles to their first-ever regional title and state tournament appearance.Coach of the YearSam Mlkvy, CHCA: In her third year at the helm of the Eagles, Mlkvy led the team to its first-ever regional title in 2025, beating Indian Hill to avenge a regional final loss to the Braves in 2024. CHCA played in its first-ever OHSAA lacrosse state tournament game, where it lost to Columbus DeSales.First teamAvery Ackel, Turpin; Stella Armstrong, Anderson; Carson Bahl, Indian Hill; Grace Bevington, Ursuline; Kamyden Buck, Edgewood; Taylor Denning, Turpin; Francie DiMauro, Madeira; Maddie Forse, Fenwick; Ryley Heilmann, Ursuline; Emma Lafkas, CHCA; Cassie Larsen, Indian Hill; Macy Lashells, CHCA; Siena Motch, Seven Hills; Jane Muller, Mariemont; Lizzy Mumper, Roger Bacon; Katherine Rutherford, Wyoming; Mia Selzer, McNicholas; Charlotte Soller, Mariemont; Lucy Snyder, CHCA; Kennedy Steuer, McNicholas.Second teamKallie Adams, Indian Hill; Katherine Baillie, McNicholas; Cara Bush, Fenwick; Olivia Davenport, Madeira; Piper Farrell, Mariemont; Kincaid Givens, Indian Hill; Harper Hodgett, Ursuline; Ella Hummel, Wyoming; Molly Locaputo, Ursuline; Halle Kinross, Summit Country Day; Ryan Knepp, Wyoming; Elanor Kohnen, Seven Hills; Reagan Licata, Seven Hills; Jenna Mallaley, CHCA; Abby Ranz, Wyoming; Jessi Robinson, Indian Hill; Emery Snyder, CHCA; Josie Suttles, McNicholas; Roxy Vollmer, Cincinnati Country Day; Carly West, Mercy McAuley.Honorable mentionsAnderson: Sarah Chapman; Cincinnati Country Day: Marin Lange; Edgewood: LuAnne West; Fenwick: Ava Armstrong, Lucy Osborn, Vera Plunkett; Indian Hill: Samantha Kayne, Caroline Langworthy; McNicholas: Julia Bayer, Megan Longmore; Kate Moran; Lily Von Holle; Madeira: Grace Kellet, Caroline Kusak, Lucy Radu. Mariemont: Lily Kaplan; Mercy McAuley: Kenzie Ranz; Seven Hills: Quincy Morris; Summit Country Day: Sydney Brinkman; Turpin: Belle Cogan, Katherine Wasco; Ursuline: Jacie Horn, Kenli Lindloff, Grace Roberts, Paige Skufca; Wyoming: Piper Little.Northern KentuckyPlayer of the Year
Hannah Powers, Notre Dame Academy: Powers scored at the highest rate in Kentucky in 2025 with 5.0 goals per game. She finished tied for second in the state with 95 goals (just one off the state leader who had 96 in two more games) and led Notre Dame to a dominant 17-2 season and the state semifinals.Coach of the YearJimmy Marshall, Notre Dame Academy: In the first year of the Kentucky High School Sports Association sponsoring lacrosse, Marshall’s Pandas dominated Northern Kentucky, outscoring opponents 272-123 on the way to a 17-2 record and a spot in the state semifinals.First teamMeaghan Bailey, Ryle; Andrea Carothers, Notre Dame; Hannah Dusing, Notre Dame; Georgi Kirtley, Notre Dame; Jessica Matusik, Cooper; Grace Panko, Notre Dame; Hannah Powers, Notre Dame; Madison Reinert, Cooper; Samantha Sandefur, Cooper; Sarah-Kate Siroky, Dixie HeightsHonorable mentionsCooper: Emily Forbes, Lucy Hermann, Jessica Matusik; Talia Yurjevich. Dixie Heights: Annabelle Guffey; Notre Dame: Blair Kahlig, Ashley Neltner Caitlin Ross, Karly Smith.Boys tennisOhioDivision ISingles player of the year
Greg Bernadsky, Mason: Bernadsky won both individual and team state titles in 2025. As an individual, he made it through the sectional, district and state tournaments without dropping a single set on the way to a state title. He also helped Mason to an Ohio Tennis Coaches Association team title. The Cornell committed junior accomplished all of that after missing the entirety of his sophomore season with a wrist injury.Doubles team of the year
Peyton Nelson-Drew Baumgartner, Springboro: The Panther duo ran through the district tournament, winning a district title without losing a single set, and then did the same at districts. They made it to the state semifinals before their season came to an end.Coach of the year
Mike Reid, Mason: Bernadsky and Mason’s doubles team of Daniel Tonkal and Janek Teply both qualified for state under Reid’s tutelage, with Bernadsky dominating on his way through the singles tournament and Tonkal and Teply winning one match before falling to the eventual state champions. Mason also won the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association team state title, defeating New Albany 3-2 in the semifinals and University School 3-0 in the finals. First-team singlesAdam Anistasia, Moeller; Greg Bernadsky, Mason; Abi Dinesh, Sycamore; Nihal Narisetty, St. Xavier; Jaden Worden, Lakota West.Second-team singlesJosef Alkuino, Fairfield; Sean Fu, Mason; David Ivanov, St. Xavier; Thomas Kennedy, Milford; Leo Qin, Mason.Honorable mention singlesLittle Miami: Colt Anders; Loveland: Ethan Deck, Beckett Zappin; Milford: Koen Dominguez; Oak Hills: Jacob Wilson, Davide Zinoli; Ross: Jack Johnson; Springboro: Luke Fisher, Caden Lipski.First-team doublesConor Lynch-Jonah Johnson, St. Xavier; Andrew Mao-Jake Farquhar, Sycamore; Peyton Nelson-Drew Baumgartner, Springboro; Rapeegon Tangsantikul-Girish Murali, Walnut Hills; Daniel Tonkal-Janek Teply, Mason. Second-team doublesHenry Brandy-Gus Demis, St. Xavier; Aron Dornhecker-Shreyas Mantha, Mason; Brady Mullins-Amir Nazarov, Springboro; Cooper Parzynski-David Zhang, Sycamore; Ethan Vass-Ryan Everding, Lakota East.Honorable mention doublesAnderson: Scott Coopman-Calvin Bruckner, Shiv Patel-Eli Stelter; Elder: Sam Meade-Austin Godfrey; Lakota West: Zachary Nguyen-Brendan Zehring; Lebanon: Carson Hauser-Ethan Nelson; Loveland: Liam Amy-Alex Hill, Luke Slater-Max Hollander; Moeller: Henry Brown-William Jordan; Monroe: Evan Hale-Gavin Volk; Turpin: Blake Shaffer-Luca Simonetti.Division IISingles player of the year
Adi Nayak, Seven Hills: Nayak won a sectional title and finished as district runner-up for Division II singles in 2025 and thus made the state tournament, one of only two Cincinnatians in Division II to accomplish that feat this season. He won his first match before falling out of the tournament.Doubles team of the year
Michael Ryu-Neelan Gandhi, Indian Hill: This duo cruised through the sectional and district tournaments, taking home championships from both, and then made it to the state championship match, where they lost in straight sets. They also helped the Braves to the OTCA state final where they lost.Coach of the yearMichael Piergalski, Indian Hill: In his first year at the helm of Indian Hill tennis, Piergalski’s Braves qualified two doubles teams for the state tournament, and those teams also played each other for the sectional and district championships. Both pairings made the state Final Four. Piergalski also led Indian Hill to the OTCA state final, where the Braves lost.First-team singlesEli Camp, Indian Hill; Tyler Lammers, Summit Country Day; Chinmay Machavaran, Seven Hills; Adi Nayak, Seven Hills; Nikhil Shah, Cincinnati Country Day; Second-team singlesJason Chen, Badin; Dylan Frazier, Waynesville; Yousef Moussa, Indian Hill; Ryan Schnizer, McNicholas; Ethan Thomas, Taylor;Honorable mention singlesCHCA: Daniel Espinosa, George Georgostathis; MVCA: Hans Erickson; New Richmond: Jackson Mosbaugh; Taylor: Jack Eiding; Wyoming: Benjamin Xu.First-team doublesAdam Arebi-Trevor Gregorsok, Cincinnati County Day; Zander Chan-Julian Guitron, CHCA; Bennett Harris-Paxton Lesseuer, Mariemont; Michael Ryu-Neelan Gandhi, Indian Hill; Jeremy Starczynowski-Gareth Kurowski, Indian Hill;Second-team doublesTomasso Caggioni-Matteo Caggioni, Madeira; Hartford-Stag, Badin; Will Hugenin-Brett Woffington, Seven Hills; Myles Lynch-Hugo Ellis, Mariemont; Noah Whalen-Jack O’Neil, Wyoming; Honorable mention doublesBatavia: Carson Combs-Logan Slaughter, Enzo Santoro-Colten Roberts; Blanchester: Randy Eckman-Hayden Phillips; CHCA: Nate Gockerman-Wyatt Gockerman; Cincinnati Country Day: Sanjay Cherukuri-Shayon Choudhury; McNicholas: Tate DeCurtins-Carter Gabriel; Waynesville: Ben Federle-Owen Glaser; Wyoming: David Azar-Jack Webb.Northern KentuckySingles player of the yearAlex Yeager, Covington Catholic: A year after winning his second-straight doubles championship with Kalei Christensen, Yeager took home state singles hardware in 2025, surviving third-set tiebreakers in each of his final three matches to grab the win.Doubles team of the yearKalei Christensen-Blake Hussey, Covington Catholic: Christensen won his third-straight state doubles title. The first two were with Yeager, but in 2025 he took on a new partner in sophomore Blake Hussey and won it all once again. The Covington Catholic duo ended the final match without needing a third set. Coach of the yearAl Hertensberg, Covington Catholic: Hertensberg’s Colonels couldn’t have been much more successful in 2025, with Yeager winning the singles state championship, Christensen and Hussey winning the doubles state championship and the Colonels winning the overall team state title.First-team