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TRACK AND FIELD:  The ECC sponsors boys and girls track and field during the spring sports season. Our defending champions are from Loveland, who captured both the girls' and boys' 2025 team championships. CONFERENCE MEET:  This spring's ECC Meet is scheduled for May 4 at Loveland HS.  TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS:  Check out our ECC Track and Field records by clicking HERE for the boys and HERE for the girls!

The ECC is again recognizing Athletes of the Week at the middle school level.  Like our conference high schools, coaches will submit their student-athletes, and each recipient will be posted here weekly.

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ECC REGULAR SEASON POINT SYSTEM 

The ECC adopted a point system a few years back to determine junior high league champions. In basketball, each team's win is worth 3 points and each loss is worth 0 points. Winning percentage is NOT used to determine standings in regular season play.

BOYS BASKETBALL:  REGULAR SEASON UPDATES:  West Clermont (pictured below) finished 15-1 to capture the eighth grade ECC regular season championship. The seventh grade regular season title goes to Winton Woods who finished league play at 14-2.

ECC TOURNAMENT UPDATES:  West Clermont beat Loveland square in the eighth grade Championship Tournament finals. Kings defeated Milford in the seventh grade Championship Tourney final.

In the Invitational Tournament, Kings defeated Nagel in the eighth grade tourney final to take home the first-place trophy. The seventh grade trophy also went to Kings who downed Milford in the tourney final.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  REGULAR SEASON UPDATES:  Milford and Walnut Hills (pictured below) each finished the regular season 15-1 and will share the eighth grade regular season ECC title. Milford and Kings at 14-2 finished as co-Champs on the seventh grade level, ahead of third-place Nagel Silver who finished at 13-1, based on the league-adopted point system (3 points per win). 

ECC TOURNAMENT UPDATES: Your eighth grade Championship Tournament trophy went to Milford after downing Walnut Hills in the final. The seventh grade Championship Tourney title went to Kings with a win over Milford.

Congratulations to Milford eighth grade team for capturing the Invitational Tourney title with its win over the Milford seventh grade team.

WRESTLING:  CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS:  Your 2026 ECC Champions on the mat are the Loveland Tigers.  The squad finished ahead of runner-up West Clermont 286-231. See complete results HERE.

CHEER:  For the first time, the ECC hosted a junior high cheer competition, held at Walnut Hills January 17.  Congratulations to Lebanon for coming home with the team title, in large part due to first-place finishes in both Traditional Building and Game Day Building.  Milford finished second and Nagel third. Nagel captured titles in both Traditional Non-Building and Game Day Non-Building. See complete results HERE.

The ECC is again recognizing Athletes of the Week at the middle school level.  Like our conference high schools, coaches will submit their student-athletes, and each recipient will be posted here weekly.

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Kings seventh grade boys basketball player Henry Frambes is the kind of teammate every team hopes for. He shows up ready to give his best, no matter the score, the circumstances, or the spotlight. Henry leads through effort and consistency, setting the tone with hard work and a positive attitude. He supports those around him and celebrates others’ successes. Whether things are going well or not, you can count on Henry to  encourage and give everything he has for the team.

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Winton Woods seventh grade boys basketball player Matthew Birch had 31 points, three steals, and three assists in a match-up against Nagel Blue. He also recorded 20 points, five steals, and five assists against Lebanon. In the week's final game, Matthew tallied 17 points, seven assists, and four steals and Tommie Harris added eight points, a pair of rebounds, and four steals against Little Miami.

Little Miami eighth grade Gold girls basketball would like to recognize Grace Martin for her strong finish to the season. Grace was the leading scorer for Little Miami in the tournament game against Winton Woods with three made three-pointers, finishing with 11 points. She led the team in three-pointers for the season and is a constant threat from the outside. She is also one of the team's best passers, consistently finding open teammates under the basket for easy scoring opportunities. Grace has a fun, positive attitude that is a key piece to the team's success. Congrats Grace on a great season!

