West Liberty-Salem soccer standout Alexa Hormann signed a Division I letter of intent with Liberty University Friday morning.

The senior keeper was joined by her family, coaches, staff members, and students at a ceremony in the high school library.

(Pictured: Alexa Hormann signs with Liberty University Friday. Looking on, clockwise from the lower left, are her mother Peggy Hormann, Grace Chapel Youth Pastor Mike Wilson, assistant coach Jimmy Hoffman, and her father Todd Hormann.)

The Second Team All-Ohio selection has been the cornerstone of the Lady Tigers program the last four years.

West Liberty-Salem has only had girls soccer for six years and many of the players have not played much youth soccer.

That inexperience forced Hormann to face 20-40 shots per game.

The 5’10” goalie answered the call and kept WLS in most games.

The ‘09 season was the best campaign in school history as the Tigers went 9-6-1.

Alexa recorded 105 saves and only allowed 19 goals last season.

Coaches Andy Cotrell and Jimmy Hoffman said Hormann’s athletic ability and work ethic will help her shine at the next level.

Hormann said playing Division I soccer has been a goal for many years.

She chose Liberty over Penn State and Ohio State.

Alexa was invited to Penn State as a preferred walk-on, but the Liberty coaching staff and the school’s commitment to Christ won her over.

Liberty competes in the Big South Conference. The Lady Flames went 9-7-3 last season.

Hormann, who plans on majoring in sports management with a minor in missions, spoke with Bill Tipple about her choice and more.

Listen to the complete interview.

Listen to WLS assistant coach Jimmy Hoffman reflect on the signing.

Hormann is the third West Liberty-Salem student-athlete to recently sign a Division I letter of intent.

Last year, discus star Nate Bratka signed with the Air Force Academy.

Senior shortstop Abbey Ledford signed with Kent State in November.

Bellefontaine native Louie Vito (pictured) rode to a Bronze Medal in the superpipe finals at the inaugural Winter X Games Europe Friday afternoon in Tignes, France.

The Olympian put down the first-ever triple double in a competition – that’s back-to-back-to-back double cork 1080s.

The judges rewarded Louie with a score of 92.33 for his first X Games medal.

Switzerland’s Iouri Podlatchikov (iPod) took home the gold by throwing down a frontside double cork, Cab 7, and then the trick that he learned a week ago – the double McTwist 12 (Shaun White’s trick) in the middle of his run. He finished with a tail grab 10 and front 7.

iPod’s score of 98 is the highest in Winter X Games history.

France’s Mathieu Crepel, who finished 10th at the Olympics last month, delivered a strong run to earn the silver.

The hometown favorite threw a frontside double cork, frontside 12, and an alley oop rodeo.

Crepel’s score was a 95.

More than 20,000 fans attended the finals.

The Bellefontaine boys 5th grade travel basketball team defeated Plain City on Saturday, March 6 to win the WJYAA tournament.

The Chiefs trailed Plain City at the half in the championship game, 17-10, but rallied back to win 31-19. The team held Plain City to 2 points in the second half.

The Chieftains also defeated Hilliard, West Jefferson, London and Fairbanks in the tournament.

The team includes (pictured): Bottom left: Clay Wisner, Nathan Yelton, DeWaine Davis, ball boy Holden Nease, Josiah Jester; Top left: Assistant Coach Brad Winter, Turner Scott, Hayden Nease, Cole Braun, Dawsin Tillman, Head Coach Nick Tillman.

Bellefontaine baseball standout Josh Kauffman recently signed a letter of intent with Shawnee State University in Portsmouth.

The senior second baseman/shortstop/pitcher was joined by his parents and BHS Head Coach Mark Brunswick during a ceremony in the school library.

(Pictured front row, left to right: Annie Kauffman, Josh Kauffman, and Terri Fullerton

Back row, left to right: Don Kauffman, Adam Fullerton, and Mark Brunswick)

Kauffman, who’s a three-year starter, said he knew Shawnee State was the right choice after a recent visit.

Kauffman really liked the campus and second-year head coach Ted Tom.

The Bears were impressed with Kauffman’s hands as a hitter.

Brunswick said the senior middle infielder’s baseball instincts jump out to college coaches.

Kauffman had a team-best .423 average last spring. He was named All League, All District, and All Logan County.

He plans on majoring in education at the NAIA school.

Josh spoke with Bill Tipple after the signing.