singlesShayaan Ahmad, Villa Madonna; Finley Mackay, Walton-Verona; Neel Reddy, Beechwood; Navneeth Selvaraju, Ryle; Alex Yeager, Covington Catholic.Second-team singlesBraydon Askren, Pendleton County; Chase Fields, Newport Central Catholic; Lukesh Muzumdar, Highlands; Alex Saler, Villa Madonna; Ben Unkraut, Covington Catholic; First-team doublesKalei Christensen-Blake Hussey, Covington Catholic; Griffen Derry-Colin McClure, Dixie Heights; Louis Schlosser-Isaac Macke, Beechwood; Will Tribble-Jacob Kramer, Covington Catholic; Cameron Wells-Christopher Wells, Campbell County.Second-team doublesBennett Ahlers-Owen House, Beechwood; Joshua Desylva-Joe Subach, Highlands; Andrew Kramer-Drew Gray, Villa Madonna; Will Martis-Brayden Jacobs, Simon Kenton; Simon Wells-Cameron Verst, Campbell County.Girls tennisNorthern Kentucky/IndianaSingles player of the yearKayla Johnson, Cooper: A junior, Johnson won the Ninth Region championship for the second straight season in 2025, making her way through the regional tournament without dropping a single set. She was the only Northern Kentucky athlete to make the Round of 16 at the KHSAA girls singles state tournament, where she lost to the eventual state champion.Doubles team of the yearAvery Love-Niveditha Selvaraju, Ryle: Love, a junior, and Selvaraju, an eighth-grader, won the Ninth Region doubles championship, dropping just three games throughout the match. At the state tournament, they advanced to the round of 16 and put up a tough fight in a close loss. Coach of the yearLyndsey Maynard, Notre Dame: Maynard led the Pandas to be the only Northern Kentucky girls team to qualify for the KHSAA team tournament. There, Notre Dame swept one match before being dispatched in the state quarterfinals. Notre Dame also had a doubles team, consisting of Isabella McElwee and Malia Christensen, which made it to the state round of 16.First-team singlesEva Greene, Newport Central Catholic; Kayla Johnson, Cooper; Sadie Jones, Beechwood; Julia Lyons, Villa Madonna; Kaitlyn Lovell, Scott.Second-team singlesMallie Bates, Grant County; Natalie Elleman, Conner; Isabella Jayasuriya, Campbell County; Rylee Ritter, Campbell County. Jillian Skidmore, Cooper.First-team doublesGabrielle Browning-Hope Dupin, Simon Kenton; Annika Derks-Natalie Lukey, Simon Kenton; Cassidy Derry-Isabella Norvell, Dixie Heights; Avery Love-Niveditha Selvaraju, Ryle; Isabella McElwee-Malia Christensen, Notre Dame; Molly Meer-Annie Negovetich, Batesville.Second-team doublesBethany Arnett-Aurora Sandfoss, Conner; Kate Harris-Lila Harris, Notre Dame; Taylor Justice-Morgan Justice, Scott; Maggie Kute-Lyndsey Payne, St. Henry; Cate Maren-Caroline Wells, Campbell County; Ava Muzumdar-Hailey Ryan, Highlands.Boys track and fieldOhioDivision IRunner of the year
Gavin Barry, Moeller: In the 110-meter hurdles, he won a district title, took third place at regionals, then ran a personal best of 14.15 seconds on his way to a seventh-place finish at state. In the 300-meter hurdles, he won Greater Catholic League-South and district titles before taking third at regionals in a new personal best of 37.71 seconds, and fifth at state.Field athlete of the yearDavid Lorek, Loveland: He threw a shot put personal best of 59 feet, 9 inches to win a district title, then won a regional title and took fourth place at state. He also took 10th place at state in the discus, where he owns a personal best of 170 feet, 3 inches.Coach of the yearFrank Russo, Moeller: Under his guidance, the Crusaders won the GCL-South and district titles, and took third place at the regional meet.First team4x800 meter relay: St. Xavier (Dom Ellis, Landen Fernandez, Owen Paul, Jack Nesbit); 110-meter hurdles: Gavin Barry, Moeller; 100-meter dash: Joel Nimoh, Lakota West; 4×200-meter relay: La Salle (Sam Afari, Finn Mason, Joel Nimoh, Kolyn Ogletree); 1,600-meter run: Sam Darmanie, Springboro; 4×100-meter relay: Lakota West (Kolyn Ogletree, Finn Mason, Rece Mason, Joel Nimoh); 400-meter dash: Sam Afari, Lakota West; 300-meter hurdles: Gavin Barry, Moeller; 800-meter run: Jack Nesbit, St. Xavier; 200-meter dash: Joel Nimoh, Lakota West; 3,200-meter run: Dom Ellis, St. Xavier; 4×400-meter relay: Moeller (Jackson Butler, Dominic Marmora, Dana Walker, Gavin West); Long jump: Landen Adams, Moeller; High jump: D.J. Lack, West Clermont; Shot put: David Lorek, Loveland; Discus: Rez Rokicki, Loveland; Pole vault: James Theobald, St. XavierSecond team4x800 meter relay: Little Miami (Derek Gomez, Mitchell Reynolds, Justin Evans, Ryne Reynolds); 110-meter hurdles: Mo Gueye, Lakota East; 100-meter dash: R.J. Shepherd-Ruffin, Hamilton; 4×200-meter relay: Mason (Destry Austin, Hyksus Liu, Brandon Birdsong, Jamien Martin); 1,600-meter run: Max Bixler, Talawanda; 4×100-meter relay: La Salle (Conner Sherman, Tyrone Brown, Walter Berry Jr., Donivan Stinson); 400-meter dash: Jamien Martin, Mason; 300-meter hurdles: Mo Gueye, Lakota East; 800-meter run: Bryson Fears, Talawanda; 200-meter dash: Matthew Fogler, Moeller; 3,200-meter run: Sam Darmanie, Springboro; 4×400-meter relay: Mason (Destry Austin, Paras Yadav, Ethan Jordan, Jamien Martin); Long jump: Braxton Moore, Mason; High jump: Braxton Moore, Mason; Shot put: Charbel Raffoul, Springboro; Discus: David Lorek, Loveland; Pole vault: Matthew Bertram, Oak HillsHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: Lebanon (Nathan Cochran, Landon Tully, Caleb Nolasco, Michael Strawser); 110-meter hurdles: Brenden Athan, West Clermont; 100-meter dash: Landyn Pope, Hamilton; 4×200-meter relay: Moeller (Landen Adams, Matthew Fogler, Jackson Butler, Gavin Barry); 1,600-meter run: Dennis Devine, Walnut Hills; 4×100-meter relay: Kings (Vincent Santiago, Toriano Johnson, Jaxon Frisk, Brennan Johnson); 400-meter dash: Tyler Schwinn, Loveland; 300-meter hurdles: Ryan Linenkugel, Oak Hills; 800-meter run: David Flandermeyer, Batavia; 200-meter dash: Brennan Johnson, Kings; 3,200-meter run: Alex Bruns, St. Xavier; 4×400-meter relay: Lakota West (Emilio Negroe, Andrew Zehring, Sam Afari, Michael Szczepaniak); Long jump: Julius Jones, Oak Hills; High jump: Teague Boland, Moeller; Shot put: Joey Corcoran, Mason; Discus: Camden Pawlick, Moeller; Pole vault: Elijah Lay, HamiltonDivision IIRunner of the year
Nate Gockerman, CHCA: In the 3,200-meter run, he broke a 40-year-old district record, broke the DII regional record, and won the state championship in a new personal best of 9:15.04. He also ran a 1,600-meter personal best of 4:22.37 to take third at the district meet.Field athlete of the year
Grant Harrison, New Richmond: The senior won back-to-back pole vault state championships. He also set the DII state meet record of 16 feet, 7 inches. During the season, he won all but two of his competitions.Coach of the year
Matt Esche, CHCA: He led the Eagles to a district championship, a fourth-place finish at regionals and a 12th place finish at state.First team4x800 meter relay: Indian Hill (James McGrath, Pratt Gibson, James O’Driscoll, Harry Hong); 110-meter hurdles: Ian Kincaide, Indian Hill; 100-meter dash: Jah’vion Jarmon, Taft; 4×200-meter relay: Indian Hill (Aiden Faber, Ethan Sargeant, Ian Kincaide, Jack Gerber); 1,600-meter run: Ben Wetzel, Madeira; 4×100-meter relay: Taft (Marcus Hawkins, Jah’vion Jarmon, Eddie Holloway, Monsana Torbert); 400-meter dash: Jack Gerber, Indian Hill; 300-meter hurdles: Ian Kincaide, Indian Hill; 800-meter run: Harry Hong, Indian Hill; 200-meter dash: Jah’vion Jarmon, Taft; 3,200-meter run: Nate Gockerman, CHCA; 4×400-meter relay: Indian Hill (Aiden Faber, Harry Hong, Isaiah Sargeant, James McGrath); Long jump: Garrett Lundy, Waynesville; High jump: Lorenzo McMullen, Taft; Shot put: Evan Steimle, Finneytown; Discus: Evan Steimle, Finneytown; Pole vault: Grant Harrison, New RichmondSecond team4x800 meter relay: CHCA (Wyatt Gockerman, Trevor Kuhlman, Aidan Murphy, Nate Gockerman); 110-meter hurdles: Tion Byrd, Taft; 100-meter dash: Cooper Jepson, CHCA; 4×200-meter relay: CHCA (John Irwin, Alex Wells, Dylan Sougstad, Cooper Jepson); 1,600-meter run: James McGrath, Indian Hill; 4×100-meter relay: CHCA (Alex Wells, John Irwin, Brayden Mitchum, Cooper Jepson); 400-meter dash: Malik Hicks, North College Hill; 300-meter hurdles: Rhys Jacobs, Roger Bacon; 800-meter run: Trevor Kuhlman, CHCA; 200-meter dash: Jayden Murray, Clark Montessori; 3,200-meter run: Jagger Dollenmeyer, CHCA; 4×400-meter relay: CHCA (Andrew Sandefur, Aidan Murphy, Dylan Sougstad, Trevor Kuhlman); Long jump: John Irwin, CHCA; High jump: Ojas Chadwell, Indian Hill; Shot put: Grant Supinski, Indian Hill; Discus: wen Clary, CHCA; Pole vault: Curtis Rempe, CHCAHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: Madeira (Ben Wetzel, Silas Baird, Matt Wetzel, Will Unger); 110-meter hurdles: Darrius Newman, North College Hill; 100-meter dash: Malik Hicks, North College Hill; 4×200-meter relay: Clark Montessori (Jayden Murray, Braylen McFadgen, Semaj Hughes, Mikel Larkin); 1,600-meter run: Wyatt Gockerman, CHCA; 4×100-meter relay: North College Hill (Raheem Griffin, Darrius Newman, Romel Davis, Malik Hicks); 400-meter dash: Andrew Sandefur, CHCA; 300-meter hurdles: Joseph Elsen, Taylor; 800-meter run: Ben Nicoloff, New Richmond; 200-meter dash: Alex Wells, CHCA; 3,200-meter run: Silas Baird, Madeira; 4×400-meter relay: Clark Montessori (Jayden Murray, Braylen McFadgen, Semaj Hughes, Mikel Larkin); Long jump: Malik Hicks, North College Hill; High jump: Koltyn Bowen, Clermont Northeastern; Shot put: Owen Draughn, Taylor; Discus: Logan Bass, Indian Hill; Pole vault: Luciana Cillario, Indian HillDivision IIIRunner of the year
