Announcing The Enquirer's Greater Cincinnati Winter All-Stars for 2023-2024

With another winter high school sports season officially in the books, The Cincinnati Enquirer presents the 2023-2024 Winter All-Stars, also known as the all-city teams.

On the wrestling mat, four boys wrestlers won state titles, headlined by Eugene Harney's second straight gold medal. Chloe Dearwester cemented her status as one of the best wrestlers in state history with a fourth state title.

Loveland's Elizabeth Madison is now a two-time state champion, having gone 81-1 over the past two seasons.In the pool, St. Xavier started a new state team title winning streak by going back-to-back and winning its 44th overall championship. The Mason girls also secured their fourth runner-up finish at the state level.

Here are the Enquirer's all-city performers for the winter season. The boys and girls basketball lists were released separately on April 24.

Boys Archery

Archer of the Year

Jacob Klette, Ryle – He finished fourth in the Region 6 tournament with 288 to lead a deep Raiders team to the regional championship, then shot 285 in the state tournament to help the Raiders finish second. He also shot 291 at the NASP state tournament.

Coach of the Year

Mark Evans, Ryle – He led the Raiders to second place in the state tournament and the Region 6 championship.

First team

Jack Albertson, Ryle; Timmy DePue, Ryle; John Dougherty, Highlands; Jordan Evans, Ryle; Kyle Kirkpatrick, Cooper; Jacob Klette, Ryle; Lucas Powers, Dixie Heights; Griffin Sanders, Highlands; Kayson Stone, Cooper; Christian Wallace, Ryle

Second team

Kennan Caudill, Ryle; Tanner Collins, Williamstown; Justin Danna, Pendleton County; Kanishk Devarakonda, Ryle; Trenton Dietz, Ryle; Josh Forman, Williamstown; William Ligon, Conner; Brayden Nevels, Cooper; Ethan Pauciulo, Ryle; Cameron Waltz, Beechwood

Honorable mention

Boone County: Tyler Seng; Conner: William Jordan; Cooper: Jaiden Knauer, Colton Lancaster, Benjamin Sparks; Covington Catholic: Jackson Halpin; Dixie Heights: Landon Ackerman, Spencer Meyers; Grant County: Nicholas Brewer, Reed Chapman, Corbin Jones; Pendleton County: Jacob Craig, Ashton Jones, Michael Turner; Ryle: Wyatt Bailey, Thomas Evans, Jonah Rettig; St. Henry: Gavin Armbruster; Scott: Ari Edmonds; Simon Kenton: Drew Moyer; Villa Madonna: Ethan Barker; Walton-Verona: Nathan Dinser; Williamstown: Colten Julian, Cameron Martin, Jaden Souder.

Girls Archery

Archer of the Year

Lexus Goff, Scott – She won the state championship with a 296 out of 300, and finished fourth in the Region 6 tournament with a 283.

Coach of the Year

Bob Kirk, Scott – He led the Eagles to ninth place in the KHSAA state tournament.

First team

Kaila Allphin, Boone County; Lexus Goff, Scott; Alexis Hunt, Conner; Reagan McPhedran, Highlands; Danielle Moore, Scott; Emily Paul, Simon Kenton; Rylan Rhoton, Pendleton County; Adyson Rigney, Dixie Heights; Taylin Smith, Scott; Emma Vicars, Simon Kenton

Second team

Nellie Albritton, Highlands; Nichole Alspach, Scott; Ashley Fields, Beechwood; Alyssa Holtmann, Cooper; Lola Lower, Grant County; Anna Beth McCarty, Simon Kenton; Nyla McIntosh, Simon Kenton; Cora Beth Mehltretter, Simon Kenton; Shaye Partin, Williamstown; Olivia Willman, Scott

Honorable mention

Cooper: Addison Beach, Siena Lombard; Dixie Heights: Mallory Smith; Grant County: Laura Goebel, Lydia Smith; Pendleton County: Catalina Furman, Leyah Hyden, Lily Rice; Ryle: Amanda Buckley, Gwen Harmon, Amelia Whalen; Scott: Lilly Jones, Sophia Ramos, Katie Schlensker, Riley Smith, Mariah Townsend, Lucy Wynn; Simon Kenton: Theresa Henegar, Kilee Spegal; Williamstown: Jasmine Patton, Jocelyn Young.

Basketball

The Enquirer placed the boys and girls basketball all-stars into a separate story. You can find that list here.

Bowling

Ohio Division I

Player of the year

Tanner Iles, Oak Hills – He had the top average in the city at 218.8 and was the Greater Miami Conference player of the year. He finished fourth in the sectional tournament, 15th in the district tourney and 68th at state while leading the Highlanders to league and sectional titles.

Coach of the year

Andrew Bridges, Oak Hills – He led the Highlanders to the Greater Miami Conference championship, sectional championship, district runner-up finish, and 13th in the state tournament.

First team

Jace Amann, La Salle; Andrew Berkemeier, St. Xavier; Graham Copley, Anderson; Aiden Hoyte, Hamilton; Tanner Iles, Oak Hills; Steven Kramer, Lebanon; Elijah Mackenzie, Turpin; Quentin Morgan, La Salle; Brady Sabin, Oak Hills; Will Shepard, West Clermont.

Second team

Brady Burns, Loveland; Charles Huhn, Batavia; Trey Lambert, Monroe; Casey Lecount, Oak Hills; Andrew Ray, Milford; Noah Schott, Elder; Carson Singleton, Northwest; Curtis Swezey, Springboro; Edward Walker Jr., Northwest; Gionni Williams, Lebanon.