Listen to Kauffman discuss his choice, why he decided to play college baseball, what Shawnee State likes about him, what he expects at the next level, and how Coach Brunswick helped.

Kauffman also considered Lake Erie College, Urbana University, and the University of Charleston (West Virginia).

Listen to Coach Brunswick react to the signing, discuss Josh's skill set, reflect on the selection of Shawnee State, describe the Bears program, and talk about Kauffman's intangibles.

Kauffman is the second Chieftain senior to sign a letter of intent.

Brandon Winter committed to Akron in November.

Olympian snowboarder Louie Vito (pictured) has advanced to the superpipe finals of the inaugural Winter X Games Europe.

Vito, 21, finished in 4th place at today’s qualifier, which featured 16 of the best snowboarders in the world.

The finals will be tomorrow in Tignes, France.

Louie and fellow Americans JJ Thomas and Luke Mitrani were among the top eight riders that made the finals.

The Winter X Games Europe is a spinoff of the popular ESPN Winter X Games held in Colorado every January.

This is Louie’s first competition since he finished 5th at the Olympics last month.

The Riverside Powerlifting Team competed in the annual Bradford High School Powerlifting meet on Saturday.

The boys team won the meet with a team total of 12,130 lbs.

Cory Vonderhuevel, Mason Harbour, Brian Hayman, Ryan Stewart, Joe Coulson, Nick Snapp, and Jared Holycross took 1st place in their weight class.

Cody Weeks took 2nd place.

Mike Shaffer, Craig Boling, Trevor Helmlinger, and Brad Moffett took 3rd place.

Joe Worrell and John White took 4th place.

Zach Stewart finished in 5th place.

Jared Holycross had the single highest total by lifting 1,340 lbs. in three events.

The Riverside girls placed 3rd as a team with a total of 3,660 lbs.

Heather Core and Carli Lump took 1st place.

Erica Ervin and Erin Krisher finished in 2nd place.

Hillary Jackson and Kelsie Guthrie took 3rd place.

Charitha Shaffer took 4th place.

Heather Core had the 4th highest total of any girl in any weight class with a total of 610 lbs. in the 115 lbs. class (which is the lowest weight class).

The Riverside Powerlifting Team will compete in the State High School Powerlifting Championship in Kenton on Saturday.

The team is coached by Scott Stewart.

Bellefontaine’s fifth grade boys travel basketball team defeated West Liberty-Salem last Thursday night for the Tri-County Championship.

The Tigers entered last week’s championship game undefeated in the South Division and the Chiefs were undefeated in the North Division.

WLS jumped out to an 11-0 start after one quarter, but the Chieftains valiantly battled back to earn a 33-28 victory.

The Bellefontaine coaches attributed the win to excellent team defense.

Several Buckeye Hilliker swimmers excelled this past weekend at the Southwest Ohio League Sectionals.

Receiving medals in the 8 and under group were Jared Salyer and Sarah Starkey in the 25 backstroke.

Medaling in the 11/12 age group were Skyler Tavenner in the 100 freestyle, 50 backstroke, 100 fly, and 100 IM and Emma Smith in the 100 IM.

Medaling in the 13/14 age group were Jessica Miller in 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, and 200 breaststroke and Jordan Hall in the 100 fly.

Medaling in the 15 and older age group was Matt Spatz in the 100 fly.

Those swimmers who have made Ohio Southwest League Championship time cuts and will travel to Miami University this weekend include: Macy Arn, Amy Fulmer, Emily Fulmer, Christian Garlock, Connor Hall, Jessica Miller, Dylan Notestine, Emma Smith, Shelby Starkey, and Skyler Tavenner.

As the basketball season winds down it becomes time to hand out post-season awards to players and coaches for excellence throughout the season.

Monday night, an area player and coach were recognized for their stellar performances during the season and throughout a heart-stopping tournament run that nearly yielded a district title.

Senior Pirate post player Amelia Carter has been named the Southwest District Division IV Player of the Year. Carter averaged a double-double during the season, including 12 points and 17 rebounds in last weekend’s narrow District Final defeat at the hands of Southeastern.

Carter will attend the University of Cincinnati in the fall on a track scholarship.

Listen as Pirates Head Coach Dean Sanford talks about what Carter meant to the program.

In just his second year as head coach, Sanford led the Pirates to an overall record of 15-8, including a 6-0 conference record earning the Pirates an undisputed conference championship.