Matthew Wright, Purcell Marian: In the 200-meter dash, he won a district title, then took second place at regionals and seventh place at state. In the 400-meter dash, he won the district and regional championships before taking second place at state.Field athlete of the yearLuke Schnieber, Cincinnati Country Day: All but one of his vaults this season cleared 14 feet or higher. He had no problem winning the district and regional titles before taking third place at state. He also recorded a personal best of 16 feet, 7 inches.Coach of the year
Kim Horning, Summit Country Day: Under Horning’s guidance, the Silver Knights were the DIII district champions. They also took 13th place at the regional meet.First team4x800 meter relay: MVCA (Jaxon League, Will Sten, Luke Stephenson, Sam Parker); 110-meter hurdles: Chike Anusionwu, Summit Country Day); 100-meter dash: Jaelin Griffin, CCPA; 4×200-meter relay: CCPA (Chad Meatchem, Jermaine Ramsey, Jimere Furr, Jaelin Griffin); 1,600-meter run: Liam Woodward, Summit Country Day; 4×100-meter relay: Blanchester (Zachary Musselman, Casey Gilbert, Isaiah Abbott, Samuel McEntire); 400-meter dash: Matthew Wright, Purcell Marian; 300-meter hurdles: Joseph Williams, Spencer; 800-meter run: Liam Woodward, Summit Country Day; 200-meter dash: Matthew Wright, Purcell Marian; 3,200-meter run: Will Sten, MVCA; 4×400-meter relay: Seven Hills (Malcolm Faison, Vaughn Iyoha, Ryan Brackett, Brady O’Connor); Long jump: Chike Anusionwu, Summit Country Day; High jump: Jesse Brown, Purcell Marian; Shot put: Trey Holden, Williamsburg; Discus: Collin Bertram, Georgetown; Pole vault: Luke Schnieber, Cincinnati Country DaySecond team4x800 meter relay: Summit Country Day (Liam Woodward, Will Fox, Zachary West, Blake Hollenbeck); 110-meter hurdles: Joseph Williams, Spencer; 100-meter dash: Casey Gilbert, Blanchester; 4×200-meter relay: Seven Hills (Ryan Brackett, Brady O’Connor, Malcolm Faison, Vaughn Iyoha); 1,600-meter run: Jaxon League, MVCA; 4×100-meter relay: Summit Country Day (Avery Jordan, Braxton Austin, John Bacca, Chike Anusionwu); 400-meter dash: William Lothmann, Cincinnati Country Day; 300-meter hurdles: Malcolm Faison, Seven Hills; 800-meter run: Landen Kaun, East Clinton; 200-meter dash: Jaelen Griffin, CCPA; 3,200-meter run: Jaxon League, MVCA; 4×400-meter relay: Summit Country Day (Braxton Austin, John Bacca, Zachary West, Liam Woodward); Long jump: Dion Drey Roland, Williamsburg; High jump: Zaner Fishback, Williamsburg; Shot put: Max Gulley, East Clinton; Discus: Max Gulley, East Clinton; Pole vault: Isaiah Abbott, BlanchesterHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: East Clinton (Jacob George, Jackson Seabaugh, Kaiden Roth, Landen Kaun); 110-meter hurdles: Will Oetzel, Williamsburg; 100-meter dash: Jimere Furr, CCPA; 4×200-meter relay: Blanchester (Zachary Musselman, Alexander Johnson, Samuel McEntire, Casey Gilbert); 1,600-meter run: Max Sun, Cincinnati Country Day; 4×100-meter relay: Lockland (Cayleb Cheek, Dante Farley, Mouhamed Tall, Billy Parrott IV); 400-meter dash: Kaiden Roth, East Clinton; 300-meter hurdles: Luke Schnieber, Cincinnati Country Day; 800-meter run: Jack Monroe, Cincinnati Country Day; 200-meter dash: Jermaine Ramsey, CCPA; 3,200-meter run: Will Fox, Summit Country Day; 4×400-meter relay: CCPA (Chad Meatchem, Jimere Furr, Mario Meatchem, Omar White); Long jump: Samuel McEntire, Blanchester; High jump: Lemuel Zyyon, Seven Hills; Shot put: Caleb Neth, Williamsburg; Discus: Tristen Malone, Blanchester; Pole vault: Noah Gilbert, WilliamsburgNorthern Kentucky/ IndianaRunner of the year
Charlie Ford, Newport Central Catholic: He won regional and state championships in the 100- and 200-meter dash. He set a Class 1A state meet record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.62 seconds.Field athlete of the yearBrayden Polly, Simon Kenton: He won Class 3A, Region 5 titles in the long jump, triple jump and high jump, then took third place at the Class 3A state meet in the high jump and seventh place in the long jump.Coach of the year
Jeremy Mosher, Covington Catholic: He coached the Colonels to a dominant 64-point win over Bourbon County at the Class 2A, Region 4 meet. CovCath then scored 85 points to comfortably win a second straight Class 2A state team title.First team4x800 meter relay: Bishop Brossart (Max Leuderalbert, Adam Tarvin, Jaiden Wittrock, Alex Grosser); 110-meter hurdles: Trevor Perkins, East Central; 100-meter dash: Charlie Ford, Newport Central Catholic; 4×200-meter relay: Covington Catholic (Garrett Gallagher, Rhett Blettner, Charlie Ink, Jack Fleck); 1,600-meter run: Paul Van Laningham, Cooper; 4×100-meter relay: Beechwood (Nathan Pabst, Brody Aylor, James Cusick, Luke Erdman); 400-meter dash: Brennan Simpson, Dixie Heights; 300-meter hurdles: Jackson Miller, Simon Kenton; 800-meter run: Will Sheets, Covington Catholic; 200-meter dash: Charlie Ford, Newport Central Catholic; 3,200-meter run: Will Sheets, Covington Catholic; 4×400-meter relay: Covington Catholic (Garrett Gallagher, Rhett Blettner, Jackson Schmid, Jack Fleck); Long jump: Brayden Polly, Simon Kenton; High jump: Brayden Polly, Simon Kenton; Triple jump: Brayden Polly, Simon Kenton; Shot put: Will Kemper, East Central; Discus: Will Kemper, East Central; Pole vault: Paul Klosinski, Covington CatholicSecond team4x800 meter relay: Covington Catholic (Joel Barczak, Jack Salyers, Kacjson Germann, Jack Dwyer); 110-meter hurdles: Jackson Miller, Simon Kenton; 100-meter dash: Josiah Lockridge, Lloyd Memorial; 4×200-meter relay: Beechwood (Nathan Pabst, Brody Aylor, James Cusick, Luke Erdman); 1,600-meter run: Will Sheets, Covington Catholic; 4×100-meter relay: Covington Catholic (Garrett Gallagher, Luke Lampe, Jace Thornton, Jackson Schmid); 400-meter dash: Rhett Blettner, Covington Catholic; 300-meter hurdles: Camrin O’Donnell, Dixie Heights; 800-meter run: Nicholas Kopp, Dixie Heights; 200-meter dash: Josiah Lockridge, Lloyd Memorial; 3,200-meter run: Paul Van Laningham, Cooper; 4×400-meter relay: Walton-Verona (Wyatt Shearer, Tyson Smith, Andrew Kowcheck, Tristan Wills); Long jump: Charlie Ford, Newport Central Catholic; High jump: Alex Combs, Bishop Brossart; Triple jump: Colin Utz, Highlands; Shot put: Carson Hehman, Dixie Heights; Discus: Quentin Jones, Covington Catholic; Pole vault: Tyler Stenger, East CentralHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: Villa Madonna (Mark Antrobus, Ethan Barker, Brendan Ramdass, Ethan Martin); 110-meter hurdles: Marcelo Herald, Bellevue; 100-meter dash: Luke Erdman, Beechwood; 4×200-meter relay: Ryle (Reagan Nichols, Cruze Sauley, Kason Thomas, Nathan Verax); 1,600-meter run: Ethan Mann, Conner; 4×100-meter relay: Ryle (Bredyn Elder, Cruze Sauley, Sawyer Haley, Nathan Verax); 400-meter dash: A.J. Curry, Lloyd Memorial; 300-meter hurdles: Trevor Perkins, East Central; 800-meter run: Nathan Hopper, Conner; 200-meter dash: Luke Erdman, Beechwood; 3,200-meter run: Joe Mayer, Covington Catholic; 4×400-meter relay: Lloyd Memorial (Cameron Towbridge, Aden Miller, L.J. Herron, A.J. Curry); Long jump: Demontae Knox, Cooper; High jump: Gavin Price, Conner; Triple jump: Jean Wilondja, Dixie Heights; Shot put: Joe Schroeder, Bishop Brossart; Discus: Aven Bohms, Simon Kenton; Pole vault: Corey Freihofer, CooperGirls track and fieldOhioDivision IRunner of the year
Azarae Hawkins, Mason: In the 100-meter dash, she won GMC and district titles before taking third place at both the regional and state meets. Her personal best on the straightaway is 11.75 seconds. In the 200-meter dash, she won a GMC title, took second place at the district and regional meet, and came in third place at the state meet with the help of a new personal best of 24.19 seconds. She also helped the Comets’ 4×100 meter relay take second place at the district meet.Field athlete of the year
