Each month, the Southwestern Conference will recognize student-athletes who are excelling in the classroom as well as those who have demonstrated the highest levels of integrity and sportsmanship. For February the SWC recognizes the following student-athletes:
Scholar Athletes of the Month
Cecilia Bouman
Senior
North Ridgeville High School
Girls Basketball / Girls Soccer / Girls Track & Field
Cecilia Bouman carries a 4.65 cumulative grade point average into her final semester. The Senior Class President is also a member of Champions for Life, Varsity R, Unified Sports and Student Council. She is enrolled in both AP Psychology and AP Calculus.
Brenden Lucey
Senior
Midview High School
Boys Basketball
Brenden Lucey carries a 4.09 cumulative grade point average into his eighth semester. The National Honor Society and Best Buddies member is currently enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry and Statistics, all through Lorain County Community College.
Sportsmanship Athletes of the Month
Austin LaForce
Senior
Amherst Steele High School
Football / Boys Wrestling
Austin LaForce is an outstanding representation of Titan Athletics. A two-sport athlete, he is a leader in both the football and wrestling programs, including a captain of the football team. Austin’s effort on both the field ad mat is always exceptional.
Gianeylis Del Valle Merced
Junior
Elyria High School
Girls Bowling / Girls Soccer
Gianeylis Del Valle Merced model student-athlete for the Pioneers. The two-sport athlete is also active member of the Lorain County Urban League and Lorain County Youth Council. In addition, she is a Student Athletic Trainers for the Pioneers.
“Gia is an all around good kid! She is always trying to keep the girls positive and cheer them on and has great energy for our team. I know I can count on her for anything! True definition of sportsmanship.”
– Jacqueline Moran, Girls Bowling Coach