Congratulations to Hadley Mundt and Izy Schenk for being the Milford seventh grade Red girls basketball Athletes of the Week! Hadley has been shooting the ball very well in practice and in games and has been more confident and assertive on offense. Izy has been a player who is not afraid to get in and mix it up with our toughest opponents. She has a physical presence in the middle and does a great job moving other teams' forwards out of the paint. Congratulations to both of these outstanding young ladies!

Amari Johnson led the way for the Winton Woods eighth grade boys basketball squad against Nagel Blue with six points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Amari had a double-double against Lebanon with 17 points and ten rebounds. King James had eight points, four rebounds, four steals, and two assists against Little Miami.

Walnut Hills girls basketball would like to recognize eighth grader Jane Logan for her impact on the floor this season, especially this past week. Despite dealing with some nagging knee pain earlier this season, Jane has worked tirelessly in practice and, when her number has been called in games, Jane has delivered. This past week, Jane hit a critical three-pointer at the buzzer to end the first half against Loveland to give her team a jolt of momentum. Then, in the ECC quarterfinals game against West Clermont, Jane scored four points and grabbed five rebounds, helping the Lady Eagles advance to the semifinals. We look forward to Jane's continued improvement on the court.

Kings seventh grade boys basketball Athlete of the Week is Jackson Copley. Jackson turned adversity into impact this year, battling back from injury to give his team a huge lift off the bench. He brought instant offense with a timely scoring punch, while setting the tone on the defensive end with hard-nosed, physical play. More than the stats, it was his resilient attitude - competing every possession and doing the dirty work - that made the difference and earned Jackson Athlete of the Week honors.

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Kings seventh grade boys basketball player Cooper Rowan earned Player of the Week honors with strong on-the-ball defense and a team-first approach. He consistently applied pressure defensively, moved the ball well on offense, and supported teammates by making smart, unselfish plays. His all-around effort and impact helped set the tone for the team this week.

Whit Donley played a huge role in the Loveland eighth grade Tigers winning two key games last week.  Whit was our best defensive player in Tuesday's game in which the team played great defense.  On Thursday, Whit's timely shooting helped secure a key victory. Whit is a tireless worker at practice and is always looking to improve. He always puts the needs of the team first, never worrying about his own stats. We greatly appreciate Whit's contributions to the team.

Congratulations to Kaitlynn Dorebecker for being selected as the Milford seventh grade girls Red basketball team Athlete of the Week.  Kaitlynn battled an injury that took a while to heal. Throughout her recovery, she never once complained and always came to practices and games with a smile on her face. She is now playing her best basketball. Kaitlynn plays tenacious defense and is gaining confidence in her shot with every game. She is also a tremendous teammate who is kind and always puts others first. 

In a win over Little Miami on Wednesday, Loveland seventh grade girls basketball players Avaani Hall and Addy Trostle led all scorers, including key free throws down the stretch. JJ Haney, Kayless Margraf, Evelyn Sheehy, Avarie Suter, and Hartley Myers all played incredible defense and hit the boards to help secure the win.

Winton Woods seventh grade boys basketball player Matthew Birch had 27 points, seven steals, and four assists in a victory over Walnut Hills. Tommie Harris added five points, four steals, and a pair of assists. In the eighth grade contest, Amari Johnson registered 12 points and eighth rebounds.

West Clermont Navy boys basketball players Levi Bunton, Chris Shelton, and Liam Baker are West Clermont’s Athletes of the Week. All three of them bring effort and intensity day in and day out, getting everyone better on and off the court!

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Braylon Sorn, while in a couple of losses, averaged a near double-double and added many steals and great hustle on both ends of the court for the Lebanon seventh grade boys basketball team. Braylon's effort this season has been the best on the court most games. He leads through how he plays the game.

Walnut Hills girls basketball would like to recognize eighth grader A'June't Carson for her continued improvement and relentless effort on the court this season. A'June't takes pride in doing the stuff that doesn't always show up in the box score, and she has become one of our better defenders. She takes charges with no hesitation, she is great on help-side defense, and she can guard anyone from guards to post players. Her impact is noticeable whenever she is on the floor.

