News-Herald players of the week for May 4

May 4—Rylee Anderson

Lake Catholic>>Girls Lacrosse

Senior>>Attack

On the field: In three games had 17 goals, three assists, three caused takeaways and five ground balls

Off the field: Will attend Davis & Elkins College on a combined academic/athletic scholarship. Plans on majoring in marketing and sports management. "I am an only child. I live in Painesville with my parents and my dog Snickers. I come from a Montessori educational background. I enjoy playing guitar, listening to music and painting. My favorite season is summer, I love being outdoors!" Favorite subject is English. Favorite music is hip-hop. Favorite athlete is Kylie Ohlmiller. Favorite color is pink. "My best lacrosse memory was the 2022 playoff game vs. Gilmour. I scored my career-high 11 goals and we won, 14-13, to move on to the next round of the playoffs."

Jason Pentek

Perry>>Baseball

Junior>>INF/C/P

On the field: Threw a complete-game shutout against Edgewood on one hit while striking out seven. Batted .444 with four RBI, six walks, four runs scored and five stolen bases. Played four positions during the week.

Off the diamond: "One of my favorite memories from baseball was when we were trailing Berkshire the whole game, 3-2, and in the seventh inning of the game, there was a person on third and second and Connor Konrad was up and hit a walk-off to win the game. Berkshire was one of the best teams in Division III." Enjoys his strength and fitness class. Favorite food is orange chicken. Favorite show is "Outer Banks." Favorite team is the Guardians. Enjoys playing and watching sports.

Laylah Ruscin

Wickliffe>>Softball

Senior>>Center field

On the field: In four games, batted .667 with four home runs, eight RBI, nine runs, six stolen bases and two walks.

Off the field: Is in Wickliffe's EMT program and plans on furthering her education at Auburn Career Center to become a firefighter "One of my favorite sports memories is me flipping over the fence to try and catch a fly ball." Lists working out as a hobby. Favorite food is chicken Alfredo. Favorite movie is "The Princess And The Frog." Favorite show is "Vampire Diaries."

Joseph Evans

Chardon>>Boys Volleyball

Senior>>Outside Hitter

On the court: Had 15 kills in a three-set win over Mentor and 25 in a five-set win over Berkshire.

Off the court: Will play football as the kicker at Baldwin Wallace. Is also considering playing volleyball. "Some of my favorite memories from volleyball are meeting new people I have never talked to before, getting our new jerseys, and the toilet fundraiser we did." Likes to work, play golf and hang out with friends. Favorite food is Chipotle. Favorite team is the Browns.

Madelyn Rupert

Perry>>Softball

Sophomore>>Pitcher

On the field: Against Independence and Beaumont, pitched 13 scoreless innings, giving up a total of four hits. Batted 2-for-6 with two RBI.

Off the field: "Maddie" says she "absolutely loves playing softball. It has been my favorite sport for as long as I can remember. I started pitching around 12 years old. I always like to look back to playing in Perry Rec with some of my teammates I have today. Sports are a big part of my life, and I also play volleyball for club and school." Enjoys painting, drawing, singing and playing with her dogs. Is a huge MLB fan, and her favorite players are Aaron Judge and Oscar Gonzalez.

Billy Dennison

Mentor>>Boys track and field

Sophomore

On the track: In a dual against Medina, ran the mile in 4:24. Helped the 4×800 relay take second at the Berea Relays in 4:29 and anchored the winning DMR to help the Cardinals win the meet.

Off the track: "Favorite sports memory is going down to Virginia 2 years ago for an indoor meet with teammates." Hobbies include fishing, hiking, playing golf and skiing. Favorite subject is math. Enjoys hanging out with friends and family. Loves to watch the Browns and Cavs. Favorite food is barbecue wings.

Kylie Coleman

Mentor>>Girls track and field

Sophomore>>Sprints/relays/long jump

On the track/field: In a dual against Medina, won the long jump, won the 4×100, was second in the 100 and second in the 200. In the Mentor Cardinal Relays, won the long jump, 100 and sprint medley.

Off the track/field: "Ky" is in her first year of track and field after playing softball last year. "This year, I decided to give track another try and it's a decision I'll never regret. My favorite memories are all the hugs, smiles and laughs after our relay races with my teammates. I still play travel softball, as well as high school basketball." Favorite teams are Florida State softball and Iowa women's basketball. Favorite food is "probably ice cream" and favorite subject is art or math.

Tyrell Cloud

Brush>>Boys track and field

Junior

On the track: Earned MVP at the Gilmour Miele Invitational. Won the 110-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles and took second with 4×400 relay to help Arcs finish second.

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