Morning Journal Players of the Week for Jan. 12

Ross Auvil

Amherst>>Boys Wrestling

Senior>>215 pounds

On the mat: Auvil came up with a pin against Avon Lake and took second place at the Perry Pin City Tournament.

Off the mat: Undecided on college, one of Auvil’s favorite hobbies is lifting weights. His favorite school subject is history. He loves chowing down on wings as well. His favorite Movie is “Grown Ups” and favorite TV show “Breaking Bad.” Auvil’s favorite music genre is rap and his favorite sports team is the Browns.

Maximus LaBianca

Avon>>Boys Bowling

Senior

On the lanes: The bowler nicknamed “Labomba” rolled games of 200 and 236 for a 436 series against Lorain for his senior night Jan. 3, which is 160 pins over average when he bowled for Avon’s JV last year.

Off the lanes: LaBianca will be attending the University of Toldeo and plans on playing club lacrosse and bowling.  His favorite sports memory is winning his summer baseball tournament while playing with his best friend. His hobbies are playing sports, hanging out with friends, working on cars, and being a part of the Eagle News Network. His favorite sports team is the Guardians, he loves to eat steak, and typically listens to rap music.

Grace Kingery

North Ridgeville>>Girls basketball

Senior>>Guard

On the court: The Ball State signee went supernova against conference rival Elyria on Jan. 5. Kingery had 45 points on 19-of-25 shooting from the field, going 14-for-14 on two-point attempts and 5-for-11 beyond the arc. Kingery also contributed six steals, six rebounds, and six assists.

Off the court: Among Kingery’s favorite memories is beating Magnificat her freshman year. Her hobbies include playing Fortnite and watching women’s college basketball, perhaps while snacking on some tacos. Kingery’s favorite TV show is “Friends,” favorite musical artist Morgan Wallen, and favorite sports team is the Browns.

Madyson Sokolowski

Keystone>>Girls basketball

Freshman>>Point guard

On the court: The 12-0 Wildcats have the freshman point guard to thank as a key cog in two recent victories. Against Columbia Jan. 3, Sokolowski had 14 points, including a game-tying triple to tie the game and a blocked shot to send the contest to overtime. She hit a 3-pointer in the beginning of the overtime period on her way to being the team-high scorer. She also chipped in 10 points, three rebounds and three assists against Firelands on Jan. 6.

Off the court: The girl nicknamed “Maddog” said her favorite sports memory was winning the Run for the Roses championship over the summer. Her favorite food is fettuccine alfredo, favorite TV show “All American” and favorite sports team the Cavaliers. Sokolowski lists her brother, Ethan, and father, Dave, as her role models.

Lia Leimbach

Vermilion>>Girls bowling

Senior

On the lanes: At the Padua Bruin Classic at Yorktown Lanes in Parma Heights, Leimbach made the all-tournament team with games of 160, 145, 184 for a 489 series finishing in sixth-place overall.

Off the lanes: Also involved in tennis and softball, Leimbach says, “This year has been a lot of fun so far and I can not wait to add even more ‘pizazz’ to strikes and spares with the team. I enjoy singing with our acapella group at school, ‘Soundsation’ and my favorite subjects are history and chemistry. My favorite bowling memory is when other teams tried to copy a cheer and they said it so wrong it is now a joke among my team members and me. I can’t wait to see how the rest of my high school career goes with bowling and good luck to all other athletes during the rest of their seasons!”

Nadia Milovich

Westlake>>Girls swimming and diving

Senior

In the pool: Nadia took first place in diving in her senior night when Westlake went up against Bay on Jan. 5 and collected another first-place finish in diving at Westlake’s meet the next day.

Out of the pool: While undecided on college, the senior hopes to dive in Division III. In Milovich’s words, “I am on four varsity sports and have been since sophomore year. I am the captain of three (tennis, gymnastics, swim and dive, not captain of track and field). My favorite diving memory is the first time I ever attempted a back two-and-a-half twisting somersault. I enjoy going out to eat with my teams and spending time with my family. My favorite book is ‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ by John Irving and my favorite food is pasta.”

Abi Rhoades

Vermilion>>Girls basketball

Senior>>Guard

On the court: Rhoades led the team with 19 points in a win at Huron on Jan. 5. She went 7-of-13 from the field with five made three-pointers. Rhoades also contributed five steals, two blocks and a single assist.

Off the court: Rhoades says she’s choosing between Ohio University and Bowling Green for college, but does not plan on playing in athletics. Among her favorite memories are locker room moments before the games and after wins with my teammates. Rhoades’ hobbies include spending time with friends, family, and teammates, playing sports, and watching movies.