As a result, Head Coach Dean Sanford has been named Southwest District Division IV Coach of the Year.

Listen as Sanford reacts to his post-season accolades.

BOYS BASKETBALL

SOUTHWEST ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS

DIVISION I

First team: D.J. Martinez, Troy, 6-foot-6, sr., 18.4; Brandon Neel, La Salle, 6-3, jr., 15.2; Allen Payne, Winton Woods, 6-7, sr., 17.0; Jordan Sibert, Princeton, 6-4, sr., 18.4; DaWuan Thomas, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, sr., 18.6; Travis Trice, Wayne, 6-0, jr., 21.9.

Player of the year: Jordan Sibert, Princeton

Coach of the year: Dan Fleming, La Salle

Second team: Markus Crider, Wayne, 6-6, jr., 14.1; Jordan Hicks, Lakota West, 6-2, sr., 13.2; A.J. Pacher, Vandalia Butler, 6-9, sr., 17.7; Mervin Taylor, Woodward, 6-1, sr., 23.4; Aaron Thomas, Aiken, 6-4, jr., 21.9; Mike Wilkison, Anderson, 5-11, sr., 20.8.

Third team: Charlie Byers, Moeller, 5-10, jr., 12.9; Ryan Fleming, La Salle, 6-3, jr., 10.2; Luke Massa, St. Xavier, 6-5, sr., 15.0; Darnell Tubbs, Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, sr., 15.8; Darrien Wilkins, Princeton, 6-5, sr., 13.7; Kendrick Williams, Fairborn, 6-0, sr., 22.4.

Area honorable mention: Spencer Berlekamp, Kings; Trae Broadnax, Jalen Goodwin, Lakota East; Phillip Cook, Obi Nwankwo, Lakota West; Blake Davenport, Lebanon; Shane Eagle, Xenia; Marcus Foster, David Wilson, Troy; Jack Foy, Dan Ocke, Zach Yinger, Sidney; Akeem Freeman, Springfield; Tyron Harris, W. Carrollton; Cory Hemmelgarn, Adam Patton, Springboro; Dustin Holmes, Tecumseh; Josh Johnson, Geovonie McKnight, Middletown; Ben McGriff, Beavercreek; Robert Merz, Hamilton; Steve Newell, Northmont; Josh Scott, Fairfield; Mark Shadowens, Fairmont; Erik Smith, Tecumseh; Brian Weber, Edgewood.

DIVISION II

First team: Greg Gainey, Thurgood Marshall, 6-4, sr., 16.7; Jorian Hudson, Roger Bacon, 6-3, sr., 14.9; Geron Johnson, Dunbar, 6-3, sr., 16.8; Quinten Rollins, Wilmington, 6-0, sr., 17.8; Louis Schaljo, Bethel-Tate, 6-3, sr., 23.7; Joe Staley, Chaminade Julienne, 6-2, sr., 18.0.

Player of the year: Quinten Rollins, Wilmington

Coach of the year: Pat Kreke, Fenwick

Second team: Ryan Bass, Dunbar, 5-9, sr., 13.9; Sam Hendricks, Indian Hill, 6-4, sr., 16.8; Brent Langhorne, Fenwick, 5-7, jr., 12.1; Shawn Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, 5-10, sr., 13.2; Nick VanHoose, Graham, 6-1, jr., 16.8; Matt Vest, CJ, 6-4, sr., 15.5.

Third team: Alex Davis, Tippecanoe, 6-3, sr., 14.2; Rick Denny, Valley View, 6-2, sr., 22.2; Cole French, Eaton, 6-5, so., 19.1; P.J. Howell, Shawnee, 6-6, sr., 17.7; Kyle Morris, Kenton Ridge, 6-1, sr., 15.7; Will Satterfield, Indian Hill, 6-2, sr., 17.1.

Area honorable mention: Jordan Berlin, Malcolm Heard, Wilmington; Scott Blake, Franklin; Levi Burns, Northwestern; Que Carter, Bellefontaine; Casey Crable, Ethan Ward, Graham; Chris Hamilton, Bellbrook; Cory Hunter, Indian Hill; Trez Jones, Carroll; Graham Luce, Greenville; Evan Ludwig, Sam Keegan, Fenwick; Anthony Marino, Zach Stillings, Urbana; David Moore, Tippecanoe; Kyle Pohl, Valley View; Shadi Rabi, Tippecanoe; Steven Sarven, Shawnee; Cole Stalker, Hamilton Ross; Garrett Stephenson, Milton-Union; Joe Thuney, Max Zukowitz, Alter.

