Zsofia Varga
Senior, Cincinnati Country Day Swimming
Zsofia won all four of her races this week at CCDS’s first meet of the season. She swam in the 200 medley and freestyle relays, the 500 freestyle, and the 100 backstroke. The last three are all back-to-back events with minimal rest. For the 200 freestyle relay and the 500 freestyle, she swam in a combined heat of boys and girls and still won both events. She also went a personal-best time in the 500 freestyle. Zsofia dominated in the water and showed her resilience in the face of adversity by being competitive with little rest.
Jada Cook
Sophomore, Clark Montessori Basketball
Jada Cook averaged 17 points, four steals, and three assists in two games versus St. Bernard-Elmwood Place and Aiken.
Breonna Farley
Junior, Lockland Basketball
Breonna had a solid showing in the season opener against Reading. She didn't miss from behind the arch or from the free throw line. She's worked hard in the off-season and has become a dependable leader for us.
Trey Strong
Sophomore, New Miami Basketball
Trey shot 50 percent (3-for-6) from behind the arc with 11 points in the season-opening loss to MVCA.
Norwood Girls Basketball Trio
Norwood Basketball
In Monday's 46-32 win over Seven Hills, senior Nadine Segrist Bellamah had 12 points and six rebounds. The freshmen duo of Bella Stacy and Kinley Messer added 12 points, nine rebounds, and three assists and five points and nine rebounds respectively.
Taylor Hatcher
Sophomore, Purcell Marian Swimming
Taylor has had a great start to her sophomore season. Taylor has been working hard in the pool and during dryland sessions to improve her strokes, endurance, and strength. She brings great focus to practice each day, and she is a positive role model for her teammates who share a lane with her at practice. In the first meet of the season against Roger Bacon and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, Taylor posted lifetime-best times in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Taylor is on track to have an amazing sophomore season.
Ben Gamel
Sophomore, Roger Bacon Swimming
Ben had an amazing start to the season. He is new to swimming and has taken to the sport with enthusiasm that is extraordinary for a new swimmer. Ben brings a positive attitude to practice and is eager to learn how to improve his strokes. He is determined in practice to improve on all areas of his swimming. In the season opener against Purcell Marian and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, he finished second in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Ben is off to a great start and is guaranteed to do great things for the team.
