The Greater Cleveland Conference has a new program to recognize outstanding monthly performances by our GCC Athletes. Athletic Directors from the Greater Cleveland Conference will nominate student athletes from their school based on their monthly performances and accomplishments.
Olivia: At the Strongsville Elite Meet, Oliva finished in first place in the 1600 and 800 Meter runs! Her times were 1600 5:20.32 and 800 2:23.20. Nick: So far this season, Nick has 9 Aces, 43 Kills, 11 Blocks, and 18 Digs!Jada started the season strong with 2 wins, including a complete-game shutout against St Martin de Porres. She allowed no runs with 10 strikeouts and gave up only 4 hits in her first two starts.Katie has a .562 batting average through 4 games. She also has a .588 on base percentage with two (2) triples, a home run, seven (7) RBIs, and seven (7) runs scored. Lincoln helped the varsity baseball team finish their Spring Break trip in Myrtle Beach with a 3-0 record. He did it with both his hitting and pitching. He had 3 hits, which included two (2) doubles and one walk. Lincoln also tossed five (5) shutout innings of relief with six (6) strikeouts to pick up a win on the mound in an extra-inning victory over Olentangy.Marian: Led the Cardinals with 22 first-place finishes (didn’t lose a race in dual meets) – Set 2nd fastest time in school history in the 100 Breast (1:06.48), 3rd fastest in the 200 Individual Medley (2:13.29) – State qualifier in 100 Breast. Liam: Season record 34-5 with 18 pins, Sectional Champ, 3rd at Districts, 4th at States, and was named GCC wrestler of the year!Mek: Senior Boys Basketball player Mek Black was instrumental in the Raiders’ improbable run to the Division II Elite 8 during the month of March. Mek’s shot-making and play-making ability helped spur the Raiders’ success during the OHSAA’s March Madness. Overcoming injury and adversity, Mek made March his month to shine on and off the court. Great job, Mek!Congratulations to the Shaker Heights Cheerleading team, who took 3rd Place in the Ultimate Cheer & Dance Experience competition in Baltimore, MD, in early March. This event coincided with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Basketball Tournament and its Fan Fest that appealed to a diverse demographic of alumni from the CIAA’s 12 member institutions, alumni from the nation’s HBCU’s and fans of all ages. Congratulations to our cheerleaders and coaches Denise Johnson (pictured left) and Khadeja Sherrill (pictured right).Stella is just a 2nd year wrestler, and she not only qualified for states, she ended up taking 8th place and making the podium!