DIVISION III

First team: Derek Billing, Anna, 6-3, sr., 20.4; Jess Chadwell, Georgetown, 6-4, sr., 22.0; Mark Maloney, Madison, 6-4, sr., 15.7; Cameron Mitchell, Taft, 6-3, sr., 19.2; William Pope, Preble Shawnee, 6-4, sr., 17.3; Adolphus Washington, Taft, 6-6, so., 24.0.

Player of the year: Adolphus Washington, Taft

Coach of the year: Mark Short, Blanchester

Second team: Wes Carlson, CHCA, 6-7, sr., 18.6; Ronnie Drinnon, Greeneview, 6-6, so., 14.0; Ben Gertz, Reading, 6-6, sr., 17.4; Matt Houser, Madison, 6-4, jr., 13.7; Scott Masin, Bethel, 6-5, sr., 14.5; Scott Purcell, Badin, 6-3, sr., 16.8.

Third team: Dylan Brown, Preble Shawnee, 6-2, sr., 16.4; Bradley Evans, Summit Country Day, 6-0, sr., 10.0; Wes Hunsucker, Anna, 6-3, sr., 11.5; Ryan Innis, Dixie, 6-4, sr., 22.5; Kevin Mitchell, Taft, 5-11, sr., 15.7; Eric Rolfes, Madeira, 6-5, sr., 11.6.

Area honorable mention: Evan Bradds, Greeneview; Justin Brunswick, Tyler Dietz, Madison; Brad Burgess, Clinton-Massie; Tyler Dunivan, Evan Wolf, Justin Hershberger, Miami East; Adam Emrick, Carlisle; Alex Fogt, Anna; Tyler Funderburgh, Ryan Rittenhouse, Triad; Reed Gerber, East Clinton; Mike James, Jon Sutton, Bethel; Derek Langenkamp, Zach Niekamp, Versailles; Brandon McAdams, Tri-County North; Colton Mehlman, Badin; Jarred Merrick, West Liberty-Salem; Mark Moore, Preble Shawnee.

DIVISION IV

First team: Jake Davis, Seven Hills, 6-6, sr., 16.0; Mark Frilling, Ft. Loramie, 6-6, sr., 12.6; J.P. McFarland, Southeastern, 6-5, sr., 16.2; Ryan Newsome, Yellow Springs, 6-1, sr., 14.4; Adreian Payne, Jefferson, 6-10, sr., 15.9; Frankie Young, Lockland, 6-5, sr., 17.0.

Player of the year: Adreian Payne, Jefferson

Coach of the year: Willie Hill, Seven Hills

Second team: Nick Brandts, Cin. Christian, 6-4, sr., 17.3; Aaron Brown, Mechanicsburg, 5-11, sr., 17.5; Hayden Hagerman, Catholic Central, 5-11, jr., 17.7; Cody Latimer, Jefferson, 6-3, jr., 16.0; Drew Moore, Tri-Village, 5-9, jr., 20.0; Craig Wallace, Ponitz, 6-0, jr., 18.8.

Third team: Daniel Balsbaugh, Cin. Christian, 6-0, sr., 16.7; Reed Florence, Southeastern, 6-3, sr., 8.6; Levi Francis, Russia, 6-2, jr., 10.8; Adam Freytag, Lehman Catholic, 6-4, sr., 12.2; Todd Watkins, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 6-6, sr., 14.7.; Kyle Young, Ansonia, 5-9, sr., 15.0.