Loveland’s Gabe Schroeder had a great week for the eighth grade Tigers. Gabe contributed to some key defensive stops in both games. In one game, Gabe turned in a clutch seven points, hitting two big 3s to stop an opponent’s scoring run and allow us to create some separation in the fourth quarter. Gabe is a tireless worker in practice. He brings a positive, team-first attitude every day.

The Milford seventh grade girls Red basketball team would proudly like to recognize Ava Saneholtz for being it’s Athlete of the Week. Ava has provided a consistent effort throughout the entire season. She also has a great attitude to go along with it. Ava is a force in the paint, utilizing her great footwork to score in the middle. Way to go, Ava!

The Loveland wrestling team won the ECC League Tournament placing in 15 out of 16 weight classes. Congratulations to first-place winners Chase Murnan, Tyson Snell, Blake Montgomery, Seth Anderson, Caleb Jefferies, and Nick Ostholthoff. Second-place finishers include Austin Hart and Beck Williams. Finishing in third place were Mitchell Flaig, Avan Smith, Gio Giambrone, Asher Jackson, and Abdulloh Odilov. Toby Kelleher finished in fourth. 

In a win against Milford, Winton Woods seventh grade boys basketball player Matthew Birch had 28 points, four assists, and three steals and Edward Herring tallied six points, four rebounds, and three steals. In a win over Loveland, Matthew recorded 22 points, four steals and four assists. Immad Cooper added six points, three steals and three assists.

Winton Woods eighth grade boys basketball player Amari Johnson registered 12 points and six rebounds against Milford and a double-double (10 points and 10 rebounds) in a match-up with Loveland.

West Clermont eighth grade Navy boys basketball players Carter VanPelt and Nick Erras have been catalysts of stability for the Wolves this season, both taking on major roles on each end to help support the team offensively and defensively!

Kings seventh grade boys basketball player Drew Wade was a dominant offensive force all week, consistently putting pressure on defenses with confident shot-making, strong drives, and smart playmaking. Drew’s ability to score at all three levels made him the engine of the offense and a difference-maker every time he was on the floor.

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Carter Boehle led the seventh grade Little Miami boys basketball Panthers on both ends of the court with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting and six of the team’s 16 steals vs. Lebanon

Jaxen Brock is the West Clermont eighth grade Navy boys basketball Athlete of the Week. Battling setbacks in the beginning of the season, Jaxen has overcome these obstacles to become a factor in the Wolves' rotation for the second half of the season.

Congratulations to Rory Ellison, who was named Athlete of the Week for the Milford seventh grade Red girls basketball team. Rory has provided a consistent dedicated effort this entire season. She is currently playing her best basketball of the season and has continued to get stronger down the stretch. Way to go Rory!

The Athlete of the Week for Kings seventh grade boys basketball is Skylan Rich. Skylan is the definition of doing all the little things that lead to winning. A constant threat with smart, timely cuts that finish plays and keep the defense on its heels. On the boards, his effort and toughness create extra possessions, and defensively, he brings energy, discipline, and pride to every possession. Skylan is a truly multi-faceted player who impacts the game in every way.

In an eighth grade match up against West Clermont, Loveland girls basketball player Anna Schlenker led the team with her aggressiveness and ability to break the press. She continually broke the press giving Loveland an advantage in the front court. Against Winton Woods, Kate Cilley started and showed great leadership while having multiple assists. She always gets the girls started in practice with a meaningful drill. Eme Cooley led the Lady Tigers in rebounding against Little Miami and had a career high in points.

Loveland eighth grade boys basketball players Alex Fromm and Cameron Hermann have had a great start to 2026. Both have contributed to multiple wins with timely shooting and sound ball handling. They compete hard every day at practice helping each other improve tremendously over the course of the season.

