It has been a privilege to coach Kiersten, she is a standout three-sport athlete and also a 4.0 student/' said Apache coach Russell Zeedyk of the accolade. Having a player like her on the team makes coaching a lot easier because you know she will step up and make plays when you need her to. You hope that all the blood, sweat and tears she has put in has somehow helped to prepare her for the next chapter in life.JOttoville senior standout Nicole Knippen (16.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.2 apg, 4.0 spg) led the way for area hoopsters with a third-team all-state selection.A pair of GMC stars dotted the special mention slate with Hicksville sophomore Kenzie Schroeder (17.9 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 3.9 spg, 4.0 bpg) and Wayne Trace senior Katrina Stoller (13.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3.6 spg) earning recognition.• ALL-OHIO, Page B2