Area honorable mention: Cody Albers, Ft. Loramie; Kyle Baughman, Riverside; Kyle Bossetti, Mechanicsburg; Austin Bruner, Ryan Burns, Arcanum; Luke Chafin, Justin Mortiz, Troy Christian; Nick Cordonnier, David Spearman, Lehman Catholic; Joel Elliott, Emmanuel Christian; Cody Gunckel, Tri-Village; Andy Hoying, Jacob Mann, Jackson Center; Jacob Hoying, Russia; Phillip Jones, Bradford; Brian Kelly, Catholic Central; Jamar Kotey, New Miami; Austin Mercer, Southeastern; Jordy Meyer, Covington; Dustin Oates, Fairlawn; Ryan Payne, Newton; Gary Peace, Mississinawa Valley; Josh Redd, Houston; Will Ripley, Yellow Springs; Tyler Schrodi, Van Spitler, Franklin Monroe; Billy Vine, Cedarville.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

SOUTHWEST ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS

DIVISION I

First team: Desirae Ball, Ursuline, 5-10, sr., 13.0; Phylesha Bullard, Walnut Hills, 5-11, sr., 16.0; Kacie Cassell, Vandalia Butler, 5-4, sr., 11.5; Raeshaun Gaffney, Mt. Notre Dame, 5-8, so., 20.4; Cassie Sant, Fairmont, 6-2, sr., 12.6; Ashley Wanninger, Colerain, 5-9, sr., 16.2.

Player of the year: Ashley Wanninger, Colerain

Coach of the year: Tim Cogan, Fairmont

Second team: Amanda Baute, Oak Hills, 5-11, sr., 13.9; Kayla Joiner, Princeton, 5-7, sr., 13.4; Chelsea LaPorte, Miamisburg, 5-7, sr., 19.1; Ja’Monica Orton, Stebbins, 6-0, sr., 21.5; Tayler Stanton, Walnut Hills, 6-0, sr., 12.8; Jaymee Veney, Fairborn, 6-1, jr., 11.7.

Third team: Kayla Lamotte, Mason, 5-9, sr., 10.3; Brittany Latimer, Xenia, 5-7, sr., 14.5; Brianna Innocent, Vandalia Butler, 6-1, sr., 10.2; Bianca Quisenberry, Tecumseh, 5-6, fr., 24.0; Logan Warye, Kings, 5-10, jr., 17.0; Whitney Wyckoff, Lakota East, 5-9, so., 12.3.

Area honorable mention: Jessica Alexander, Brianne Thornton, Xenia; Kami Baker, Piqua; MaRanda Boddie-Cannon, Springfield; Kindsay Brandt, Ronni Grandison, Lakota West; Chelsey Davis, Tecumseh; Kaitlyn Francis, Julia Wood, Troy; Taylor Frazier, Fabia McDonald, Middletown; Brianna Glover, Sarah Hunter, Mason; Alyssa Grevenkamp, Lakota East; Maura Hackney, Edgewood; Konner Harris, Sidney; Marie McKinnon, Lebanon; Olivia Schretzman, Springboro; Dominique Singletary, Hamilton.

DIVISION II

First team: Ashley Christie, Alter, 5-9, sr., 12.2; Jordanne Gambill, Clinton-Massie, 5-10, jr., 19.0; Nikki McKee, Wyoming, 5-10, jr., 19.5; Breanna Stucke, Tippecanoe, 6-0, jr., 17.4; Allie Turner, Greenon, 5-6, sr., 28.8; Samarie Walker, CJ, 6-1, sr., 16.2.

Player of the year: Samarie Walker, CJ

Coach of the year: Scott Rogers, Indian Hill

Second team: Kelley Austria, Carroll, 5-10, fr., 13.5; Nicole Bell, Indian Hill, 5-3, so., 14.8; Courtney Christie, Alter, 5-7, jr., 8.2; Saira House, Kenton Ridge, 5-8, sr., 13.8; Kelsey Matthews, Indian Hill, 5-7, jr., 13.8; Lauren Mazzaro, McNicholas, 5-9, sr., 14.8.

Third team: Leisha Crawford, Bellbrook, 5-7, so., 12.2; Brandi McDaniel, Franklin, 5-10, sr., 20.0; Sadie Oyer, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-1, sr., 13.2.; Leah Schiller, Tippecanoe, 5-10, sr., 8.7; Marci Sodini, Wilmington, 5-7, sr., 12.0; Darcie Zirkle, Graham, 5-6, jr., 15.9

Area honorable mention: Kerri Beedy, Shawnee; Haley Bowman, Greenville; Rebecca Bruner, Northwestern; Hannah Collins, Valley View; Kyra Dorner, Greenon; Lydia Dysart, Shelby Logsdon, Talawanda; Brittany Fernandez, Hamilton Ross; Kristen Gebhardt, Franklin; Mariah Harris, Kenton Ridge; Maggie Neanen, Eaton; Kaitlyn Pennekamp, Hamilton Ross; Christina Pentaudi, Tippecanoe; Tori Purk, Graham; Reegan Reece, Monroe; Brooke Sargent, Clinton-Massie; Ellise Sharpe, Tippecanoe; Sarah Yoder, Ben Logan.