Honorable mention

Anderson: Elijah Haynes; Batavia: Nick Burke; Colerain: Rayshawn Moore; Edgewood: Michael Marts; Elder: Jayden Brown, Thomas Hater, Will Koch; Fairfield: Alex Aichele, Ben Carberry, Sam Richendollar; Blake Stark, Ty Wilson; Goshen: A.J. Cameron, Landen Fischer, Cohen Hamann; Harrison: Conner Pierce, Cameron Seibel; La Salle: Tyler Flannery, John Schneider, Ben Seger; Lakota West: Colby Hosier; Lebanon: Tommy Holton, Steven Kramer; Little Miami: Max Giller; Loveland: Wyatt Glassmeyer, Rhys Kersten; Mason: Broderick Hansen, Ryan Monahan, Noah Riley; Middletown: Nathan Chupka, Hunter Fultz, Joseph Shaw, Lamarcus Ward; Milford: Eli Foertsch, Ryan Lemley; Monroe: Corey Carter Williams; Mt. Healthy: Kaden Hite; New Richmond: Derrick Klinker, Jackson Mosbaugh; Northwest: Vincent Edwards, Kyle Jackson; Oak Hills: Dawson Wagel; Ross: Tanner Schneberger, Blake Stewart; St. Xavier: Keegan Barbee, Connor Cahill; West Clermont: Matthew Samples; Wilmington: Landon Mellinger, Austin Oglesby, Preston Sholler; Winton Woods: Javier Echevaria Aliccea.

Ohio Division II

Player of the year

Brandon Moritz, Clinton-Massie – He averaged 220 for the season and was player of the year in the Southern Buckeye-American. He finished second in the sectional tournament and 48^th in the district tournament while leading the Falcons to the state tournament and the sectional team championship.

Coach of the year

Tyler Hayslip, Clinton-Massie – He led the Falcons to the sectional championship and ninth in the state tournament.

First team

Michael Brown, Cincinnati Christian; Peyton Frank, Reading; Bowen Garibay, Norwood; Keller Harrison, Cincinnati Christian; Mason Keck, Clinton-Massie; Sam Massie, Clinton-Massie; Jon Mil, Deer Park; Brandon Moritz, Clinton-Massie; Wyatt Smith, Clinton-Massie; Ian Stacy, Reading

Second team

Caden Bray, Taylor; Riley Carman, Norwood; Jarod Daniels, Blanchester; Jordan Hutchinson, Georgetown; Elan Little, Seven Hills; Joe Mil, Deer Park; Corvin Pittenger, Clinton-Massie; Jhace Pryor, Bethel-Tate; Quinten Questa, Badin; Gabe Schmidt, Reading

Honorable mention

Badin: Luke Questa, Henry Tenkotte; Bethel-Tate: Jordan Essig, Luke Pelvit; Blanchester: Randy Eckman, Sebastian Smith; Clark Montessori: Anders Saling; Fayetteville-Perry: Brian Halker, Jack Hoskins, Jaxon Rash; Georgetown: Kaiden Black; Mariemont: Ben Webster; McNicholas: Ben Jones, Hayden Shelly; Middletown Christian: Spencer Thompson; North College Hill: Mr. Allen; Norwood: Kaden Howard, Chris Tubbs; Purcell Marian: Miles Richardson, Christopher Williams; Roger Bacon: Joe Britton; Seven Hills: Adi Duggal, Rocco Maislin, Nicholas Stein; Taylor: Caden Bray; Williamsburg: Craig Haas, Jonothan Helton; Wyoming: Javen Gragston, Abe Rempe.

Northern Kentucky

Player of the year

Kyan Brewer, Pendleton County – He led the Wildcats to the Region 5 team championship and the state semifinals. He averaged 218.4 during conference matches. He finished second in the regional singles championship and fifth in the state tournament.

Coach of the year

Dennis Hutchison, Pendleton County – He led the Wildcats to the Region 5 championship and the state semifinals.

First team

Tyler Blume, Simon Kenton; Bradley Brann, Pendleton County; Kyan Brewer, Pendleton County; Dylan Davis, Covington Catholic; J.D. Hitt, Campbell County; Dylan Inyart, Ryle; Tyler Ketron, Cooper; Maddox Kuryla, Boone County; Bryce Sargent, Campbell County; Antonio Williams, Boone County

Second team

Mason Booth, Campbell County; Braden Brann, Pendleton County; Peyton Elmore, Boone County; Riley Flerlage, Conner; Raiyu Halpin, Simon Kenton; Lucas Hug, Boone County; Andrew Ketron, Cooper; Matthew Maher, Cooper; Aleck Meredith, Simon Kenton; Rex Richter, Conner

Honorable mention

Beechwood: Gabe Grinsteinner; Campbell County: Brayden Griffith-Ayers; Conner: Chris Taylor; Covington Catholic: Mason Bowman; Holy Cross: Jordan Fabre; Pendleton County: Leroy Bryant, Jordan Ewers; Ryle: Tianze Qin; Scott: Robert Stegman.

Girls bowling

Ohio Division I

Player of the year

Kylie Fisher, Wilmington – She led the Hurricane to a sectional championship, a third-place finish in the district tournament and the semifinals of the state tournament. She finished second in the state tournament individually after winning a sectional title. She averaged 204.1.

Coach of the year

Marcy Peerless, Lakota West – She led the Firebirds to the Greater Miami Conference championship and a 17-0 match record.