Claire Iaciofano, Turpin: She went undefeated in the pole vault this season to win her second state championship. She achieved a new personal best of 13 feet, 4 inches at the regional meet; that mark is also the best height in city history.Coach of the yearTony Affatato, Mason: He led the Comets to yet another GMC, district and regional title before they took third place at the state meet.First team4x800 meter relay: Lakota West (Kaitlin Kaszubski, Evelyn Prodoehl, Prashi Vatsal, Alyese Caldwell Downing); 100-meter hurdles: Lily Eagleston, Mason; 100-meter dash: Azarae Hakwins, Mason; 4×200-meter relay: Mason (Nora Moore, Eden Orr, Ella Stone, Taylor Birdsong); 1,600-meter run: Heidi Harmeyer, Seton; 4×100-meter relay: Lakota East (Mikaylah Chandler, Ivy Smith, Heaven Wills, Gianna Perry); 400-meter dash: Tori Killens, Mason; 300-meter hurdles: Lily Eagleston, Mason; 800-meter run: Caroline Murnan, Loveland; 200-meter dash: Azarae Hakwins, Mason; 3,200-meter run: Evelyn Prodoehl, Lakota West; 4×400-meter relay: Mason (Lily Eagleston, Tori Killens, Taylor Birdsong, Elizabeth Resig); Long jump: Tazara Prophett, Walnut Hills; High jump: DaShayla Wordlaw, Mt. Healthy; Shot put: Austin White, Mason; Discus: Aleeyah Betts, Princeton; Pole vault: Claire Iaciofano, TurpinSecond team4x800 meter relay: Milford (Maren Barnett, Mahima Vasa, Schylar Sperl, Elle Campbell); 100-meter hurdles: Mikaylah Chandler, Lakota East; 100-meter dash: Heaven Wills, Lakota East; 4×200-meter relay: Lakota East (Katlyn Pham, Qiersten McClain, Lauren Dodd, Heaven Wills); 1,600-meter run: Molly Deardorff, Lakota East; 4×100-meter relay: Mason (Nora Moore, Taylor Birdsong, Eden Orr, Azarae Hawkins); 400-meter dash: Haylie Yeazell, Lakota East; 300-meter hurdles: Katlyn Pham, Lakota East; 800-meter run: Amaryaja Trotter, Mason; 200-meter dash: Emma Goins, Little Miami; 3,200-meter run: Heidi Harmeyer, Seton; 4×400-meter relay: Lakota East (Qiersten McClain, Lauren Dodd, Lauren Matlack, Haylie Yeazell); Long jump: Abrianna Bouldin, Colerain; High jump: D’Asyia Cotton, Northwest; Shot put: Bailey Bacher, Lakota East; Discus: Haviland Fairman, Walnut Hills; Pole vault: Rachel Johannsemeyer, St. UrsulaHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: Loveland (Daleney Cilley, Kali Rodriguez, Parker Mentzer, Caroline Murnan); 100-meter hurdles: Jada Wallace, Middletown; 100-meter dash: Emma Goins, Little Miami; 4×200-meter relay: Oak Hills (Mady Linenkugel, Sydney Lehman, Maya Hill, Presley Pennekamp); 1,600-meter run: Delaney Cilley, Loveland; 4×100-meter relay: Princeton (Aubrie Todd, Ziyah Walton, Bre’iel Smiley, Ryann Harris); 400-meter dash: Elizabeth Resig, Mason; 300-meter hurdles: Mikaylah Chandler, Lakota East; 800-meter run: Kaitlin Kaszubski, Lakota West; 200-meter dash: Ivy Smith, Lakota East; 3,200-meter run: Adriana Luking, Talawanda; 4×400-meter relay: Lakota West (Saniya Taylor, Alyese Caldwell Downing, Haley Rose, Kaitlin Kaszubski); Long jump: Estelle Murphy, Sycamore; High jump: Anna Jorden, Milford; Shot put: Natalie Niese, Loveland; Discus: Eshaal Pasha, Sycamore; Pole vault: Samantha Clyde, SycamoreDivision IIRunner of the year
Abby Sewell, Mercy McAuley: The senior won district and regional titles at 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters before taking second place in both events at the state meet. Her respective personal bests are 4:53.05 and 10:37.37.Field athlete of the year
Penelope Webb, Wyoming: The senior swept the district and regional high jump competition for the fourth time in her high school career before taking third place at the state meet.Coach of the year
Gordon Benning, Mercy McAuley: He led the Wolves to a second-place finish at the district meet and third place at regionals and state. Every Mercy McAuley athlete who qualified for state ended up on the podium.First team4x800 meter relay: Madeira (Hannah Gammell, Olivia Naegeli, Norah Kellett, Cate LeRoy); 100-meter hurdles: Morgan Mitchell, Clark Montessori; 100-meter dash: Chloe Hamilton, Mercy McAuley; 4×200-meter relay: Mercy McAuley (Kenya Howard, Lailah Shepard, Haley Murphy, Chloe Hamilton); 1,600-meter run: Abby Sewell, Mercy McAuley; 4×100-meter relay: Finneytown (Sophia Roque, Jayla Kittles, Macee Moore, Tiniya Chess); 400-meter dash: Vivian Momper, Madeira; 300-meter hurdles: Riley Van Frank, Batavia; 800-meter run: Cate LeRoy, Madeira; 200-meter dash: Vivian Momper, Madeira; 3,200-meter run: Abby Sewell, Mercy McAuley; 4×400-meter relay: Mercy McAuley (Kenya Howard, Alaynah Milano, Lailah Shepard, Lily Davis); Long jump: Olivia Hill, Wyoming; High jump: Penelope Webb, Wyoming; Shot put: Camille Lewis, Deer Park; Discus: Kristen Berwanger, Mercy McAuley; Pole vault: Abigail Hunt, TaylorSecond team4x800 meter relay: Summit Country Day (Allie Reuter, Shilo Captain, Callie Fox, Reddyn Cleaver); 100-meter hurdles: Bella Pastura, Batavia; 100-meter dash: Olivia Hill, Wyoming; 4×200-meter relay: Summit Country Day (Emy Schurmann, Bree Reder, Brielle Bryant, Ama Karikari); 1,600-meter run: Kendal Erbach, Waynesville; 4×100-meter relay: Summit Country Day (Emy Schurmann, Bree Reder, Mackenzie O’Dwyer, Ama Karikari); 400-meter dash: Sabrina Mangialardo, Indian Hill; 300-meter hurdles: Emmy Wilhelm, Taylor; 800-meter run: Claire Wilkes, Indian Hill; 200-meter dash: Chloe Hamilton, Mercy McAuley; 3,200-meter run: Callie Fox, Summit Country Day; 4×400-meter relay: Madeira (Julia Hamstra, Kate Schomaeker, Cate LeRoy, Vivian Momper); Long jump: Bree Reder, Summit Country Day; High jump: Lauren Cravens, Batavia; Shot put: Anica Rane, Madeira; Discus: Anica Rane, Madeira; Pole vault: Lydia Miller, New RichmondHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: Mercy McAuley (Abby Sewell, Sarah Blessing, Lily Davis, Gabriella Carraher); 100-meter hurdles: Elena Gailey, Indian Hill; 100-meter dash: Sci-Yesha Anderson, Waynesville; 4×200-meter relay: Waynesville (Sci-Yesha Anders, Addison Russell, Kate Lundy, Abigail Foley); 1,600-meter run: Riley Davis, New Richmond; 4×100-meter relay: Mariemont (Jonah Rodriguez, Kate Steele, M.J. Stevens, Dylan Carpenter); 400-meter dash: Kenya Howard, Mercy McAuley; 300-meter hurdles: Kelcie Grayson, Waynesville; 800-meter run: Brooke Gabriel, CHCA; 200-meter dash: Ama Karikari, Summit Country Day; 3,200-meter run: Aislin Turkelson, Waynesville; 4×400-meter relay: Indian Hill (Elizabeth Bass, Claire Wilkes, Sabrina Mangialardo, Katie Josephic); Long jump: Kate Schoemaker, Madeira; High jump: Avery Whitaker, Waynesville; Shot put: Raven Horton, CHCA; Discus: Riley Russell, CHCA; Pole vault: Julia Best, Clermont NortheasternDivision IIIRunner of the year
Madison Zortman, Seven Hills: She won the 800-meter district title, tok second place at the regional meet in a new personal best of 2:20.48, then took 12th place at state.Field athlete of the yearAlaina Kellerman, Williamsburg: She won district titles in the pole vault and high jump. Her pole vault personal best is 10 feet, 1 inch.Coach of the year
Karen Healy, Williamsburg: She led the Wildcats to a DIII district championship.First team4x800 meter relay: Seven Hills (Cecilia Pohl, Elena Pohl, Isabella McCloy, Madison Zortman); 100-meter hurdles: Maggie Carver, Williamsburg; 100-meter dash: Serena Cyprien, Cincinnati Christian; 4×200-meter relay: Cincinnati Christian (Bella Minacapelli, Emmerson Barr, Zoriah Rozier, Serena Cyprien); 1,600-meter run: Campbell Coyne, Seven Hills; 4×100-meter relay: Cincinnati Country Day (Gabrielle Gonzalez, Maria Steppe, Nicole Hardesty, Josie Hyden); 400-meter dash: Lizzy Cahall, Georgetown; 300-meter hurdles: Christina Murphy, Fayetteville-Perry; 800-meter run: Madison Zortman, Seven Hills; 200-meter dash: Serena Cyprien, Cincinnati Christian; 3,200-meter run: Kenzi Terrell, East Clinton; 4×400-meter relay: Cincinnati Country Day (Gabrielle Gonzalez, Catherine Monroe, Josie Hyden, Nicole Hardesty); Long jump: Caroline Hansel, Fayetteville-Perry; High jump: Alaina Kellerman, Williamsburg; Shot put: Erin Stansbury, Georgetown; Discus: Savannah Johnson, Cincinnati Christian; Pole vault: Alaina Kellerman, WilliamsburgSecond team4x800 meter relay: Williamsburg (Keira Gregory, Claire Moore, Savannah Wahl, Addisyn Smith); 100-meter hurdles: Aubrey Barber, Fayetteville-Perry; 100-meter dash: Amelia Schnirring Seven Hills; 4×200-meter relay: Cincinnati Country Day (Gabrielle Gonzalez, Andrea Sgro Plaut, Maria Steppe, Josie Hyden); 1,600-meter run: Campbell Coyne, Seven Hills; 4×100-meter relay: Cincinnati Christian (Bella Minacapelli, Emmerson Barr, Zoriah Rozier, Serena Cyprien); 400-meter dash: Claire Bachelder, Seven Hills; 300-meter hurdles: Maggie Carver, Williamsburg; 800-meter run: Grace Wiseman, East Clinton; 200-meter dash: Amelia Schnirring, Seven Hills; 3,200-meter run: Eloise Young, Cincinnati Country Day; 4×400-meter relay: Seven Hills (Cecilia Pohl, Isabella McCloy, Madison Zortman, Claire Bachelder); Long jump: Daijah Tucker, Spencer; High jump: Ava Deimling, Seven Hills; Shot put: Savannah Johnson, Cincinnati Christian; Discus: Erin Stansbury, Georgetown; Pole vault: Peyton Jones, WilliamsburgHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: East Clinton (Grace Wiseman, Kaylee Terrell, Carman Brown, Kenzi Terrell); 100-meter hurdles: Christina Murphy, Fayetteville-Perry; 100-meter dash: Claire Bachelder, Seven Hills; 4×200-meter relay: Williamsburg (Grace Earley, Lyla Ayers, Brooke Kirk, Carlee Brandenburg); 1,600-meter run: Vanca Pandey, Cincinnati Country Day; 4×100-meter relay: Fayetteville-Perry (Caroline Hansel, Aubrey Barber, Christina Murphy, Ella Wolfer); 400-meter dash: Claire Bachelder, Seven Hills; 300-meter hurdles: Emmerson Barr, Cincinnati Christian; 800-meter run: Keira Gregory, Williamsburg; 200-meter dash: Claire Bachelder, Seven Hills; 3,200-meter run: Alexis Deffren, Fayetteville-Perry; 4×400-meter relay: Williamsburg (Grace Earley, Maggie Carver, Keira Gregory, Addisyn Smith); Long jump: Carlee Brandenburg, Williamsburg; High jump: Ellie Knox, Cincinnati Christian; Shot put: Niyah Bowling, Williamsburg; Discus: Hailey Wendling, Felicity-FranklinNorthern Kentucky/ IndianaRunner of the year