DIVISION III

First team: Courtney Boyd, Brookville, 6-1, sr., 30.1; Megan Campbell, Versailles, 6-1, sr., 15.9; Lindsay Hoskins, Madison, 6-0, sr., 14.2; Courtney Hubbard, Badin, 5-9, sr., 11.4; Ally Malott, Madison, 6-3, jr., 17.7; Carrie Watkins, Anna, 5-9, jr., 14.5.

Player of the year: Ally Malott, Madison

Coach of the year: Kari Kitchen, Northeastern

Second team: Jada Brown, Purcell Marian, 5-5, sr., 13.3; Casey Carter, Georgetown, 5-7, so., 10.0; Morgan Miller, Miami East, 5-10, so., 17.2; Shelby Sheets, Fayetteville-Perry, 5-11, jr., 18.6; Gretchen Staubach, Madeira, 5-10, sr., 13.5; Lisa Weber, Christian, 5-10, so., 16.5.

Third team: Jillian Adams, Northeastern, 5-8, sr., 14.5; Amber Bell, Waynesville, 5-4, jr., 11.1; Rebecca Burch, Anna, 5-9, jr., 12.1; Chelsea Farrell, Fenwick, 6-2, jr., 11.6; Kelsey Hogan, Mariemont, 5-4, sr., 15.6; Becka Peterson, West Liberty-Salem, 5-11, so., 16.9.

Area honorable mention: Bethany Ahrens, Versailles; Amber Beeman, Katlyn Vincent, Milton-Union; Rachel Blevins, Brittany Shields, Madison; Lauren Bunn, Waynesville; Megan Fogt, Anna; Kara Gerbus, Badin; Donna Holbrook, Alexis Murphy, Carlisle; Melanie Monahan, Fenwick; Christine Park, West Liberty-Salem; Jessica Rebert, Northeastern; Taylor Withrow, Preble Shawnee.

DIVISION IV

First team: Sarah Carroll, Cin. Christian, 5-9, sr., 18.4; Amelia Carter, Riverside, 5-11, sr., 18.0; Kayla Linkous, Tri-Village, 5-11, so., 16.6; Janel Olberding, Ft. Loramie, 5-10, jr., 13.6; Mariah Reed, Country Day, 5-10, sr., 13.8; Jaclyn Willoughby, Houston, 5-9, sr., 17.8.

Player of the year: Amelia Carter, Riverside

Coach of the year: Dean Sanford, Riverside

Second team: Sharice Clark, Lockland, 5-10, sr., 13.0; Emily Ellerbrock, Bethel, 5-9, sr., 14.9; Jenna Erwin, Southeastern, 5-7, so., 16.5; Kim Gault, New Miami, 5-11, sr., 14.7; Ashlyn Hemmelgarn, Ansonia, 5-8, sr., 12.5; Maria Schafer, Troy Christian, 5-9, sr., 15.8.

Third team: Sierra Bruner, Franklin-Monroe, 5-5, sr., 15.1; Shelby Carpenter, Miami Valley, 5-8, so., 10.7; Sarah Evans, Seven Hills, 5-10, sr., 17.0; Kelsey Funderburgh, Triad, 5-7, so., 15.3; Clair Ruhenkamp, Ft. Loramie, 5-11, jr., 12.1; Brianne Ward, Summit Country Day, 5-10, sr., 9.5.

Area honorable mention: Alyssa Angle, Carrie Spurgeon, Covington; Keeley Booher, Newton; Katie Borchers, Brooke Gariety, Russia; Brooke Cornett, Bethel; Taylor Cummons, Jackson Center; Courtney Davidson, Fairlawn; Danielle Forrer, Troy Christian; Christie Freytag, Lindsay Spearman, Brooke Vanover, Lehman Catholic; Monica Heckman, Franklin-Monroe; Sarah Mayo, Ansonia; Danielle Monnier, Houston; Ashley Oren, Emmanuel Christian; Amber Rice, Southeastern; Alyssa Rison, New Miami; Jenna Schmerge, Botkins; Hannah Smith, Triad; Erica Snapp, Riverside; Marina Snipes, Newton; Shaye Thomas, Tri-Village; Todjrea Watts, Jefferson; Marissa Wirrig, Bradford; Allison Woods, Catholic Central.

