News-Herald players of the week for Feb. 1

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.

Varsity coaches from all sports can nominate athletes for Players of the Week until 8 p.m. every Monday. They can be emailed to Scores@News-Herald.com. We do not take nominations via social media or text message.