Winton Woods seventh grade boys basketball player Matthew Birch tallied 14 points, five steals, and seven assists in a contest against West Clermont. Immad Cooper had 16 points, two steals, and a pair of assists. In the eighth grade game, Amari Johnson had four points and 10 rebounds.

Shane Britton is the Walnut Hills seventh grade boys basketball Athlete of the Week. He put up 35 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals in Monday's match-up with Kings.

Walnut Hills girls basketball would like to recognize eighth grader Ellie Wood for her performance in two victories this past week. On Monday, Ellie connected on three three-pointers, two of which were clutch shots in the fourth quarter as Walnut Hills pulled away for the win. Then again on Wednesday, Ellie hit a three-pointer in the first quarter to help fuel a 19-1 run to start the game. Walnut Hills looks forward to Ellie's continued development and improvement on the basketball court.

Little Miami eighth grade Gold girls basketball would like to recognize Lexi Boyd for her strong performance last week. Lexi scored  28 points across three games including a 14-point, 11-rebound effort against Nagel Silver for a double-double. She is one of the leading rebounders on the team and a dominant and physical presence in the paint. She continues to work hard at improving her help defense and positioning. She is a great teammate with a positive attitude in both practice and games. Congrats Lexi and keep up the hard work!

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Kings seventh grade boys basketball player Greyson Gardner set the tone on both ends of the floor with lights-out shooting and relentless on-the-ball defense. They consistently made smart reads, took high-percentage shots, and disrupted opposing ball handlers with toughness and discipline. He set a great example of high basketball IQ and winning effort.

Kings eighth boys basketball grade Athlete of the Week is Reid Douglas. He has shown incredible toughness and is doing whatever it takes to win as a team. He played big around the rim and scored 17 points while dominating the boards. 

In a win over Lebanon, Winton Woods seventh grade boys basketball player Matthew Birch tallied 23 points, four steals, and five assists; Naron Hill scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds; and Edward Clay added six points and 13 rebounds.  Eighth grader Ty Veon Rodes registered 25 points, five assists, and five rebounds and Amari Johnson had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Against Kings, Matthew had 18 points, three steals, and four assists and Amari recorded another double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Milford seventh grade White girls basketball player Ryley Wolford has become our go-to player on both ends of the court when the team needs a boost. Playing great defense has sparked us on several occasions to get a run started and surge in a game. Ryley is what makes the team go. Morgan Wright is also a key part of the team. Draining a deep shot on a regular basis for us keeps the other teams honest on defense and gets the crowd into the game. 

Bentley Kaiser led Little Miami seventh grade boys basketball squad to its third win of the season setting the tone on both ends with nine points on 50 percent shooting, four rebounds, and four steals - leading the team in all three stats. He followed that up with 14 points on 50 percent shooting in a loss vs. Walnut Hills. 

Walnut Hills girls basketball would like to recognize Eleanor Carr for her work ethic and continued improvement on the basketball court. Eleanor is always asking what she can do to improve, she works with a skills trainer outside of regular team practices, she was at nearly every practice over winter break, and even has stayed after practice this season when she is able to so she can work on her game. Because of her work ethic on the court, Eleanor has become one of our team's top-five rebounders for the season. We look forward to her continued improvement.

The Milford seventh grade Red girls basketball team would proudly like to recognize Bella Pommert as Athlete of the Week. Bella has improved tremendously throughout the season, and in our last game scored eight points to go along with numerous rebounds. Way to go, Bella!

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Congratulations to Loveland eighth grade wrestler Caleb Jefferies for going 3-0 and winning the 104-lb. weight class at The Walnut Hills Invitational. 

Mickie Rue struggled early in the season to get on the court because of injury. She is a great team player and brings the level up a notch when she is on the court. Mickie adds a dynamic to the Milford seventh grade girls White team every time she hits the court. Bailey Wojtkiewicz is a player who adds to all areas of the team. She steps up our level on the defensive end of the court which makes our offense go. Bailey will be a part of the Milford program as long as she wants to be involved.