First team

Payton Beard, St. Ursula; Carolyne Doyle, Harrison; Kylie Fisher, Wilmington; Anna Francisco, Harrison; Haley Goodman, Northwest; Sami Hasselbeck, Seton; Cora Mundstock, Oak Hills; Mackenzie Pyle, Wilmington; Reese Volk, Lakota West; Nevaeh Williams, Walnut Hills

Second team

Courtney Carmack, West Clermont; Kiley Comberger, Wilmington; Kendall Cook, Mercy McAuley; Julianna Duker, Mercy McAuley; Lily Holder, Western Brown; Taylor Hooks, West Clermont; Malaysia Logan, Fairfield; Ariana Machuca, Batavia; A.J. Paszczykowski, Turpin; Hannah Weigle, Little Miami

Honorable mention

Anderson: Morgan Lubbers, Paige Ward; Batavia: Isabelle Peck, Breana Rivero; Colerain: Makayla Geer; Hamilton: Kate Getz; Lakota West: Addison Hoelscher, Abigail Hoelscher, Stephany Provchy; Lebanon: Kaelynn Boyd, Lilly Daniels, Madison Hale, Caitlyn Kober; Mercy McAuley: Jadyn Carle; Middletown: Katlyn Boggs; Milford: Brylie Gold, Cali Meshew; Mt. Notre Dame: Kaylee Braun; Oak Hills: Emma Brunner, Carly Littelmann; Princeton: Khushi Patel, Sophia Roberts, Ariana Washington; Ross: Candence Angilecchia, Ashley Farris, Karsen Power; St. Ursula: Lizzie Braunstein, Shelby Luebbering; Seton: Maire Brogan, Sarah Evans, Kenlie Littlemann; Springboro: Katherine Kolb; Taylor: Gracie Doerger, Ellie Miller; Ursuline: Lauren Haas; Western Brown: Brianna Iaroli; Wilmington: Izzy Rhoads.

Ohio Division II

Player of the year

Carolyn Edmisten, Georgetown – She averaged 192.8 for the season, won a sectional championship and finished sixth in the district tourney to qualify for state, where she finished 73^rd.

Coach of the year

Michelle Randolph, Bethel-Tate – She led the Tigers to a sectional team championship and co-championship of the SBAAC-National Division.

First team

Sophia Carazo, Summit Country Day; Carolyn Edmisten, Georgetown; Lucy Heringer, Deer Park; Heather King, Georgetown; Jacelyn Lawson, Clinton-Massie; Kimberly Lighthall, Clermont Northeastern; Melanie Liming, Georgetown; Brooklyn Porter, Cincinnati Christian; Kaylee Randolph, Bethel-Tate; Reese Rohlfs, Reading

Second team

Shelby Bergfeld, Williamsburg; Annslee Braden, Norwood; Seleste Brinker, Cincinnati Christian; Hannah Chandler, Reading; Hannah Goodman, Bethel-Tate; Haley Hinkle, Clinton-Massie; Madi Kasman, Seven Hills; Kaitlyn Rassi, Summit Country Day; Katie Singleton, Badin; Tori Singleton, Badin

Honorable mention

Bethel-Tate: Hannah Boyd; Clinton-Massie: Haley Hinkle; Fayetteville-Perry: Jaelyn Barber; Georgetown: Heather King; McNicholas: Katie Noble; Miami Valley Christian Academy: Claire Evans; Middletown Christian: Kayla Stoner, Rachel Wolfenbarger; Purcell Marian: Katie Slamkowski; Roger Bacon: Sophia Siegel-Barlow; Summit Country Day: Hana Conte.

Northern Kentucky

Player of the year

Alyssa Bechtol, Dixie Heights – She won the Region 6 singles championship and finished 11^th in the state tournament. She had the high average in league matches of 185.9 including a perfect 300, and led the Colonels to the Region 6 team championship.

Coach of the year

David Phelps, Dixie Heights – He led the Colonels to the Region 6 team championship.

First team

Lily Bauer, Simon Kenton; Alyssa Bechtol, Dixie Heights; Kree Brewer, Pendleton County; Madison Crawford, Pendleton County; Olivia Hicks, Lloyd Memorial; Ava Mayfield, Boone County; Abby Sargent, Campbell County; Izzy Sears, Boone County; Alexis Tignor, Cooper; Abree Young, Dixie Heights

Second team

Ashlee Bolton, Cooper; Savanaha Cloyd, Campbell County; Josie Day, Cooper; Kali Dennemann, Campbell County; Teegan Ellison, St. Henry; Zoe England, Cooper; Alivia Miller, Boone County; Kaydence Mullins, Dayton; Hayley Pelstring, Notre Dame

Honorable mention

Beechwood: Hailey Noah, Haylee Nordmeyer; Boone County: Josie Hollingsworth; Dixie Heights: Rylee Phelps; Highlands: Molly DeSola; Lloyd Memorial: Zoe Waltz; Newport Central Catholic: Reagon Hill; Ryle: Sophie Arvin, Erin Collins; Scott: Riley Howell; Simon Kenton: Mary Hollon.

Gymnastics

Player of the year

Tanvi Mayya, Sycamore ‒ Tanvi was the all-around champion at the Cincinnati City Championships, district champion on floor and runner-up in all-around. She qualified for the state championships in all of the events.

Coach of the year

Stacey Bailey, Anderson ‒ She led Anderson to a first-place finish at the Cincinnati City Championships and a fourth-place finish at the Southwest Ohio District Championships.

First team

Lily Christensen, Batavia; Abigail Dittmann, Turpin; Anya Freson, Lakota East; Keira Laite, Mariemont; Tanvi Mayya, Sycamore; Bri Miller, West Clermont; Madelyn Miller, Western Brown; Brooklyn Scheiman, Anderson

Honorable mention

Anderson: Ev Teece, Maggie Hartong, Chloe Harves; Cincinnati Country Day: Hayden Zimmerman; Indian Hill: Samantha Rozakis; Kings: Chesnie Weisbrod, Abbie Snyder; Lakota East: Reagan Snyder, Emma Wilkerson; Lakota West: Geraldine Armenta-Leyva, Leah McElveen; Turpin: Maddie Smith; West Clermont: Skylar Hutchinson

Ice hockey

Player of the year

Matthew Langenderfer, St. Xavier ‒ The senior forward was honorable mention All-State, second-team All-Capital Hockey Conference and first-team All-White Division in the CHC.

