Constance Chaplin
Euclid>>Girls basketball
Junior>>Guard
On the court: In a victory over Elyria, had 24 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and five steals.
Off the court: Hobbies include working on her game, playing “2K” and hanging out with friends. Favorite movie is “He Got Game.” Favorite sport is basketball. Favorite show is “One Tree Hill.” Enjoys the music of J. Cole.
Shane Zalba
Mentor>>boys basketball
Senior>>Point guard
On the court: In games against Medina and Strongsville, had 49 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and seven steals.
Off the court: Favorite foods are burgers and Aunt Megan’s applesauce cake. Hobbies include basketball and hanging out with friends. Favorite team is the Cavaliers. Favorite show is “The Office.”
Gianna Ferrante
Mayfield>>Swimming
Junior>>Freestyle, IM
In the pool: In a tri-meet with Brush and Riverside, set two records for her home pool with a 24.20 in 50 free and a 52.65 in 100 free; was also part of the pool record-setting 200 medley relay (1:48.33).
Out of the pool: “Gigibean” lists math as her favorite subject. Favorite food is lobster. Favorite movie is “Soul Surfer.” Favorite show is “Friends.” Favorite team is the Golden State Warriors.
Brandon Susel
NDCL>>Boys bowling
Junior>>Anchor
On the lanes: Bowled a career-high 259 and a 213 against Kenston. Had 200 or better in five of six games. Average for the week was 223.
Off the lanes: Is a Painesville Township resident. His teammates gave him the nickname “Ace.”
Amber Yurick
Kirtland>>Girls basketball
Freshman>>Forward
On the court: In a 69-13 win over Fairport, had 19 points, was 8 of 10 from the field with three rebounds and seven steals. In a 60-28 win over Cardinal, had 16 points, was 7 of 7 from the floor, and had eight rebounds and two steals.
Off the court: Hobbies include hanging out with friends, soccer, basketball and bike riding. Favorite subject is art and favorite food is pizza.
Jack Heller
Mentor>>Hockey
Junior>>Left wing
On the ice: In a 6-0 win over Hudson WRA, as the Cardinals reached 20 wins for the first time in 13 years, scored four goals, including a natural hat trick in the first period. It was his first varsity hat trick.
Off the ice: “Flap Jack” can play the ukulele. Also plays golf and baseball. Favorite subject is chemistry. Enjoys spending time with his family and his dog Midgie. Favorite food is a cheese steak sandwich. Favorite movie is “Napoleon Dynamite.” Favorite team is the Indians.
Carly Perusek
Hawken>>Girls basketball
Sophomore>>Guard
On the court: In three games, averaged 25 points, 10.7 rebounds, four steals and four assists.
Off the court: Willoughby Hills resident ran on Hawken’s cross country team, which finished fifth at the Division II state meet. Enjoys art, especially ceramics.
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