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Little Miami eighth grade Gold girls basketball would like to recognize Paris Dews for her strong leadership and defense through the first half of the season. She is one of the team's best defenders and routinely takes the assignment of guarding the other team's point guard or scorer. In addition, she is the primary point guard for Little Miami helping to initiate the offense and contributing with both points and assists every game. Paris sets the competitive tone for the team every day in both practices and games by working hard and pushing her teammates. Congrats Paris and keep pushing to get better each day!

West Clermont eighth grade boys Navy basketball players Austin Hosler and Brody Helton have been vital to keeping the Wolves energized throughout Christmas Break! 

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Lucas Barker was Kings' seventh grade boys basketball Player of the Week. He set the tone with a complete, all-around performance. He showed balanced scoring, consistently finding ways to contribute without forcing shots and keeping the offense steady. His rebounding was relentless, battling on both ends of the floor to secure key rebounds and create extra possessions for the team. He even played well through some foul trouble showing poise and effort. 

Ben Spranger had an outstanding week for the Loveland eighth grade boys basketball team. Ben was a consistent force on the offensive end. He led the team in rebounds, both offensive and defensive. Knowing Ben was patrolling the paint behind them, allowed his teammates to ratchet up the pressure.  Ben comes to practice everyday ready to work and is always looking for ways to improve.  He has been an invaluable member of the team.

Brynn Minges is an amazing athlete who decided to give basketball a full commitment this season. When she is on the court, the sky's the limit. She is a big part of the Milford girls seventh grade White team and our success.

Sophia Osie is our team leader. While she may be one of the quietest girls on the team, she leads and the others follow. If we can get her to commit to basketball on a regular basis, she will be part of the Milford program for years to come. Our success as a team (Milford girls seventh grade White) runs through Sophia.

Walnut Hills would like to recognize Audrey Partridge for her versatility and skill for the eighth grade girls basketball team. Audrey is second on the team with nearly six rebounds per game, third on the team in steals and assists, and fourth on the team in points scored. She's also one of her team's most dynamic defenders, often being tasked with guarding the opponents' top scorers. Audrey can play point guard, wing, and she can play in the post, and she has done so this season with success at each spot. She is an incredibly valuable member of the Walnut Hills squad.

Eighth grade Navy Blue boys basketball player Cam Harper brings energy on both ends of the court. He's a great leader for the Wolves this year.

Winton Woods eighth grade boys basketball player Amari Johnson recorded 12 points and eight rebounds in this week's match-up against Little Miami.

Kings eighth grade boys basketball player Mason Baker has shown great positive teamwork both on and off of the court. He has played hard and embraced a new role. He gives all out effort as he plays and has shown his ability to help the team with scoring as well as other points of emphasis within the game.

Winton Woods seventh grader Matthew Birch led the Warrior boys basketball team to a win over Little Miami with 15 points, three steals, three assists, and three rebounds.

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Liam Haddad had a great week for the Loveland eighth grade boys basketball team. Liam was a consistent threat on offence, scoring in a variety of ways. Liam led both on and off the court. He consistently works hard at practice and sets a great example for his teammates.

The Milford seventh grade Red girls basketball squad would like to recognize Addison Pawlak as our Athlete of the Week. Addison has a motor that never stops. She proved that this week as she led her team on offense and on defense in a hard-fought win over Kings. Congratulations Addison and the Lady Eagles!

West Clermont eighth grade girls Navy basketball player Jayonna Bass had 15 points in a 43-39 win against Little Miami. She also contributed with her rebounding and defensive play.

Milford girls seventh grade White basketball recognizes Brinley Grimmett and Riley Kline as Athletes of the Week. Brinley is a great representation of what the seventh grade Milford White girls basketball team is all about this season. She is high energy, plays good defense, and is a team player. Whenever the team needs a boost, I call on Brinley. Riley is the type of player every coach wants on the team. She is open to instruction and always wants to learn. As Riley continues to battle some early-season physical issues, she has struggled to be on the court; but as she gets more practice and playing time, I see her being a great end-of-the-season boost to our squad.