Coach of the year

Bob Bove, St. Xavier ‒ The Bombers went 26-10-2 overall and reached the regional quarterfinals in the OHSAA postseason.

First team

Ben Brinker, Elder; Andrew Coburn, St. Xavier; Jack Davis, St. Xavier; Chris Heekin, St. Xavier; Matt Langenderfer, St. Xavier; Justin Lux, Mason; Blake Newlin, Moeller; Brian O’Connor, St. Xavier; Braeden Sample, Moeller; Greyson Sanders, Springboro; Jack Schaltz, St. Xavier; Tristan Schroeder, Springboro; Noah Smith, Moeller

Second team

Grayson Adkins, Mason; Brian Cleary, Elder; Owen Horvath, Elder; Eli Natorp, Mason; Johnny Murrow, Springboro; Jeffrey Pitcher, Mason; Jake Sackenheim, Moeller; Ben Sebesy, Springboro; Tanner Levin, Mason; Jack Vetter, Elder

Boys swimming and diving

Ohio Division I

Swimmer of the year

Thackston McMullan, St. Xavier ‒ The senior capped off his high school career by winning state and regional titles in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle and the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays. The multi-time All-American and University of California commit won nine state titles in his high school career and contributed to three team state titles.

Diver of the year

Noah Horwitz, Anderson ‒ The sophomore won the sectional title with 488.10 points, the district title with 491.20 points and was 12th at the state championships after scoring 437 points.

Coach of the year

Dave Albert, St. Xavier ‒ He led the Bombers to a second straight team state championship. They scored 302 points to clear second place by 73 points. It is the Bombers' 44th state title.

First team

Cooper Burt, Ross; Bryce Cousins, West Clermont; Cameron Craft, Walnut Hills; Jaeger Ellerman, St. Xavier; Patrick Eminger, Milford; Ethan Fang, Mason; A.J. Gomez, Lakota East; Ryder Hicks, Moeller; Noah Horwitz, Anderson; Alex Ingram, St. Xavier; Thackston McMullan, St. Xavier; Hoyt Noble, Walnut Hills; Nathan Spetz, Lakota West; Max Ward, St. Xavier

Second team

Will Ballard, Kings; Connor Bennett, Ross; Liam Bien, St. Xavier; Brady Campbell, Milford; Ryan Corson, La Salle; Jacob Eminger, Milford; Luke Eminger, Milford; Emmett Fentress, Milford; Chase Grisi, St. Xavier; Tyler Houpt, Mason; Simon Huth, Sycamore; Jake Karulf, Moeller; Hayden Meyers, Turpin; Juju Nkhumane, Sycamore; Collin Preissler, Sycamore; Evan Preissler, Moeller; Ethan Tu, Mason; Xander Williams, Lakota East; Leland Woeste, Little Miami

Ohio Division II

Swimmer of the year

Arjun Velayutham, Indian Hill ‒ The Cincinnati Hills League swimmer of the year recorded four top-five finishes at district and state. He took third in the 500-yard freestyle and fourth in the 200-yard freestyle at state and helped the Braves win the 200-yard medley relay and 400-yard freestyle relay at district.

Diver of the year

Uziah Groh, Indian Hill ‒ The freshman took fourth place in the sectional and district meets in his first year of varsity diving. He also made the CHL first team for his efforts.

Coach of the year

Matt Harrison, Indian Hill ‒ Harrison led the Braves to a fourth-place team finish at the Division II state meet.

First team

Jake Dobson, Madeira; Eli Franke, St. Xavier; Patrick Gibbons, Badin; Leo Gustavsson, Purcell Marian; Carter Hagenauer, Wyoming; Colin McNerney, Seven Hills; Carter Rummer, Wyoming; Henry Stimson, Seven Hills; Arjun Velayutham, Indian Hill; Weichu Wang, Cincinnati Country Day; Max Welty, Madeira; Jeffrey Wenker, Indian Hill

Second team

Lucas Brockhoff, Taylor; Samuel Cagle, Clark Montessori; Jake Calvert, Wyoming; Quinn Heis, Mariemont; Willem Hogenesch, Wyoming; Nate Gemmel, Madeira; Joey Kissing, New Richmond; Aiden Ok, Indian Hill; Mateo Ramirez, Madeira; Jonathan Reilly, Roger Bacon; Matt Schomaker, Roger Bacon; Jason Starodub, Cincinnati Country Day; Cooper Stenken, Wyoming; Nick Wickler, CHCA.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana

Swimmer of the year

Chase Knopf, Ryle ‒ The sophomore won the 200-yard freestyle relay, 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke at regionals, and helped the Raiders to a 400-yard freestyle relay runner-up finish. At the state meet, he took third in the 200-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100-yard backstroke while helping the 200-yard freestyle relay to a fifth-place finish and the 400-yard freestyle relay to a sixth-place finish.

Diver of the year

Landon Isler, Ryle ‒ After finishing the state preliminary and semifinal rounds in second place, he mounted a comeback in the final rounds to give Ryle its first state diving title. Isler finishes with a score of 554.15. He also took second place at the regional meet with 533.15 points.

Coach of the year

Jeff Floyd, Ryle ‒ He led the Raiders to a regional team title, scoring 516 points. The Raiders then took third place at the state meet with 177 points, narrowly missing out on second place.