Bellefontaine tennis standout Robbie Ball participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Junior Open at the Dayton Center Courts & Tennis Academy last weekend.

The senior performed well throughout tournament play, posting a 5-1 record en route to a third-place overall finish in the men’s 18&under bracket.

Ball advanced to the quarterfinals of the main draw before falling to eventual tournament champion, Martin Burbank of West Chester, 6-3, 7-5.

Ball would go on to win five straight matches, defeating the second, third and fourth seeded players along the way.

A victory over third-seeded Andrew Boll served as some revenge for Ball, after Boll upset Ball in the district tournament last season.

Outdoor practice for the Bellefontaine tennis team is slated to begin this week.

The Riverside Lady Pirates saw a tournament run built on late-game survival come to an end Saturday against Southeastern, losing 62-58 in the Division IV District Final at Tipp City.

Southeastern started off hot, running out to a 23-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. Riverside’s defense went to work in the second quarter as the Pirates outscored Southeastern 14-4 to tie the game at 27 at halftime.

The game remained close after three quarters, with Riverside holding on to a 43-41 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Pirates robbed themselves of any chance of last-second heroics by shooting just 48% from the free throw line for the game, making just 6 of their last 17 attempts. Meanwhile, Southeastern hit 8 of 10 free throws down the stretch to nail down the victory.

Hear Pirates head coach Dean Sanford speak with Chad Wilkinson after the game.

Amelia Carter scored 12 points and pulled down 17 rebounds, Erica Snapp scored 13 points, and Sarah Schindewolf added 10 points to lead the Pirates.

Riverside finished the season with a record of 15-8.

Southeastern will play Tri-Village in the regional semifinal Thursday.

Other girl’s scores:

Anna defeated Georgetown 62-48 for a Division III District Title. The Rockets play Versailles in the Region 10 semifinals Wednesday.

Versailles rallied past Hamilton Badin 38-28. Tigers standout Megan Campbell poured in 21 points.

Ft. Loramie stomped Covington 61-26 to advance to Thursday’s regional semifinal at Springfield.

Boy’s scores:

Lehman eliminated Jackson Center 50-37 to win a Division IV Sectional Title. Lehman plays for a District Title on Friday against Dayton Jefferson.

Graham avenged their only regular season conference loss by knocking off Tipp City 58-50 in the Division II Sectional Final at Springfield High School. The Falcons advance to play Roger Bacon in the District Final on Wednesday.

In boys 9 and under indoor soccer, the Bellefontaine Chieftains defeated the Elite Gray Hilliard team 7-2 on Saturday.

Derek Robb had four goals and Cameron Neer and DJ McDonald each added a goal.

McDonald’s goal was a two-point, half court goal.

Keepers Nate Hecker and Luke Woodruff combined for eight saves.

The Indian Lake cheerleaders took first place on Saturday at the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo in Columbus.

The Lakers were named US Spirit National Champions.

Team members were Katey Headley, Sammie Green, Haley Bray, Kayla Hamilton, Megan Kelly, Evelyn Travis, and Angel Dever.

The Lakers will compete again this weekend in Cleveland for the Champion Cheer Central National Title.

The West Liberty-Salem indoor track and field team competed at the University of Findlay Division II/III high school meet on Sunday.

For the Lady Tigers Meghan Vogel placed 2nd in the 3200 meter run and 4th in the 1600 meter run, Hannah Ropp placed 3rd in the pole vault, and the 4x800 relay team of Vogel, Hannah Hartsel, Sarah Murphy, and Courtney Karg placed 5th.

On the boys side, Austin Wilson placed 3rd in the high jump.

Indian Lake Laker Senior Kevin Christman finished an outstanding season on the mat, ending up 2nd in the state in Division II at 171 pounds.

After winning his first three matches to put himself into the finals, Christman fell to Graham’s Huston Evans 5-2.

Christman becomes the Laker’s 4th state runner-up in wrestling.

Hear Rick Reed's WPKO/WBLL exclusive report from Columbus

Graham dominated once again, winning their 10th straight team title, scoring 223 points to easily out pace 2nd place Oak Harbor with 78.5 points.

The Falcons had eight wrestlers competing for titles Saturday, bringing home six individual championships.