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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2025
Page
12
Summary of players across grades from senior Luke to sophomore Sawyer and freshman Ani Katta. Highlights include division one state qualifiers, sectional champions, district placements, and strong records in singles and doubles. Coaches praise leadership and growth across the Hornets and Colts programs.
Medina senior Dylan Forster finished third in the Port Clinton Division 1 Regional shot put after fouling on the first five attempts. He uncorked a season best 53 feet 9 inches on his final throw to earn a state meet berth, after missing most of the season with an injury. He also serves as a two year defensive tackle for his football team.
Cece Craig of Wadsworth advances to the state meet after strong regional work at Port Clinton Division 1. She led off the 4x200 relay to a 1 41.98 win, helped the 4x400 to third in 3 56.28, and ran the opening leg of the 4x100 that finished eighth in 50.25. Craig also competes in bowling and soccer and is an Ashland soccer recruit.
Medina improves to 23-5 behind Joey Johnsons solo homer and Zeylen Yanmaz two RBIs as Medina defeats Wooster 4-1. Pitcher Kellen Hathaway earns win, River Blomquist records the save. Johnson, Yanmaz key with lead in first and third innings. Medina advances to Division I regional semifinal vs Glen Oak while Generals face CVCA in D III later week.
The Colts, moving from the Suburban League to the Portage Trail Conference in 2015, show improved offense led by Banks as Holliday, Logan Forbes and Marty Moran each surpass 1,000 career points. The team set a school scoring record with 68.4 points per game, while Isaac Smith headlines a strong incoming junior class. Banks reflects on his decisions and community impact amid significant fan reaction.
The OHSAA adds the top two times per event to form an 18 athlete field for the state showcase at Jesse Owens Stadium. Brunswick’s Olivia Komperda and Braylon O Ne al of Black River highlight at large selections from Port Clinton and Lorain regions. Komperda reflects on last year’s at large run and the value of fast regional competition.
The list records honorable mentions including Brunswick-Ben Kraft senior Medina-Wyatt McRitchie senior Wadsworth-Brandon Ball sophomore Vincent Gambaccini junior and Robert Beatty junior across local teams, signaling standout players acknowledged by coaches and officials.
Highland duo Butcher and Katta finished fourth after two losses in the state tournament after 18 year old Butcher skipped his high school graduation. Butcher, an Ohio State bound student with a 4.69 GPA and 1560 SAT, impressed as a consistent and offensive minded player.
In a three match set, Butcher defeats Katta 6-3 4-6 6-1 to claim first singles, while Katta earns No. 2 for the regular season. The pair form a strong doubles team and aim for state, with Butcher stressing sportsmanship and team success over personal honors.
Ohio lacrosse state brackets list Boys Division I matchups at Ashland and Wittenberg with winners advancing to the Historic Crew Stadium Columbus for the Sunday finals. Division II features Wooster and Mariemont with Elated matchups leading to Sunday 4 p.m. final at Crew Stadium. Girls Division showcases Hudson Olentangy Liberty and Sycamore Upper Arlington, Hathaway Brown Bay, and CHCA St Francis DeSales with Saturday or Wednesday dates and finals slated at Historic Crew Stadium Columbus.
The schedule lists Division IV semis on Wednesday at 10 am Springfield Kenton Ridge against Lexington and 12:30 pm Cortland Lakeview versus Hillsboro, with Division VII and V matches, followed by Thursday and Friday semifinals and the VII and III championship events.
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