General SWC News

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 May the SWC recognizes the following student-athletes:

Scholar Athletes of the Month

Carolina Reed
Senior
Avon High School
Track and Field / Cross Country

Carolina Reed carried a 4.517 cumulative grade point average into her final semester. The Academic All-Ohio recipient and Avon Top 5% member is currently enrolled in AP Calculus, AP English Literature, AP Economics, AP Physics and AP Statistics.

Aiden Workman
Senior
Amherst Steele High School
Boys Soccer / Boys Volleyball

Aiden Workman carries a 4.771 cumulative grade point average into his final semester and is ranked atop his class. The National Merit Finalist, National Honor Society member and Phi Beta Kappa Society inductee has taken AP Biology, AP Literature & Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Physics, LCCC Spanish, LCCC Government and LCCC History.

The Student Council President and Academic Team member is also active in LEO Club and Pickleball Club after previously playing football and being a member of the Comets’ track and field team. He was the school’s SWC Scholar-Athlete for both Boys Soccer and Boys Volleyball and earned Academic All-Ohio in Boys Soccer.

Sportsmanship Athletes of the Month

Sydney Busser
Senior
Olmsted Falls High School
Softball

Sydney Busser volunteers with the middle school softball program and has an internship with the Westpark Animal Hospital

“Buss’ has been a blessing to coach for the past four years. She has grown so much not only as a player but as a person. She is one of our captains and has been a true Bulldog.”

– Dan Largent, Head Softball Coach

Grady Pellegrini
Senior
Avon Lake High School
Boys Lacrosse / Boys Golf / Ice Hockey

Grady Pellegrini is a rare three-sport athlete that not only excels at all three sports but leads by setting a good example at practices and games. Playing three sports has not hindered Grady academically, as he carries a 4.1 GPA while taking CC+ classes.

When not playing a sport Pellegrini is active in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) while also caddying at Westwood County Club. The National Honor Society member has volunteered with Angels of the Avenue, Ukraine Refugee Collection.

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 December the SWC recognizes the following student-athletes:

Scholar Athletes of the Month

Maddie Cerovac
Senior
Olmsted Falls High School
Girls Basketball

Maddie Cerovac carries a 3.93 cumulative grade point average into her seventh semester. The National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society and National Science Society member is currently enrolled Honors Anatomy and Physiology, AP Psychology and CCP Exercise Science.

Cerovac is also a member Helping Hands and is a Student Ambassador. She plans to continue her basketball career at Walsh University .

“Maddie exemplifies what it means to be a Bulldog. She works hard when no one is watching because she is driven and self-motivated. Maddie leads by example in the classroom and on the basketball court. Her willingness to learn has earned her much success.”

– Jordan Eaton, Head Girls Basketball Coach

Will Schnabel
Senior
Avon Lake High School
Boys Wrestling

Will Schnabel carries a 4.37 cumulative grade point average into his eighth semester. The National Honor Society and Honor Roll member is currently enrolled AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Economics, AP Literature and Intro to Manufacturing.

Schnabel has also been a member of the Cross Country, Boys Golf, Track and Field, Baseball and Football programs while also competing in Freestyle and Greco Wrestling. Outside of sports he is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the United Church of Christ Youth Group, having participated in three week-long summer mission trips throughout the US.

Sportsmanship Athletes of the Month

Prince Tran
Senior
Amherst Steele High School
Boys Golf / Boys Volleyball

Prince Tran earned seven varsity letters during his high school career, excelling in both Boys Golf and Boys Volleyball.

In golf,  Price was named the 2023 Southwestern Conference MVP and played a key role in the Back-to-Back SWC Championship Teams in 2023 and 2024. A two-time All-SWC First Team selection, Prince also contributed to three team school records: an 18-hole score of 295, a 9-hole par-35 score of 140, and a 9-hole par-36 score of 139.

As a volleyball player, Prince was an integral member of the first Boys Volleyball team to compete under OHSAA sanction. Over three seasons, he served as a team leader, helping establish the foundation of the program.

Following high school, Amherst’s Boys Golf SWC Scholar-Athlete and President of Student Council plans to attend the United States Naval Academy to pursue a degree in Medical Field or to become a Pilot.

Elly Huron
Senior
Avon High School
Diving

Elly Huron is a phenomenal ambassador for the sport of diving. She encourages not only her teammates but her competitors to do their best. Elly constantly has a smile on her face cheering both the divers and the swimmers at every meet and practice. She truly wants all of her teammates and competitors to do their absolute best and helps new athletes master skills to progress further in the sport.

In addition to diving, Elly is the Treasurer of Model UN and an active member of Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Avon Future Scholars of Medicine Club and National Honor Society. She volunteers as an ambassador at the Cleveland Clinic and as a diving coach in both Avon and Berea while also tutoring her fellow students in Biology, Chemistry, Math and Spanish.