Lily Parke, Beechwood: She won the 800- and 1,600-meter run state titles for the second year in a row. She set state meet records in both races, winning the 800-meter run in 2:15.96 and the 1,600-meter run in 4:59.88. She also took third place in the 3,200-meter run and helped Beechwood to a fifth-place finish in the 4×800 meter relay.Field athlete of the year
Ava Walters, Bishop Brossart: With a shot put personal best of 39 feet, 1.5 inches, the junior took home her second straight Class 1A state championship. She also won the discus state championship with a throw of 123 feet, 8 inches.Coach of the year
Dave Schuh, Bishop Brossart: He led the Mustangs to the Class 1A, Region 4 title and a third consecutive Class 1A state runner-up finish.First team4x800 meter relay: Bishop Brossart (Larah Callahan, Peyton Trauth, Alia Thomas, Tessa Hafer); 100-meter hurdles: Zoey Woosley, Bishop Brossart; 100-meter dash: Alexis Howard, Simon Kenton; 4×200-meter relay: Bishop Brossart (Larah Callahan, Lexi Braun, Hadley Eviston, Mackinley Scott); 1,600-meter run: Lily Parke, Beechwood; 4×100-meter relay: Dixie Heights (Alayna Hocker, Vivian Brewer, Tatjana Andracenko, London Williams); 400-meter dash: Caroline Nordman, Beechwood; 300-meter hurdles: Stella Flick, St. Henry; 800-meter run: Olivia Holbrook, Campbell County; 200-meter dash: Caroline Nordman, Beechwood; 3,200-meter run: Lily Parke, Beechwood; 4×400-meter relay: Newport Central Catholic (Grace Mumper, Mary Kennedy, Kate Schirmer, Maggie West); Long jump: Alexis Howard, Simon Kenton; High jump: Hayden Harlan, St. Henry; Triple jump: Alexis Howard, Simon Kenton; Shot put: Ava Walters, Bishop Brossart; Discus: Ava Walters, Bishop Brossart; Pole vault: Emma Naylor, Campbell CountySecond team4x800 meter relay: Campbell County (Olivia Holbrook, Lila Dunlevy, Aidan Christopher, Allie McKee); 100-meter hurdles: Tatjana Andracenko, Dixie Heights; 100-meter dash: London Williams, Dixie Heights; 4×200-meter relay: Walton-Verona (Abbie Hooten, Maggie Meyer, Josie Holtzapple, Dixie Hensley); 1,600-meter run: Olivia Holbrook, Campbell County; 4×100-meter relay: Bishop Brossart (Zoey Woosley, Hadley Eviston, Kaitlyn Kramer, Peyton Trauth); 400-meter dash: Lexi Braun, Bishop Brossart; 300-meter hurdles: Emily Bruns, Dixie Heights; 800-meter run: Lily Parke, Beechwood; 200-meter dash: Sophia Maki, Conner; 3,200-meter run: Isabelle Morin, Ryle; 4×400-meter relay: Notre Dame (Ella Petzelt, Addison Frondorf, Cameron Kirtley, Sadie Yapp); Long jump: Reagan Schneider, Ryle; High jump: Stella Flick, St. Henry; Triple jump: Tatjana Andracenko, Dixie Heights; Shot put: Ella Goetz, Notre Dame; Discus: Ari Carter, Dixie Heights; Pole vault: Anna Curtsinger, Bishop BrossartHonorable mention4x800 meter relay: Conner (Avery Vanlandingham, Bella Rechtin, Ellie Frey, Claire Higgins); 100-meter hurdles: Kate Resing, Notre Dame; 100-meter dash: Morgan MacDonald, Holy Cross; 4×200-meter relay: Beechwood (Avery Woolridge, Ruby Fries, Lana Holt, Caroline Nordman); 1,600-meter run: Callie Bentley, East Central; 4×100-meter relay: Walton-Verona (Abbie Hooten, Maggie Meyer, Josie Holtzapple, Claire Sams); 400-meter dash: Olivia Haswell; 300-meter hurdles: Kaitlyn Kramer, Bishop Brossart; 800-meter run: Callie Bentley, East Central; 200-meter dash: Maggie Meyer, Walton-Verona; 3,200-meter run: Lila Dunlevy, Campbell County; 4×400-meter relay: Bishop Brossart (Lexi Braun, Larah Callahan, Mackinley Scott, Peyton Trauth); Long jump: Rylee Edwards, East Central; High jump: Josie Golden, Bishop Brossart; Triple jump: Lizzie Casey, St. Henry; Shot put: Ava Dunn, Cooper; Discus: Chloe Meyers, Bellevue; Pole vault: Leah Boggs, Campbell CountyBoys volleyballOhioDivision IPlayer of the yearJoe Taggart, St. Xavier: The junior was the GCL-South, Region 4 and Division I State Player of the Year while leading the Bombers to a second-straight state tournament appearance with 416 kills, 142 digs, 26 blocks and 22 aces.
Coach of the yearBill Ferris, St. Xavier: St. Xavier went 22-3, winning a regional championship for the second-consecutive season and a solo GCL South title for the third-straight year.Sean Tierney, Elder: Tierney was the GCL-South and Region 4 Coach of the Year, leading his Panthers to a 19-7 record and an appearance in the regional finals.First teamBayden Brandt, Elder; Cam Evans, St. Xavier; Bryce Fielman, Milford; Duran Jewett, Milford; Matteo Puddu, Lakota East; Will Sauer, Moeller; Grant Simer, Lakota East; Ben Smith, Walnut Hills; Luke Sorce, St. Xavier; Joe Taggart, St. Xavier; Tommy Tierney, Elder; Tyler Wong, MoellerSecond teamAyden Brown, Milford; Braydon Crockett, Lebanon; Joey Little, Princeton; Sam Lutz, Elder; Daniel Mack, Moeller; Tristan Martinez-Lynskey, Middletown; Brady Raible, Oak Hills; Ray Sun, Sycamore; Nathan Thimme, Lakota East; Will Timmerman, Elder; Logan Zemberi, MasonHonorable mentionFairfield: Xander Rodriguez; Kings: Lincoln Mann; Lebanon: Regan Bonny; Mason: Tomas Amaya; Middletown: JoJo Ward; Milford: Drew Ward; St. Xavier: Matt Schulte; Sycamore: Seisho Miller; Walnut Hills: Emmett Corby, Sam Wilkins; West Clermont: Trent CottrellDivision IIPlayer of the yearGavin Gerhard, McNicholas: While leading the Rockets to a second straight state championship, Gerhard was named the GCL-Coed, Region 8 and Division II Ohio player of the year. The senior amassed 382 kills, 186 digs, 82 aces and 44 blocks.
Coach of the yearConnor Games, McNicholas: The first-year head coach led McNicholas to the program’s second consecutive state championship. Games was voted as the Coach of the Year in the GCL-Coed, Region 8 and Division II.
First teamGavin Gerhard, McNicholas; Ethan Gundrum, McNicholas; Kevin Kaser, McNicholas; Jake Long, Fenwick Carter Lucas, Loveland; Josh Sabin, Fenwick; Jaxson Snell, Taylor; Andrew Weigand, Roger Bacon; Lance Wiesman, La SalleSecond teamColton Baker, Loveland; Clay Bebout, Loveland; Brandt Bowling, Badin; Jay Clifton, McNicholas; Sam Henline, Taylor; Leighton Iredale, Anderson; Dempsey Ptaszkiewicz, Fenwick; Evan Strong, Badin; Alex Weigand, Roger BaconHonorable mentionAnderson: Eli Stelter; Badin: Ethan Carpenter, Carson Jungkunz; Edgewood: Kolby Duello, Dylan Miller; Fenwick: Hugh Lenz, Kian O’Connell; La Salle: Colin Birck; McNicholas: Ben Jones; Middletown Christian: Bohdan Semenov; Roger Bacon: Nate Weigand; Taylor: Hudson Mercer; Turpin: Will Rehmel; Wyoming: Jackson KreitzerNorthern KentuckyPlayer of the yearKonnor Farnsworth, Ryle: The senior was a first-team all-state selection by the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association with 134 kills, 98 digs and 28 aces on the season, helping Ryle to a Sixth Region title.
Coach of the yearMeredith Heater, Ryle: Ryle went 22-4 in the inaugural KHSAA season, including a 14-1 record in the region as the Raiders won the Sixth Region crown to reach the state tournament.
First teamKonnor Farnsworth, Ryle; Marquel Kennedy, Dayton; Max Kidd, Ryle; Ryoto Kondo, Ryle; Shawn Sinkhorn, Walton-Verona; Ethan Stelzer, Calvary Christian; Andrew Stropko, Ryle; Ethan Tetzel, Scott
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9 days after PGA Tour highlights his golf swing, tennis star Rafael Nadal makes an ace
He might be retired, but Rafael Nadal is still hitting perfect shots. While the tennis world has its eyes firmly fixed on Wimbledon, one of the sport’s all-time greats enjoyed another athletic milestone — this time, on the golf course. Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, provided us with yet another athletic feat when he […]

