Vote: Who should be SBLive Ohio's high school Athlete of the Week (10/24/2023)?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Ohio high school Athlete of the Week for October 15-21. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com.
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Caden Bailey, Milford football
In his first varsity start, Bailey threw for four touchdowns to cap off a 42-21 win over Turpin. The victory secured Milford’s first Eastern Cincinnati Conference title since 1986 and its first unbeaten season since 1957.
Amiya Bowles, Bexley girls tennis
The sophomore defended her Division II state crown with a 6-1, 6-2 win in the state championship match to give her two state titles in two years.
Ryan Brass, Elder football
With the Panthers down 23-21 and just 14 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Brass scored from seven yards out to help defeat La Salle 29-23.
Marquan Braswell, Toledo Central Catholic football
Rushed for 131 yards on 25 carries and four touchdowns to lead the Fighting Irish to a 43-28 victory over Detroit Cass Tech (Michigan).
Adriana Bright, Field girls soccer
Her goal on the final penalty kick of a shootout gave the Falcons a 2-2 (5-4 PK) win over St. Vincent-St. Mary in the sectional final.
Tess Bucher, North Canton Hoover girls tennis
With a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Westlake’s Amara Brahmbhatt in the Division I state championship match, the University of Kentucky commit won Hoover’s first state tennis title.
Isaac Bunts, Perkins football
In a 55-28 win at Tiffin Columbian, Bunts finished with 248 yards on 30 carries and three touchdowns. Bunts’ biggest play of the night came on a 56-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
Devlan Daniel, Indian Hill football
The freshman running back had 14 carries for 260 yards and three touchdowns in the Braves' 44-13 road win over Taylor.
Ryan Dwyer, Aurora football
With Aurora down 7-3 in the fourth quarter, the backup quarterback came up clutch for the Greenmen, throwing a 25-yard touchdown pass in the final minutes against Highland to help Aurora beat Highland 9-7 to take the Suburban League crown.
Brandon Escobar, Mayfield boys soccer
Scored a goal in overtime in the 103rd minute to lift the Wildcats over Willoughby South 3-2 in the sectional semifinals.
Vaughn Harber, Columbus St. Francis DeSales boys golf
Took home the Division I state title and broke the OHSAA individual state tournament record by firing a 69-66-135 at the Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course.
Justin “Hawk” Hill, Buchtel football
Scored two touchdowns in the Griffins’ 31-0 win over Firestone to help Buchtel finish the regular season at .500 and 4-1 in t he Akron City Series.
Diore Hubbard, Gahanna Lincoln football
Ran for 264 yards on 35 carries and three touchdowns in the Lions’ 35-28 win over Pickerington North in double overtime.
Braydon Johnson, Lakota West football
Finished with 74 yards on the ground and four scores in the Firebirds’ 42-14 victory over Hamilton. Johnson had three rushing touchdowns and a 61-yard touchdown reception in the second half.
Tyler “Ty” Kaufmann, Avon football
The junior running back had touchdown runs of 17 and 63 yards in the first half to help the Eagles defeat Avon Lake 45-0.
Justin Knouff, Marion Local football
Led the offense with four touchdown passes, including a 56-yarder in the second quarter, as Marion Local scored 28 straight points to beat Coldwater 35-14.
Christian Lynch, Ursuline football
The Princeton commit scored three touchdowns en route to defeating Cardinal Mooney 35-16.
Siena Maschke, Laurel girls golf
Won the OHSAA Division I girls state title with a 70-73-143 on the Ohio State University Grey Course.
Lucas Weaver, Walsh Jesuit football
The junior running back scored twice in the fourth quarter to help the Bruins top Padua 44-41 and win the Crown Conference title.
Brandon White, St. Edward football
With the score tied 7-7 in the fourth quarter, White scored the game-winning touchdown on a 13-yard run. The sophomore running back finished with 130 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown as the Eagles edged Archbishop Hoban 14-7.
Mike Wright Jr., Massillon football
Wright Jr. played on both sides of the ball, recording three sacks on defense and rushing for 11 yards and a touchdown on offense. The Tigers defeated Canton McKinley 35-0.
