Derek Kleinhenz
Mentor>>Track and field
Senior>>Sprints
On the track: In a dual against Strongsville, won 400 and was on the winning 4x200; at the Nordonia Knight Relays, was on the winning 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400.
Off the track: “DK” will attend Kent State and study construction management. Enjoys playing the piano and “Fortnite.” Favorite food is chicken Alfredo. Favorite movie is “The Truman Show.” Favorite show is the “The Office.” Favorite teams are the Cavaliers and the Indians.
Paige Floriea
Mentor>>Track and field
Freshman>>Sprints/jumps
On the track: In a dual against Strongsville, won 100, 200 and long jump and anchored the winning 4x200; at the Nordonia Knight Relays, won 100, anchored the winning 4x200 and sprint medley relays and had the best individual long jump.
Off the track: Favorite show is “One Tree Hill.” Favorite food is pizza. Favorite movie is “High School Musical.” Favorite subject is English. Favorite team is the Cavaliers.
Mikaela Fording
North>>Softball
Senior>>Catcher
On the diamond: Went 11-for-20 with four doubles, two triples and nine RBI; had a .950 slugging percentage and .591 on-base percentage for a 1.541 OPS.
Off the diamond: Will play softball at Notre Dame College. Enjoys relaxing and watching Netflix. Favorite show is “Criminal Minds.” Favorite movie is “Zootopia.” Chipotle is her No. 1 food choice. Favorite team is the Indians.
Travis Thompson
Brush>>Baseball
Senior>>1B/P
On the diamond: Went 1-0 in two starts against Kirtland and North during a 3-0 week for Brush. Allowed two runs and five hits and struck out nine batters over six innings in a winning decision against Kirtland. Allowed a hit and a run and struck out five in five innings in a no decision against North. At the plate, went 5-for-11 with a double and four runs scored.
Off the diamond: Plans to play baseball in college. Enjoys lifting weights. Favorite teams are the Indians, Nationals and Yankees.
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