Riverside’s Sanford and Carter named coach, player of the year (Audio included)
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.
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