First team

Chanith Abeysinghe, Highlands; Sam Baker, St. Henry; Griffin Barlow, Highlands; Andrew Boh, Covington Catholic; A.J. Broering, Holy Cross; Luke Deegan, Highlands; Chase Denigan, Ryle; Will Dusing, Covington Catholic; Ty Dropic, Villa Madonna; Landon Isler, Ryle; Chase Knopf, Ryle; Andrew Kruger, Covington Catholic; Jake Larkin, Covington Catholic; Andy Pleiman, Ryle; Cono Presti, Beechwood

Second team

Cam Ayres, Covington Catholic; Garrett Dennis, Ryle; Lucas Dilger, Ryle; Lake Durrett, St. Henry; Noah Gracey, Highlands; Charlie Herfel, Highlands; Jonah Hunt, Scott; James Jehn, Scott; Zach Kelley, Campbell County; Peyton Knollman, Covington Catholic; Landon LaCroix, Cooper; Austin Maley, Dixie Heights; Grayson McClain, Cooper; Nash Parsons, Ryle; Isaiah Reinhart, Simon Kenton; Wilson Robling, Cooper; Will Smith, Scott; Henry Strotman, East Central; Larry Wallace, Campbell County; Connor Wolnitzek, Scott; Eli Zehnder, Ryle

Girls swimming and diving

Ohio Division I

Swimmer of the year

Bella Teply, Mason ‒ The sophomore was a Greater Miami Conference first-team honoree before winning the 200- and 500-yard freestyle races at districts and swimming on the second-place 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays. She took second place in all four events at the state meet.

Diver of the year

Natalie Reising, Anderson ‒ The senior finished third at sectionals before winning the district competition with 416.70 points. She finished 12th at state.

Coach of the year

Mark Sullivan, Mason ‒ He was named the GMC coach of the year as the Comets won their 17th straight league title. Sullivan was also named the OHSAA Division I coach of the year after Mason finished as the team runner-up at the state meet.

First team

Bella Basford, Anderson; Aubrey Buchanan, St. Ursula; Melia Eckman, Ursuline; Dana Fairbanks, Mason; Natalie Gockerman, St. Ursula; Grier Gordon, Ursuline; Averie Heizman, Mount Notre Dame; Sydney Herr, St. Ursula; Natalie Reising, Anderson; Faith Rudowski, Kings; Quinn Schureck, Walnut Hills; Maya Schweikert, Kings; Cora Spetz, Lakota West; Norah Smyth, Ursuline; Bella Teply, Mason

Second team

Bailey Bacher, Lakota East; Ashleigh Bender, Kings; Lily Blankenship, Turpin; Abbie Curry, Talawanda; Roya Dos Anjos, Walnut Hills; Audrey Fox, Milford; Isabella Giraldo, Mason; Julia Gregory, Mason; Ashlyn Hoffman, Mount Notre Dame; Caroline Lied, St. Ursula; Keelyn Maines, Lebanon; Sofia Matern, Walnut Hills; Maggie O’Toole, Anderson; Maddie Roos, Seton; Kate Ryan, Mount Notre Dame; Megan Schoenlein, Mason; Isabelle Schroeder, Loveland; Alyssa Uhlman, Ursuline; Chloe Wall, Mason; Zoe Wuerdeman, Oak Hills

Ohio Division II

Swimmer of the year

Taylor Bacher, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy ‒ The Miami Valley Conference Swimmer of the Year won the 200-yard freestyle at district and state and the 500-yard freestyle district title before finishing as the state runner-up. Bacher also helped the 200-yard freestyle relay finish fourth at state and the 400-yard freestyle relay finish eighth.

Diver of the year

Josie Festa, Indian Hill ‒ The senior comfortably won the sectional and district titles before finishing fourth overall at state, scoring 391.30 points.

Coach of the year

Don Rielag, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy ‒ He was the Miami Valley Conference Co-Coach of the Year and led the Eagles to a fifth-place finish at state. With 130 points, CHCA was the only team from Cincinnati to score over 100 points.

First team

Taylor Bacher, CHCA; Julia Bohl, Mariemont; Josie Festa, Indian Hill; Gabby Henz, Indian Hill; Ansley Neff, Wyoming; Marina Oria, Indian Hill; Emma Palmer, Lebanon; Caroline Ramirez, Cincinnati Country Day; Reese Reilly, Roger Bacon; Corine Rieskamp, Taylor; Emma Rosenbaum, McNicholas; Julia Shafer, CHCA; Bella Zaring, Summit Country Day

Second team

Aubrey Barlag, Mercy McAuley; Kathleen Burke, Badin; Raine Ellerman, Seven Hills; Jane Feichtner, Madeira; Rachel Fossum, Fenwick; Ella Garza, Madeira; Lila Gregory, CHCA; Amelia Hlebak, Mercy McAuley; Libby Holmes, Indian Hill; Mia Kantz, Taylor; Cate LeRoy, Madeira; Marisol Mason, Indian Hill; Wambui Mbui, Wyoming; Lily Mitchell, Summit Country Day; Audrey Nickell, Badin; Josie Schneider, Seven Hills; Gabby Serafin, Mercy McAuley; Madison Stecher, Roger Bacon; Sophie Tindale, Indian Hill

Northern Kentucky/Indiana

Swimmer of the year

Sadie Hartig, Notre Dame ‒ The junior won four regional titles, then proceeded to win the 500-yard freestyle at state, take fourth in the 200-yard freestyle, third in the 400-yard freestyle relay and sixth in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Diver of the year

Peytton Moore, Cooper ‒ The senior ended her high school career as a five-time regional champion and three-time state champion. She defeated Madison Southern's Reagan Patterson by 0.45 points at the state meet.

Coach of the year

Jeff Floyd, Ryle ‒ He led the Raiders to a tie for first in the regional team standings. They took third place at state, scoring 140.5 points to improve on their seventh-place finish in 2023. When added to the boys score of 177 points, the Raiders won the combined team title.