He might be retired, but Rafael Nadal is still hitting perfect shots.
While the tennis world has its eyes firmly fixed on Wimbledon, one of the sport’s all-time greats enjoyed another athletic milestone — this time, on the golf course.
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, provided us with yet another athletic feat when he made a hole-in-one. He posted the accomplishment at Alacanda Golf Club in Port d’Alcudia, Spain, to social media on Thursday with the caption: “A Hole-in-One doesn’t happen every day!”
Just over a week ago, the PGA Tour highlighted Nadal’s golf swing on its social channels (which is at 2.1 million views and counting), breaking down the tennis star’s golf swing, which can only be aptly described as unusual.
But, hey, whatever works, right? Well played, Rafa.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: 9 days after PGA Tour highlights his golf swing, tennis star Rafael Nadal makes an ace
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'Sinners,' 'F1' among highlights of first half of 2025
‘Sinners,’ ‘F1’ among highlights of first half of 2025 Published 11:10 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, center, in a scene from “Sinners.” Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures via AP We’ve officially reached the halfway part of the 2025 movie calendar with “Jurassic World: Rebirth” closing […]

‘Sinners,’ ‘F1’ among highlights of first half of 2025
Published 11:10 am Thursday, July 10, 2025
- This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, center, in a scene from “Sinners.” Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures via AP
We’ve officially reached the halfway part of the 2025 movie calendar with “Jurassic World: Rebirth” closing out the first six months and “Superman” leading the way to start the second half.
In most years, it’s hard to find many quality films in the first half, with award contenders generally back-loaded for awards season. But, that doesn’t mean the early films can’t include some gems.
Last year, four films that ultimately made my 10 best list were released in the first half of 2024, including Best Picture nominee “Dune: Part Two.” In 2022, “Everything, Everywhere All At Once” parlayed an early release into Oscar dominance.
With that in mind, let’s look back at the high points of 2025 (revisiting at the end of the year to see how many had staying power). Here in alphabetical order is my picks for the best five movies released so far in 2025.
“Black Box”
One of two films from Steven Soderbergh in the first half of the year, this was a sleek and stylish thriller that featured a killer cast and a razor sharp screenplay from David Koepp (who unfortunately wrote “Jurassic World” as well).
Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett had insanely good chemistry as a married couple and co-workers at a high level English spy agency, all while beginning to suspect the other might be involved in espionage.
It’s one of those films where everything is clicking together in unison – a perfect synergy of a great cast with great characters in a film that is directed and presented nearly flawlessly. (Available for streaming on Peacock)
“F1”
High adrenaline, popcorn fun with Brad Pitt playing an aging race car driver who agrees to join a floundering Formula One racing team.
Director Joseph Kosinski – who previously helmed “Top Gun: Maverick” – shows that he really knows his way around an action film delivering another highly entertaining blockbuster. Pitt oozes charm in a fun lead performance and the supporting cast – including Kerry Condon, Damson Idris and Javier Bardem – shine as well. (Now playing in theaters)
“Materialists”
Writer/director Celine Song’s follow-up to “Past Lives” takes what could have been another frothy romantic comedy and turns it into something deeper.
Dakota Johnson continues her run of good roles – “Madame Web” excluded – playing a matchmaker who finds herself torn between a wealthy entrepreneur (Pedro Pascal) and her former boyfriend (Chris Evans).
Song’s screenplay is very smart, giving these characters no easy answers – making this cinematic journey even more compelling. (Now playing in theaters)
“The Phoenician Scheme”
Wes Anderson’s latest may feature the sharpest writing of any film to date in 2025 – with Benecio Del Toro playing a wealthy businessman who appoints his daughter (Mia Threapleton in one of the year’s breakout roles) as his sole heir.
It features all the typical Anderson quirks, but has just enough going for it to keep it fresh and inventive. (available for streaming on video on demand)
“Sinners”
Of all the films this is the one I expect will still be standing come the year-end list. Ryan Coogler continues his magnificent run with this breathtaking cinematic experience, one where Coogler uses everything at his disposal to create an immersive experience full of rich characters and impeccable craftsmanship.
This is a vampire movie unlike any you have ever seen – one that raises the bar for anyone who dares to work in this genre again. (available for streaming on Max).
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Jones WR Larry Miles to Nebraska highlights flurry of summer commitments in Central Florida
The era of the NCAA transfer portal has created plenty of change in the world of high school football recruiting, and that has never been more evident than this summer. High school players have been significantly impacted by the portal, so the young prospects are looking for ways around the new system. College coaches can […]

