Football
Jordan Gribble, Brunswick: Senior slotback had 97 yards receiving, one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown in 40-22 non-conference victory over Brecksville. … Had five receptions for 87 yards in first eight minutes of contest. … Among Medina County leaders with five touchdowns this season. … Has 20 catches for 314 yards. … Yardage leads county.
Volleyball
Corrin Early, Cloverleaf: Sophomore paved way as Colts got off to best start in school history and beat Wadsworth for first time since joining Suburban League. … Led team with eight kills in three-game sweep of Barberton, keeping Cloverleaf undefeated in four conference matches. … Second varsity campaign. … One of four 10th-graders in starting lineup for SL leaders.
Boys Soccer
Ryan Florian, Highland: Senior midfielder had five goals in pair of Hornets’ wins. … Had hat trick in non-league win over Cleveland Benedictine. … Added two more goals and an assist in victory against Canal Fulton Northwest. … Entered week with no goals. … Had three goals as junior. … Also plays basketball.
Girls Soccer
Jackie Lowdermilk, Wadsworth: Junior midfielder scored game-winning goal in 1-0 win over defending Suburban League champion Revere. … Scored with help of teammate Britt Busson’s assist. … Win helped Grizzlies improve to 2-2-1, 1-0-1. … Has two goals on season. … Also played varsity last year, recording three points on one goal and one assist.
Boys Golf
Zak McKee, Wadsworth: Senior had steady week for Grizzlies, firing even-par 36 at Prestwick Country Club in Suburban League loss to Green and 78 at Mill Creek Golf Club at Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Classic. … Fired 4-over 40 at Barberton Brookside Golf Course to lead Wadsworth over Barberton. … Returning letterwinner.
Girls Golf
Lauren Thorn, Medina: Senior fired 4-over-par 39 at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course in Bees’ 160-185 Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division loss to Hudson. … Score was career low. … Also recorded first birdie of season. … Second on squad with 48.1 average per nine holes. … Sister Hailey is also member of Medina squad.
Girls Tennis
Liane Arter, Highland: Senior defeated Brunswick’s Alicia Rudy 6-4, 6-3 at second singles, helping Hornets record 4-1 victory over intracounty rival. … Despite 6-15 record, was Highland’s top player a season ago, when occupied tough first singles position in lineup.
Boys Cross country
Anthony Lombardo, Highland: Junior was seventh (17:12) at Suburban League super duals in Wadsworth. … Came in 10th for Colts at Medina County Meet with 17:18 time. … Helped lead team to fourth-place finish at 2006 Akron Division II District with time of 17:29.
Girls Cross country
Lexie Buehrle, Highland: Junior led team to second place at Suburban League super duals in Wadsworth with time of 21:16. … Had best time for Colts (21:06) at Canton GlenOak Golden Eagle Invitational. … Finished eighth at Medina County Meet (21:37), helping team earn third.
