News-Herald players of the week for Sept. 14
Sep. 14—Ava Hartman
Beaumont>>Girls cross country
Senior
On the course: Finished 15th at the Tiffin XC Carnival, leading the team to a 10th-place finish out of the 32-team field. Set a personal record time of 19:39.
Off the course: Lyndhurst resident plans on running in college. Favorite memories include cross country camp with the team and pasta dinners. Enjoys listening to music and watching Netflix. Favorite subject is history. Favorite food is pasta. Favorite movie is "Polar Express." Favorite show is "Outer Banks." Enjoys the music of the Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett.
Billy Dennison
Mentor>>Boys cross country
Junior
On the course: Took fifth at the Wooster Invitational in a lifetime best and school record 15:18.7. Has the fourth-fastest time in Division I in Ohio and the No. 1 time in the area.
Off the course: Favorite sports memory is going down to Virginia three years ago for an indoor meet with teammates. Hobbies are fishing, hiking, golfing 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.
Tiana Torrence
Wickliffe>>Girls soccer
Sophomore>>Forward
On the pitch: Scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Kirtland and a goal and assist in an 8-0 victory over Brooklyn.
Off the pitch: "T" says her favorite sports memory is ending her club spring season with 21 goals, three hat tricks and three assists. Loves to run track and field, too. Her personal record in the 100 her freshman season was 13.06 seconds. Favorite food is Caesar salad. Favorite subject is math. Loves watching "Outer Banks."
Jordan Johnson
Hawken>>Football
Junior>>RB/CB
On the field: In a win over Edgewood, rushed 35 times for 246 yards and three touchdowns, returned a punt 51 yards for a TD and scored a two-point conversion for 26 total points.
Off the field: "JoJo" is a Cleveland Heights resident. Favorite sports memory is scoring his first two varsity touchdowns on homecoming during his freshman year. Hobbies include sleeping. Favorite food is macaroni and cheese. Favorite subject is math. Favorite teams are the Browns and Buckeyes.
Jake Kavcic
Gilmour>>Football
Senior>>QB/DB
On the field: Threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns for a total of 325 yards and five touchdowns in Gilmour's win over NDCL.
Off the field: Kirtland resident plans on playing football in college. "My favorite sports memories are when the team hangs out after a win or when we go out to eat. As a hobby, my brother and I made a wiffleball league with a whole bunch of our friends and we spend a ton of time hosting games. I'll also play a little bit of Madden or watch Netflix in my spare time. I'm a big math guy but my favorite subject is probably Spanish." Favorite movies are "Remember the Titans" and "Pearl Harbor." Favorite shows are "Friends" and "The Office." Is a big country music fan. Roots for the Browns, Cavaliers and Guardians.
Charlie Pollock
Chagrin Falls>>Boys golf
Junior
On the course: Tied for medalist honors at the NDCL Invitational with a 69. Took 13th at the Kent Invitational with a 77-74.
Off the course: "CP" enjoys snowboarding and fishing. Loves Chinese food. "My favorite sports memories are competing in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships in Pinehurst and traveling to state with the Chagrin golf team."
Marko Odorcic
Lake Catholic>>Boys soccer
Senior>>Center mid
On the pitch: Had one goal against Lutheran West in a 6-0 victory and another in a 6-0 win over Erie Cathedral Prep (Pa.). The Cougars are 7-0, and he has scored in all but one match this fall, with six goals and two assists.
Off the pitch: Mentor resident plans on playing sports in college. "My favorite sports memory was getting to play against some of the top soccer clubs in Croatia."
Emma McCartney
Chardon>>Volleyball
Senior>>Outside Hitter
On the court: In a win over Gilmour, had 24 kills, a 0.294 hitting percentage, 14 digs, two blocks and three aces. Is a team captain and leader on and off the court who recently found out she has a torn ACL and will not be playing the rest of the season.
Off the court: "Emmy" is head to Northern Illinois to continue playing volleyball. "Two of my favorite volleyball memories were against Kenston and Gilmour. Against Kenston, a ball went through my block, and I saved it by kicking it up using my knee. We then ended up getting the point. My other favorite volleyball memory was when we beat Gilmour. Nobody expected us to win because we were missing our starting setter and one of our right sides. It shows that Chardon volleyball has a deep bench." Hobbies include ping pong and pickleball. Favorite food is Mom's homemade pasta. Favorite movie is "Fast and Furious." Favorite show is "The Bachelorette." Enjoys the music of Arctic Monkeys. Favorite teams are the Guardians, Browns, Bengals and Ohio State.
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