Fifteen Athletes from ten different schools have been named the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week.
Each athlete was nominated by his or her coach. All statistics incurred from September 5th through September 10th.
Below is a look at each Athlete of the Week by sport:
Volleyball
Name: Megan Klockner
Grade: Junior
School: McDonald High School
Stats: 5 Serving Aces, 57 assists, 34 digs and 2 blocks
Coaches Quote: “Megan is a very consistent setter and all-around great player,” according to coach Mike Klockner. “She continuously makes big plays at crucial moments in our matches.
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Name: Rylee McDonough
Grade: Junior
School: LaBrae High School
Stats: Kills 49, Aces 16, Digs 51, Assists 23
Coaches Quote: “Rylee is an all around athlete who leads the boards to show it,” according to coach Courtney Kish. “From setting to hitting, she has a great eye for the court, can put the ball away and runs all six rotations for us.”
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Name: Emma Lynn
Grade: Junior
School: Sebring High School
Stats: 40 digs, 39 serve receptions, 2 kills
Coaches Quote: “Emma is one of the most coachable athletes I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” according to coach Susanne Neal. “She is a resilient person who brings everything she has to every match.”
Name: Mia Parker
Grade: Junior
School: Liberty High School
Stats: 16 kills, 43 digs, 34 assists, and 3 aces
Coaches Quote: “Mia has been performing at a high level so far this season,” according to coach Kelly Barley. “She is a key player for our offense being our setter and a great defensive player. Being moved into a new position, she has adapted well. Mia is a great all around player as well as a great team leader and we are excited to see what else she can accomplish this season.”
Name: Grace Johns
Grade: Sophomore
School: Jackson-Milton High School
Stats: 38 service points, 56 digs 15 aces.
Coaches Quote: “Grace is an outstanding libero and she continues to get better every week,” according to coach Stephen Mohr. “She is an outstanding top server for our team.”
Name: Raelynn Meyer
Grade: Senior
School: Western Reserve High School
Stats: 54 assists in 3 games 17 digs and 2 aces.
Coaches Quote: “Raelynn has played volleyball for the last 4 years with her hard work ethic and calm demeanor,” according to coach Kristine Hughes. “This year she is a main setter and has helped our team to many successes so far and she has the top assists for our team. She has a positive attitude and is a great attribute to our team on and off the court.”
Name: Danielle Drake
Grade: Junior
School: Newton Falls High School
Stats: In just 2 Games 67 Assists, 32 pts, 27 Digs, 4 Aces
Coaches Quote: “Dani Drake is an active and articulate participant in numerous extra-curricular activities at Newton Falls High School.” according to coach Mark Baker. “Dani Drake often gravitates toward any activity that requires leadership and creative problem-solving. Her natural leadership ability has been combined with a keen intellect to create a student who will someday use her abilities to better the lives of others through community involvement. Dani can grasp new concepts on the court and off quickly and accepts constructive criticism and instruction concerning her performance.”
Football
Name: Cameron Brainerd
Grade: Senior
School: Newton Falls High School
Stats: 13 Rushing Attempts for 209 Yds (16.1 Yd Average per carry) and 1 rushing TD. Cam also had 7 tackles on defense. Set a Newton Falls record for the longest TD run in school history of 99 yds.
Coaches Quote: “Cam has been a steady go to for the Tigers this year and provided a spark that The Tigers need to compete on Friday nights,” according to coach Greg Lazzari.
Name: Nathan Rohrman
Grade: Senior
School: Mineral Ridge High School
Stats: 15 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 30 yards rushing
Coaches Quote: “Nathan Rohrman seems to be back to full strength from an ankle injury suffered over the summer,” according to coach Brian Shaner. “He continues to anchor the defense as he has done the past 4 years. Rohrman led the team with 15 tackles (4tfl) in last Friday nights 40-0 win vs rival McDonald. Nathan also added 30 bruising yards on the ground.“
Name: Austin Wise
Grade: Senior
School: Waterloo High School
Stats: 4 Pancakes and 3 TFL’s in 18 total plays
Coaches Quote: “Austin Wise led us on both sides of the ball in very limited action,” according to coach Mike Devies. “His control of the line of scrimmage early allowed us to stop our opponent, but to move the football very efficiently. Austin is a product of his own hard work. He has done an outstanding job training in the offseason to ensure he has a successful senior season.”
Name: Aiden Dailey
Grade: Senior
School: Jackson-Milton High School
Stats: No stats
Coaches Quote: “Aiden Dailey blocked well up front on the offensive line and made some key stops on the defensive line in Friday’s 22-21 victory over rival Western Reserve.” according to coach Nathan Brode.
Cross Country
Name: JaNasia Moore
Grade: Freshman
School: James A. Garfield High School
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Stats: 21:38.9 in the 5k at Walsh Jesuit’s Pat Ritchie Invite held on Saturday, September 10th.
Coaches Quote: “Freshman JaNasia Moore had over a two-minute personal best on Saturday at the Pat Ritchie Invite held at Walsh Jesuit,” according to coach Matt Pfleger. “Her previous best was 23:45.3 and she ran 21:38.9. JaNasia is an extremely talented athlete who works hard and does an amazing job competing. Saturday’s performance is just the beginning of what she is capable of doing in the years to come.“
Soccer
Name: Nick Lampman
Grade: Junior
School: Newton Falls High School
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Stats: 2 Goals against Southeast and 3 goals against LaBrae
Coaches Quote: “Nicks skills have grown incredibly this year,” according to coach Kassi Gant. “He is not only a great team player with assisting others, but also an excellent shooter.“
Name: Lilly Foster
Grade: Junior
School: Waterloo High School
Stats: Led defense to over 120 scoreless minutes this week
Coaches Quote: “Lilly makes our defense go; she is the leader of the line and makes all the calls when it comes to the tactics we play,” according to coach Bill Jackson. “She works incredibly hard in the film room and the practice field. As a captain, she is the ultimate lead-by-example player! She is always striving to be better at everything she does. “
Golf
Name: Colton Elliott
Grade: Freshman
School: Jackson-Milton High School
Stats: Averaged a 45 for the week of play and a new personal record of a 44.
Coaches Quote: No quote