The era of the NCAA transfer portal has created plenty of change in the world of high school football recruiting, and that has never been more evident than this summer. High school players have been significantly impacted by the portal, so the young prospects are looking for ways around the new system.
College coaches can now pluck established players from other colleges, leaving many high school prospects with fewer options, especially if they wait too long in the recruiting process. The remedy, or so hope the high school prospects, is to get your commitment in early and hope it sticks when it comes to National Signing Day. Early signing day is in December, but the date has yet to be set.
So far this summer, a record number of Central Florida players have made their commitments to Football Bowl Subdivision programs. There are 32 players from the Orlando area committed to FBS schools, and 36 seniors have made their college commitments.
Nine of the top 10 players in the Sentinel’s 2026 Central Florida Super60 are committed to FBS schools, and only six of the top 30 are still undecided.
In a summer flurry, 23 Orlando-area players have committed since June 1, listed below. Accompanying numbers represent ranking in the 2026 Super60.

No. 4 Larry Miles, WR, Jones, committed to Nebraska
Miles was one of the key reasons Jones made it all the way to the state championship game a year ago. He caught 68 passes for 1,204 yards and 10 touchdowns. He should be a gifted slot receiver for the Huskers. Miles is ranked No. 80 nationally by 247 Sports.
He picked Nebraska over Pittsburgh and Kentucky. His main recruiters were Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, the former West Virginia head coach, and receivers coach Daikiel Shorts Jr.
“I feel like Nebraska is the right fit for me and the people around there are just really good people and because of the background of my OC (Holgorsen) really, too,” Miles said. “It was really hard because every coach can tell you the same thing but you really have to see who is genuinely about their word and real.”