First team

Ryon Argo, Beechwood; Abby Carnes, Notre Dame; Alexis Fassbender, St. Henry; Sadie Hartig, Notre Dame; Grace Hedger, Campbell County; Clare Herfel, Highlands; Addi Johnson, Dixie Heights; Sarah Jones, Highlands; Sarah Littrell, St. Henry; Peytton Moore, Cooper; Ragan Moore, Highlands; Chris Nowak, Cooper; Hannah Panko, Ryle; Sophie Thomas, Conner; Danaka Tucker, Notre Dame; Haley Waters, Dixie Heights; Reese Yauger, Ryle

Second team

Sarah Bidleman, Conner; Savannah Bien, Notre Dame; Bree Cleary, East Central; Audrey Bumgardner, East Central; Lydia DeVita, Ryle; Ava Hammons, Ryle; Melia Kinross, Ryle; Dahlia Kissel, Dixie Heights; Sara Kleier, St. Henry; Keira Kobida, Highlands; Gabrielle Lee, Beechwood; Kella Pentiuk, Boone County; Rylee Pernell, Scott; Sammie Poulos, Notre Dame; Rebecca Raziano, Villa Madonna; Freya Reil, Dixie Heights; Sami Sierocki, Boone County; Maddie Staley, Beechwood; Gabriella Stephens, Ryle; Ella Thomas, Conner; Addison Tinkler, Highlands; Liv Wallace, Notre Dame

Boys wrestling

Ohio Division I

Wrestler of the year

Eugene Harney, Sycamore ‒ The senior was the 157-pound state champion, winning an OHSAA state title for the second consecutive season.

Coach of the year

Rico Hill, La Salle ‒ Hill's Lancers won the Greater Catholic League South title and were sectional and district champions before placing sixth in the Division I state tournament with one individual state champion.

First team

106: Colin Broxterman, Elder

113: Jack Bratton, Springboro

120: Tyton Kostoff, Colerain

126: Aiden Allen, La Salle

132: Kane Shawger, St. Xavier

138: Holden Huhn, La Salle

144: Wyatt Brock, Harrison

150: Londen Murphy, Moeller

157: Eugene Harney, Sycamore

165: Jack Willen, La Salle

175: Carson Thomas, La Salle

190: Matt Kowalski, Springboro

215: Will Adkins, Moeller

285: Lucas Stuerenberg, Moeller

Second team

106: Demarco Kates, Colerain

113: Adam Gelman, Sycamore

120: Nathan Moser, Monroe

126: Konner Lambers, Elder

132: Marshall Morency, Anderson

138: Jovanni Greco, Ross

144: Stone Busler, Moeller

150: Cohl Wandsnider, Harrison

157: Lucas Kurzhals, Elder

165: Kyser Kostoff, Colerain

175: Brycen Alley, Lebanon

190: Colin Wooldridge, La Salle

215: Wyatt Walker, Edgewood

285: Richard Thornton, Springboro

Honorable mention

106: Declan Hutt, La Salle; Connor Niehaus, Harrison; Joe Schnurstein, Anderson; Chazz Tallarigo, Oak Hills; 113: Gavin Boner, Harrison; Nick Dent, Loveland; Alijah Mohanna, La Salle; 120: Joey Franz, Springboro; Julius Knowles, Hamilton; Baron Miller, Harrison; Nick Vivian, La Salle; 126: Owen Dennis, Harrison; Sam Like, Little Miami; Jason Louiso, Edgewood; Marsel Sabirdjanov, Mason; 132: Bryce Sears, Colerain; Joey Thamann, Elder; Sebastian Vega, La Salle; 138:Micah Cottrell, Princeton; Noah Jackson, Moeller; Braeden Shanklin, Fairfield; 144: Elijah Marengo, La Salle; Isaiah Nichols, Edgewood; Micah Reynolds, Lakota West; Max Weimer, Springboro; 150: Josh Allen, Lakota West; Adam Clayton, Milford; Ryan Foster, Ross; 157: Peyton Folzenlogen, Loveland; Jared Johnston, Moeller; Jayden Little, Harrison; 165: Austin Dipzinski, Little Miami; Austin Holman, Milford; 175: Caleb Heilman, Loveland; Jordan Jackson, Colerain; Titus Ray, Ross; 190: Nick Lauter, Lebanon; Jet Sanchez, Moeller; 215: Cohen Reip, Lakota East; Tanner Smith, Lebanon; Aidan Weimer, Springboro; 285: Jahad Abdeljaber, Sycamore; Demetrius Stanley, Lakota East; Michael Yerian, Elder; Danny Waters, Loveland.

Ohio Division II

Wrestler of the year

P.J. Murphy, Reading ‒ Murphy was the Wrestler of the Year in the Cincinnati Hills League and was a sectional and district champion before finishing in third at the state tournament.

Coach of the year

Tim Kelly, Reading ‒ Reading finished as the CHL runners-up by two points, but bounced back claiming a sectional championship and a top 10 finish at districts. At state, Reading finished tied for 14^th and placed two wrestlers.