Walnut Hills would like to recognize C'aire Nelson for her effort and tenacity for the eighth grade girls basketball team. C'aire is a fierce defensive player who is developing into an inside scoring threat. In three games this week, she averaged five points and eight rebounds per game while tallying five steals and eight blocks in the three victories. C'aire had a perfect shooting day in Saturday's win, going 5-for-5 from the field and 2-for-2 from the free throw line.

Little Miami seventh grade Gold girls basketball would like to recognize Ryelynn Smith and Reese Parsons as Athletes of the Week. Ryelynn averaged 18 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9.5 steals, while chipping in with two assists per game during the week. Reese averaged 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and six steals during the week. Ryelynn is the team spark plug, coming up with great steals, going strong to the basket when opportunities are present, while also being great at distributing the ball to her teammates. Reese just does all the right things and all the little things that contribute to the team's success. She is an extremely smart basketball player, and she just continues to get better each time she steps on the floor. Congratulations to Ryelynn, Reese, and the entire Little Miami seventh grade Gold girls team on a great week!

Little Miami seventh grade boys basketball player Bentley Kaiser led the way with 15 points on 7-for-11 shooting, four rebounds, and a steal en route to the Panthers first win of the season vs. Nagel Silver. 

Kings seventh grade boys basketball Athlete of the Week was Koby Arrington. He set the tone with his on-ball pressure, taking pride in slowing down opposing guards and disrupting their rhythm. His communication on the floor elevated the entire unit, calling out coverages, organizing rotations, and keeping teammates locked in on every possession. Koby’s combination of efficient scoring, defensive toughness, and vocal leadership made him an easy choice for Athlete of the Week.

Kings eighth grade boys basketball player Grayson Free scored 15 points in Thursday night's win against Nagel Blue and did so while playing great defense. He was always calm and under control no matter the situation. Grayson is always a team player and does whatever it takes to help the team day after day.

Walnut Hills seventh grade boys basketball player Shane Britton tallied 25 points, five steals, and five assists in Thursday's match-up against Winton Woods.

Winton Woods seventh grader Matthew Birch had 31 points, two steals, four assists, and two rebounds against Walnut Hills, while eighth grader Amari Johnson recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds against the Eagles. In the Warriors' game against Loveland, Matthew had 20 points, two steals, six assists, and four rebounds, while Amari registered seven points and ten rebounds and Tyveon Rodes added seven points and five rebounds.

West Clermont boys basketball player Caden Courts is our Athlete of the Week. His defensive impact has helped WCMS eighth grade jump out to a 4-0 start on the season, with both his on ball and off ball capabilities.

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Ashlynn Frietch led the team in scoring against Winton Woods with nine points, while Emerson Cooley led the team in rebounds with six.  Against a tough West Clermont opponent, Caroline Keifer and Ashlynn led the way with their leadership, both vocally and physically.  They led the team in scoring, rebounding, and steals.

Winton Woods swim team swam strong against West Clermont. Ryan Keller, an eighth grader, had back-to-back first place swims in the 50 back and 50 breast. The Warriors are looking for a strong season from Ryan as well as teammate Ayden Foster, also an eighth grader, who finished first in the 50 free and second behind Ryan in the 50 backstroke.

The Milford eighth grade Red girls basketball Athlete of the Week is Joey Keuffer. Her positivity, leadership, and effort on the court helped propel the team to two wins over West Clermont and Lebanon. She is a vital part of the team!  Way to go Joey!

The Milford seventh grade Red girls basketball team would like to recognize Kensley Bourassa as our Athlete of the Week. Kensley is a very hard worker, and she is able to do it on both ends of the floor. On defense, she is a menace, coming up with several steals which lead to layups. Offensively, she makes great passes which put her teammates in a position to score. Kensley's positivity is contagious, and she is a great teammate! 

Loveland eighth grade boys basketball player Grant Williams had a great opening night to the 2025-26 season. He set the tone on defense with many athletic plays. He routinely chose tough defensive matchups to help out the team. At the offensive end, Grant was a versatile scorer. He has set himself up for an outstanding season.