No. 8 Devin Jackson, S, TFA, committed to Oregon
Jackson is an imposing safety who is ranked 18th in the country at his position, according to 247 Sports. Last season he had 80 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He decommitted from a pledge to Florida earlier this year.

No. 9 CJ Bronaugh, CB, Windermere, committed to Florida
One word describes Bronaugh: Fast. The state champion in the 100 and 200 meters runs the 100 a consistent 10.3 seconds. He might wind up a nickel defender with his range. Bronaugh can track down any receiver. Ranked No. 12 at corner by 247 Sports.

No. 10 JJ Edwards, LB, Edgewater, committed to Miami
What stands out most about Edwards is his ability to always be on the ball. He sheds blocks quickly and has a nose for making tackles. Had 52 tackles last season, including 15 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Ranked No. 58 LB in the country by 247 Sports.

No. 14 Carter Emanuel, QB, Edgewater, committed to UConn
Emanuel has shown not only consistency, but also efficiency in not making mistakes. Completed 60 percent of his passes last season (106-of-176), throwing for 1,694 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also can run the ball, rushing for 409 yards and five touchdowns on 64 carries (6.4 average). Ranked No. 106 in the country by 247 Sports.

No. 15 Damian Moore Jr., LB, Edgewater, committed to Duquesne
A clone-like defender to his teammate JJ Edwards, Moore is also quite mobile and attacks the ball carrier with aggression. Has shown tremendous improvement and will likely see offers from bigger schools as the year progresses. Had 50 tackles and 12 tackles for loss last season.

No. 17 Danny Odem, CB, TFA, committed to Nebraska
Odem just keeps getting better and better and, along with his teammates Devin Jackson, Bam Whitfield and David Coleman, is part of possibly the best defensive backfield in the state at TFA. Ranked No. 22 at corner by 247 Sports. He had 45 tackles and two picks last year.

No. 18 Carl Jean-Bart, WR, Evans, committed to Eastern Michigan
Jean-Bart burst on the scene in the Trojans’ spring game, showing off some spectacular catches in coverage as well as some shifty route-running ability. The transfer from Davenport gives Evans a legit passing game.

No. 19 Rasheem Turner, LB, Seminole, committed to Arkansas State
Tremendous run stopper and aggressive hitter, Turner could probably get on the field at a Power 4 school. Another star in a long line of talented Seminole linebackers, and this will be his big season as Ethan Pritchard is off to FSU. He needs work in coverage but is very athletic. Turner led team in tackles with 101 last year.

No. 20 Alex Willis, DT, TFA, committed to Georgia Tech
Willis has shown tremendous improvement since transferring from Timber Creek last year. He uses his hands well to shed blockers and can get to the ball. Willis had 31 tackles and six tackles for loss last season. Ranked 128th by 247 Sports.

No. 22 Barrett Schulz, WR, Lake Mary, committed to FIU
This could be a huge season for Schulz, who is one of the best pass catchers in the state, and his size, at 6-foot-7 makes him a terrific target for talented QB Noah Grubbs. He played at Orange City University last season and had 40 catches for 691 yards and 10 touchdowns.

No. 24 Rhys Woodrow, OL, Boone, committed to Miami
Woodrow has emerged as one of the best linemen in the area, which has recently become loaded with O-line talent. He is the fourth Central Florida offensive lineman to commit to Miami in the past year. Ranked No. 112 among interior linemen by 247 Sports.

No. 25 Jiah Walls, LB, Evans, committed to Sacramento State
Walls pulled the trigger early for Sac State, but will be entertaining other offers as his senior year progresses. He’s a very active linebacker who had 123 tackles and 25 tackles for loss last season.

No. 26 Maurice Jones Jr., LB, Dr. Phillips, committed to Mississippi State
Somewhat overlooked in his career, Jones is a solid linebacker who epitomizes his defensive-minded coach Rodney Wells’ kind of player. He’s projected as a D-end at the next level and ranked No. 111 by 247 Sports. Jones had 54 tackles and four sacks last year.

No. 27 Isaiah McNish, DT, Wekiva, committed to UCF
McNish could be the steal of the entire UCF recruiting class for 2026. Hidden at Wekiva, McNish has been a bit under the radar, but he’s a mauler at the tackle position and should be a huge get for the Knights. He had 64 tackles last season with three sacks. His potential has yet to be unearthed.

No. 30 Emari Peterson, CB, Evans, committed to West Virginia
Peterson has quietly become one of the best DBs in the state, and the Mountaineers might have a bonafide star. He’s ranked as No. 96 corner in the country by 247 Sports.

No. 32 Jordan Jackson, CB, Winter Park, committed to NC State
Jackson is another Central Florida DB who has quietly joined the ranks of the elite defenders. He’s shadowed by his star teammate safety Ayden Pouncey, but he’s quickly coming into his own stardom. Jackson is ranked No. 124 by 247 Sports.

No. 33 Ben Bankowitz, OL, Edgewater, committed to Appalachian State
Bankowitz has been a staple on the Eagles’ offensive line since his freshman season, and this year he will be playing center, which just adds more versatility to his O-line ability. He’s a true technician.

No. 43 Michael McClenton, LB, Edgewater, committed to Appalachian State
McClenton has put up some ridiculous tackling numbers in his career. He is at Edgewater now after playing his first three seasons at Ocoee. McClenton is ranked the No. 104 linebacker by 247 Sports.

No. 55 Luke Pastis, HB, Edgewater, committed to Air Force
Pastis has become Mr. Versatile at Edgewater, and he will be lining up a fullback, tight end and linebacker this season for the Eagles. The type of player every coach loves.

No. 56 Blaze Jones, DE, TFA, committed to Air Force
Jones committed to Air Force on Thursday, giving TFA eight players in its senior class committed to FBS programs. He’s ranked the No. 148 edge rusher in the country by 247 Sports and built more like a linebacker at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds.

No. 57 Brock Joyce, ATH, Oviedo, committed to Navy
Joyce can do it all, from quarterback, to running back to receiver … he could even play defense if coach Greg Odierno wanted to risk injury. He’s coming back from a torn ACL and should be good to go. Don’t be shocked to see Navy try him at QB in that triple option in Annapolis.

No. 60 Brian Williams, WR, TFA, committed to Alabama
Williams’ commitment to Alabama is somewhat surprising, but it’s his size at 6-4 that makes him so attractive to college recruiters. Now all he has to do is become a better pass catcher and he could blossom at Alabama. He’s ranked No. 118 by 247 Sports. Williams was at Lake Mary with one of the best QBs in the nation last year, but managed just 23 catches and five TDs.
Chris Hays can be reached found on X.com @OS_ChrisHays.
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