First team

106: Cody Lisle, Clinton-Massie

113: Vitaly Cristo, Indian Hill

120: Mario Rudolph, Mount Healthy

126: Josiah Puller, Wilmington

132: Mythias Stuckey, Wilmington

138: Darius Stewart, Wilmington

144: Nick Werbrich, Taylor

150: Gage Murphy, Reading

157: P.J. Murphy, Reading

165: Joel Hancock, Wyoming

175: Zach Yordy, Badin

190: Nate Ostendorf, Badin

215: Elijah Groh, Clinton-Massie

285: Dirk Konrad, Reading

Second team

106: Alonzo Woody, Wilmington

113: Conner Musser, Clinton-Massie

120: Max McCoy, Wilmington

126: T.J. Pastura, Batavia

132: Carson Kessen, Goshen

138: Elijah Lewis, Aiken

144: Gage Croley, Goshen

150: Cadyn Denniston, Wilmington

157: Malik Quiles, Hughes

165: Kash Keitz, Goshen

175: Cash Mounce, Clinton-Massie

190: Paul McKnight, Wilmington

215: Matthew Zirkle, Goshen

285: Jaden Owens, Goshen

Honorable mention

106: Cannon Bergeron, Taylor; Aiden Stith, Batavia; Tye Tunstall, Indian Hill; 113: Justin Moore, Western Brown; Tristan Skinner, Wilmington; 120: Nathan Hite, Western Brown; 126: Charles Howard, Aiken; 132: Evan Mercurio, Indian Hill; 138: Caden Hague, Badin; Jackson Runyon, Taylor; 144: Nate Bunkowske, Indian Hill; 150: Nate Hambrick, Woodward; Nykell Hughes, Mount Healthy; Ben Sweigard, Taylor; 157: Dorien Fredericks, Wyoming; 165: Hunter Monds, Clinton-Massie; Ethan Smith, Roger Bacon; 175: Alexander Ahlert, Indian Hill; 190: Trent Charlton, Reading; Davyion Johnson, Aiken; Brendan Musser, Clinton-Massie; 215: Eli Stockton, New Richmond.

Ohio Division III

Wrestlers of the year

Logan Dean, Bethel-Tate ‒ The senior placed at state for the third time, following up a third-place finish last year with his first state championship at 120 pounds.

Wyatt Hinton, Norwood ‒ Hinton improved from a sixth-place finish in 2023 to state champion, clinching the 138-pound state title.

Coach of the year

Chris Davidson, Madeira ‒ Davidson led Madeira to its second-straight CHL championship with a sectional title to follow. Madeira finished seventh at districts, sending four wrestlers to state.

First team

106: Blake Opichka, Madeira

113: Luke Neukam, Clermont Northeastern

120: Logan Dan, Bethel-Tate

126: Caden Otto, Madeira

132: Samuel McClain, Madeira

138: Wyatt Hinton, Norwood

144: Mark Ellis, Waynesville

150: Tristen Howard, Norwood

157: Tiger Moore, Clermont Northeastern

165: Levi Collins, Waynesville

175: Josh Groeber, Clermont Northeastern

190: Devin Isaac, Norwood

215: Maxwell James, Madeira

285: J.J. Hoeffel, Madeira

Second team

106: Khadim Lo, Finneytown

120: Mason Kelsch, Norwood

126: C.J. Stober, Bethel-Tate

132: Matthew Wheeler, Middletown Madison

138: Caleb Sears, Blanchester

144: Aidan Thiele, Madeira

150: Avery Hughes, East Clinton

157: Brady Volz, Finneytown

165: Josh Vilardo, Bethel-Tate

175: Jude Huston, Blanchester

190: Tristen Malone, Blanchester

215: Kaleb Barnhart, Williamsburg

285: Benjamin Federle, Waynesville

Honorable mention

106: Jaxon Vining, Clermont Northeastern; 120: Tyler Helton, Middletown Madison; Reid Wischer, Madeira; 126: William Stewart, Norwood; A.J. Sturwold, Williamsburg; 132: Jake Bunting, Clermont Northeastern; Kevin Chapple, North College Hill; Aiden Daniel, Williamsburg; 138: Joey Morris, Williamsburg; Cristopher Rider, East Clinton; 144: Ryan Hager, Williamsburg; Caden Hayes, Middletown Madison; Curtis Singleton, East Clinton; 150: Kody Clark, Middletown Madison; 157: Carson Hively, Waynesville; 165: Mitchel Braden, Clermont Northeastern; Lucas Cannady, St. Bernard; Kaden Sarbaugh, Middletown Madison; 175: Xavier Stonom, North College Hill; 190: Brody Bingle, Waynesville; 215: Eli Holley, Blanchester; 285: Owen Roberts, East Clinton; Aaron Turner, St. Bernard.

Northern Kentucky/Indiana

Wrestler of the year

Rilen Pinkston, Highlands ‒ Pinkston held an undefeated record to the state finals where he finished as the 157-pound runner-up. Pinkston placed at state three times in three different classes in his career for Highlands.

Coach of the year

Tim Ruschell, Ryle ‒ Ruschell led the Raiders to the Region 5 championship and qualified nine wrestlers for the state championships, placing seven with three third-place finishers.