Loveland seventh grade wrestler Chase Murnan went 5-0 with three pins and a tech fall to win the 80-pound weight class at the Xenia Pool Tournament on Friday.

West Clermont boys eighth grade boys basketball player Nathan Frazier averaged 19.5 points per game to help get the Wolves to a 2-0 start to begin the season.

Walnut Hills would like to recognize Ellie Naderer for her leadership and performance on the eighth grade girls basketball team. Ellie is a coach on the floor and makes everyone around her better. In two Walnut Hills wins this week, Ellie averaged 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game.

Milford eighth grade White girls basketball player Alyssa Huffman played a great game this week, dominating the paint with rebounds, blocks, and scoring! 

The Loveland seventh grade girls basketball team continues to grow and improve, with two wins this week over Winton Woods and West Clermont.  On Monday, Addy Trostle and Avarie Suter led the way on defense, while Rosemary Oakland and Evelyn Sheehy led the Lady Tigers in scoring. On Wednesday, Avani Hall had a huge game, scoring 18 points combined with 10 steals for a double-double.  JJ Haney played lockdown defense in the paint, and Avarie cleaned-up on the boards with eight rebounds. 

Kings seventh grade boys basketball player Nolan Purisfall dominated the week with tough rebounding, smart team defense, and timely offensive put-backs. His energy on the glass and impact around the rim lifted the entire squad - an all-around effort that made him an easy choice for Athlete of the Week.  

Kings eighth grade boys basketball player Austin Williams was our Athlete of the Week. Austin came into the game with great defensive intensity while scoring eight points in the fourth quarter, along with hitting a buzzer-beater game-winning three in overtime.

The Winton Woods boys basketball team recognizes Matthew Birch and Amari Johnson.  Against West Clermont, Matthew tallied 25 points, six steals, three assists, and two rebounds and Amari added 15 points and ten rebounds. In a match-up against Milford, Matthew poured in 20 points and had two steals, three assists, and a pair of rebounds, while Amari registered 17 points and ten rebounds.

Claire Clayton is a member of the seventh grade girls White girls basketball team at Milford. Claire is a team player who is always looking to get her teammates involved both on and off the court. Claire is a good athlete, and I hope that she is part of the Milford girls program all through high school. Sophia Gooch is also a member of the Milford girls seventh grade White team. Sophia is a contributor on both ends of the court. She sees the court well, and that vision helps her make great passes on the offensive end of the court. Her vision also helps her see when her teammate is in need of help on the defensive end as well. Sophia is a great part of our team

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Walnut Hills would like to recognize Gianna Harris for her performance on the eighth grade girls basketball team. Gianna, an incredibly hard worker, averaged 12.5 points, four rebounds, and seven steals per game in leading the Lady Eagles to a 2-0 record to start the season.

Milford eighth grade girls basketball proudly recognizes Sydney Mell for her tenacious defense that helped to create numerous turnovers in opening wins against Nagel Blue and Winton Woods. Congratulations Sydney!

Walnut Hills seventh grade Lady Eagles would like to recognize Noelle Beatty for Athlete of the Week.  Noelle hit a running jumper to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.  On the next offensive possession, she was fouled with 1.7 seconds remaining in the game.  She sunk both free throws to take the lead by two and the Lady Eagles hung on to get their first win of the season against Lebanon.

In Loveland's eighth grade girls ECC league basketball opener against Nagel Silver, Lexi Koors led the Lady Tigers in scoring by knocking down 4-of-5 from three-point range.  She finished with 14 points.  Caroline Keifer led the Lady Tigers in a big win over the Kings Lady Knights.  She had 14 points and leads the team in scoring so far this year.

Milford seventh grade Red improves to 3-0 with the strong play from Blakely Uckotter. Blakely led the team in scoring in our first game. She has been a tremendous presence inside, blocking shots, getting rebounds, and driving to the hoop.