News-Herald players of the week for Dec. 22
Dec. 22—Dlorrah Harrold
Mentor>>Wrestling
Sophomore>>Heavyweight
On the mat: Took fourth at the F.I.G.H.T. in Findlay in her first year in wrestling. The tournament featured state placers and nationally ranked wrestlers from 48 schools.
Off the mat: "Dlo" says her favorite food is sushi. Favorite movies are "Grown Ups," "The Lego Batman Movie" and the "Zombies" franchise. Favorite show is "Impractical Jokers." Enjoys the music of David Bowie and Hozier." Hobbies include reading, watching TV, working out and hanging out with friends. Favorite subject is math. Favorite sports memory is "Going to Findlay with my team and getting to spend time with them and taking fourth place in my first wrestling tournament."
Elizabeth Dunmire
VASJ>>Girls Basketball
Freshman>>Point Guard
On the court: Scored 40 points in two games and had 13 rebounds, four blocked shots, 18 steals and six assists.
Off the court: "Liz" is a Willoughby resident who finished the semester with a 4.0 grade-point average. "My favorite sports memory is going to the Cavs parade after they won the NBA Finals. I got to hang out with my friends and family while seeing everyone in the city cheering and being excited for Cleveland. I also got to high-five Lebron James and Kyrie Irving."
Ethan Faber
Chardon>>Boys Basketball
Senior>>Guard
On the court: Scored a career-high 33 points against Lakeside. In wins over the Dragons and South, had a combined 47 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, seven deflections, five steals and shot 55 percent from the field.
Off the court: "Fabes" says his favorite sports memory is winning the state championship in baseball. Favorite team is the Green Bay Packers. Favorite food is crab. Hobbies include basketball, baseball and lifting weights. Favorite show is "Dexter."
Mia Sassano
Lake Catholic>>Girls Basketball
Senior>>Point guard
On the court: Scored 20 points and had five assists and one steal in an overtime victory over Padua. In three games scored 54 points with 12 assists, 11 steals and was 21 of 26 on free throws.
Off the court: Chester Township resident says her favorite sports memory is Lake's playoff game against Geneva last season. Favorite food is pasta. Favorite team is Ohio State.
Sam Wade
University>>Hockey
Junior>>Forward
On the ice: Scored five goals as the Preppers went 4-0 during the Padua Holiday tournament, netting a goal in each game including two third-period goals in a win over Sylvania Northview.
Off the ice: Nickname is "Elf." Says his favorite sports memory is beating Gilmour in overtime last year. Favorite food is Chipotle. Favorite movie is "Most Valuable Primate." Favorite team is the Browns.
Allison Urbas
Riverside>>Gymnastics
Freshman>>All-around
In the gym: Won in her first-ever meet with a 34.25, taking first in three of the four events.
Out of the gym: "Alli" says her favorite hobbies are reading, baking and being with friends. Favorite subject is zoology. Favorite food is "definitely chicken wontons from Trader Joe's." Favorite movies are "Home Alone" and "Lilo and Stitch." Enjoys listening to anything from Taylor Swift. "My favorite gym memory is winning the all-around title against the highly rated Michigan Twistars team."
Bryce Wheatley
NDCL>>Wrestling
Junior>>190 pounds
On the mat: Finished the Vermilion Super Duals with an 8-0 record including six pins. He is 12-1 on the season. He was a 2022 state qualifier.
Off the mat: Newbury resident says he's "a big food guy. Love pizza and chicken wings, which doesn't go with wrestling very well." When he's not in the wrestling room, he's most likely to be found outside mountain biking. Favorite sports memory is the trip to the state tournament last year.
Annie Berrow
Mentor>>Girls swimming and diving
Junior
In the pool: At the Jim Stacy Winter Championships, took third in 100 free with a 53.01, fourth in 50 free with a 24.17 and had a 23.82 anchor on the fifth-place 200 free relay (1:43.10) and a 53.14 anchor on the fifth-place 400 free relay (3:44.39).
Out of the pool: Favorite sport is swimming, which she has been doing the past eight years. Enjoys swimming in the fall, winter and summer. Is on the track and field team in the spring. "Some of my favorite sports memories took place during my freshman year when I had the opportunity to go to state for cross country, swim and ended the year as a state champion for track." Enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Wants to swim in college while pursuing a degree in exercise science.
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