First team

106: Luke Cornwell, Ryle

113: Clayton Badida, Conner

120: Landon Evans, Ryle

126: Jonah McCloskey, Simon Kenton

132: Cordion Abernathy, Conner

138: T.J. Meyer, Walton-Verona

144: Deacon Heisler, Campbell County

150: Rider Trumble, Ryle

157: Rilen Pinkston, Highlands

165: Ben Turner, Cooper

175: Caleb Duke, Ryle

190: Travis Steiber, Ryle

215: Luke Hyden, Walton-Verona

285: Bryce Sizemore, Conner

Second team

106: Nathan Reusch, Simon Kenton

113: Brennan East, Walton-Verona

120: Ethan Davis, Grant County

120: Braydan Blevins, Simon Kenton

126: Seth Page, Ryle

132: Jagger Ivin, Ryle

138: Christopher Ferraro, Campbell County

144: Timothy Sulfsted, Walton-Verona

150: Bryce Dennemann, Campbell County

157: Charles Woodring, Scott

165: Tyler Kennedy, Walton-Verona

175: Late Lawson, Boone County

190: Zach Russ, Highlands

215: Brayden Allender, Campbell County

285: Jayden Pointer, Boone County

Honorable mention

106: Keaton Dicken, Conner; 113: Christopher Arrenga-Mendez, Newport; Cain Hopkins, South Dearborn; Emilio Rodriguez, Covington Catholic; Xavier Stewart, Holmes; 120: Jaxon Carr, East Central; Maalik Washington, Conner; 126: C.J. Holt, Walton-Verona; Liam Hubbartt, South Dearborn; Austin McCombs, Conner; Michael Smith, Scott; Carson Webster, Grant County; 132: Craig Briggs, Covington Catholic; Ian Lawrence, Simon Kenton; Brogan Rullman, East Central; Travis Votel, Highlands; 138: Demitre Beltran, Cooper; Reese Hill, Holmes; Blake Taylor, Simon Kenton; Landon Walton, South Dearborn; Kayson White, Highlands; 144: Robert Cameron, Holmes; Nyden Euson, East Central; T.J. Hicks, Highlands; Ben Woosley, Simon Kenton; 150: Frank Armstrong, Simon Kenton; Keegan Bishop, Covington Catholic; Brayden Tudor, Lawrenceburg; 157: Nathan Seth, Conner; Callen Schmidt, Ryle; 165: Russell Bain, Ryle; Will Gallagher, Highlands; Parker Smith, Simon Kenton; 175: Cordell Abernathy, Conner; Charlie Alford, Campbell County; Lucas Hughes, Cooper; Harrison Smith, Covington Catholic; 190: Chase Bailey, Conner; Henry Morales, Dixie Heights; 215: Jack Lonaker, Cooper; Gio Mareno, Boone County; Brayden Rouse, East Central; 285: Anthony Foote, Covington Catholic.

Girls wrestling

Ohio

Wrestler of the year

Chloe Dearwester Harrison ‒ Dearwester capped off her historic career with another flawless season that ended with her fourth state championship.

Coach of the year

Chris Baird, Harrison ‒ Harrison sent eight wrestlers to state, including Chloe Dearwester who made history as a four-time individual state champion as the Wildcats finished second as a team.

First team

100: Camryn Gresham, Lakota East

105: Chloe Dearwester, Harrison

110: Charley Jones, New Richmond

115: Leah Willen, Harrison

120: Raegan Briggs, Harrison

125: Olivia Olive, Harrison

130: Kelsey King, Lakota West

135: Lilly Kinsel, Harrison

140: Rylee Dearwester, Harrison

145: Jesse Foebar, Clermont Northeastern

155: Natalie Carlisle, Lebanon

170: Elizabeth Madison, Loveland

190: Sydney Hall, Lakota East

235: Jessica Edwards, Harrison

Second team

100: Bri Graves, Oak Hills

105: Mia Skinner, Wilmington

110: Caiden Baird, Harrison

115: Caroline Davis, Ross

120: Kaylee Ramsey, Clinton-Massie

125: P.J. Broadus, Lebanon

130: Liberty Johnson, Clermont Northeastern

135: Janelle Donahue, Clermont Northeastern

140: Chanelle Trammell, Lebanon

145: Veronica Decaluwe, Harrison

155: Julia Bigl, Loveland

170: Meghan Werbrich, Taylor

190: Hailey Rose Caldwell, Taylor

235: Agam Lahyani, Sycamore

Honorable mention

100: Caroline Kearns, Sycamore; Laylla Sears, Blanchester; Raegin Jasontek, Bethel-Tate; Vita Savage, Taylor; 105: Aubrie Brown, Lebanon; Madelyn Rennie, Batavia; 110: Haley Williams, Mason; 115: Gabby Fenton, Taylor; Ariana Hale, Middletown; My’Shawanna Tinsley, Finneytown; Kai Walker, Mason; 120: DeeLyla Grantham, New Richmond; Jorja Lunkenheimer, Lakota East; Ali Singleton, Lakota West; 125: Breaunna Carroll, Fairfield; Anna March, Taylor; Ava Stephan, Clermont Northeastern; 130: Olivia Egner, Harrison; Hailey Hensler, Hamilton; Anavey Sanchez, Lebanon; 135: Andi Addis, Lebanon; Lilliana Anderson, Oak Hills; Kimora Carpenter, Princeton; 140: McKenna Conklin, Loveland; 145: Isabelle Barkley, Oak Hills; Veronica Decaluwe, Harrison; Natalie Jordan, Lakota Wesr; Nyah Thompson, Middletown; 155: Bella Johnson, Mason; Serenity Kinsel, Harrison; Taylor Moorman, Clermont Northeastren; Corinna Sowah, Lakota East; 170: Jaelyn Arrequin, Harrison; Jasmyn Ashford, Lakota East; Audrey Garcia, Ross; 190: Jasmin Calix, Winton Woods; Taryn Naill, Lebanon; Kiara Martin, Batavia; Kaitlyn McCann, Milford; Marian Rose, Sycamore; Chloe Vining, Clermont Northeastern; 235: Grace Keith, Wilmington.

Northern Kentucky

Wrestler of the year

Gabriella Ocasio, Simon Kenton ‒ Ocasio, a 2022 state champion and a 2023 runner-up in the Kentucky Wrestling Coaches Association championship, capped off her career with a 46-0 record and the 145-pound championship in the inaugural Kentucky High School Athletic Association girls state tournament.

First team

Sophie Anderson, Walton-Verona; Abby Berling, Highlands; Viktorya Emelianova, Ryle; Emily Heilman, Highlands; Emma Hood, Highlands; Riece Laughlin, Simon Kenton; Emma Moore, Walton-Verona; Gabriella Ocasio, Simon Kenton; Laila Pinkston, Highlands; Rose Thomas, Conner

Second team

Devon Banks, Simon Kenton; Emmalee Chinn, Campbell County; Natasha Knight, Newport; Avery Perkins, Simon Kenton; Emily Stephenson, Walton-Verona; Rokhaya Temple, Newport

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