The Enquirer began a series this fall called Coaches Confidential.  Area coaches are asked questions, and as the Enquirer states, "The purpose of this exercise is to educate parents, athletes and fans, uplift and encourage athletes to be the best they can be, mentor young coaches, idea share and, in some cases, just have fun."

What qualities do you look for in athletes when you decide on your roster and depth charts? What helps or hurts these players in terms of playing time?  Read HERE

Who is a current Greater Cincinnati high school football coach you respect most, and why?  Read HERE 

What do you consider an ideal parent-coach relationship? What are some best practices parents can take to support their athletes?  Read HERE

What stadium/fanbase gives you the best overall Friday Night Lights experience – home or away? Describe what makes it special from your perspective.  Read HERE

What is the biggest challenge you face as a high school football coach and how are you able to overcome it?  Read HERE

Which Greater Cincinnati football teams have surprised or impressed you to start the season and why? Read HERE

What athletes have impressed you this year, or which athletes do you need a game plan for in future games, and why?  Read HERE

Many athletes put pressure on themselves to play through injuries with concerns that include losing minutes on the field and being seen as weak or fragile, to name two. What do you want athletes and their parents to know about your thought process on the topic?  Read HERE

Describe the things high school football coaches do that people may not know are part of the job and why those aspects are important to you. Read HERE

In the season's final  Enquirer Coaches Confidential, area coaches were asked to pick their high school football dream teams using current and former Cincinnati standouts. Read HERE

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SPORT-BY-SPORT LOOK AT THE WINTER SEASON

BOYS BASKETBALL:  Cincinnati Country Day will be shooting for its fifth Gray Division title in the last six years, while CHCA and Summit Country Day are your defending Scarlet Division champs.

GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Seven Hills will also be gunning for its fifth Gray Division crown in the last six years.  Purcell Marian is looking for the Lady Cavs' fourth consecutive Scarlet Division AND State Championship trophies!

BOYS WRESTLING:  Norwood is the defending league champion on the mats.  The Indians are looking to continue their dominance, looking for their seventh straight conference title.  This winter's MVC Meet is scheduled for February 16 at Norwood HS.

BOYS SWIMMING:  CHCA hits the pool this winter in search of the Eagles' fifth consecutive MVC championship banner.  Cincinnati Country Day will host this year's Conference Meet on February 1.

GIRLS SWIMMING:  CHCA also came away with the Conference title last winter.  The Lady Eagles are in search of their third crown in the last five years.  The MVC Championship Meet is slated for February 1 at Cincinnati Country Day.

BOYS BOWLING:  After sharing the 2023-24 league championship, Norwood and Cincinnati Christian are hoping to make it back-to-back league trophies this winter.

GIRLS BOWLING:  Roger Bacon captured the Lady Spartans' first-ever league title on the lanes last season.

GYMNASTICS:  Although the MVC doesn't sanction girls wrestling due to the limited number of conference schools that offer the sport, the league has been quite successful in the sport.  This year's City Championships are scheduled for Cincinnati Country Day on February 15.

WINTER SEASON NEWS BRIEFS

November 19:  Who's the top Cincinnati area girls basketball players this winter?  Check out the Enquirer's take on who the elite players are HERE.

November 16:  The Enquirer takes a look at the area's top bowling in this upcoming season preview HERE.

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SPORT-BY-SPORT LOOK AT THE FALL SEASON

FOOTBALL:  SEASON UPDATE:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day and to CHCA for capturing divisional titles this fall.  For the Nighthawks, it is their fourth consecutive championship, while the Eagles come away with their first crown since 2018.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Gray Division Players of the Year were Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman (Offensive) and Ryan Coyle (Defensive), while Scarlet Division Players of the Year were CHCA's Brayden Mitchum (Offensive) and Summit Country Day's Sam Reder (Defensive).  Gray Division Coach of the Year accolades went to MVCA's Kyle Gulley and Cincinnati Country Day's Dennis Coyle and CHCA's Calvin Renfroe received the honor in the Scarlet Division.  Complete Gray Division honorees are HERE and Scarlet Division recipients are HERE.

ALL-DISTRICT HONORS:  Congratulations to St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris for being named DVI Offensive Player of the Year and to Cincinnati Country Day's Ryan Coyle for receiving Defensive Player of the Year honors by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Kyle Hogan earned Coach of the Year accolades after leading the Titans to an 8-2 regular season and the school's first-ever playoff appearance.  See the complete All-District honorees HERE.

2024 SEASON STANDINGS

POSTSEASON UPDATE:  MVC squads who advanced to the 2024 playoffs included Roger Bacon, CHCA, Cincinnati Country Day, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, Purcell Marian, and MVCA.  Cincinnati Country Day (11-2) and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place (10-3) both lost in Regional semifinal contests to close out tremendous seasons!

ROUND ONE PLAYOFF RESULTS

Roger Bacon lost to Clinton Massie 41-7 
CHCA fell to Brookville 43-42
Cincinnati Country Day over Deer Park 39-14
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place defeated Dayton Christian 54-0
Purcell Marian beat Paint Valley 34-21
MVCA fell to Northeastern 41-0

ROUND TWO PLAYOFF RESULTS

Cincinnati Country Day defeated Rock Hill 56-20
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place downed Portsmouth West 49-21
Purcell Marian fell to Anna 54-12

ROUND THREE PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Cincinnati Country Day vs. Anna at Monroe 
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place vs. Coldwater at Trotwood-Madison

REGIONAL SEMIFINAL RESULTS

Cincinnati Country Day lost to Anna 56-14
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place fell to Coldwater 56-0

VOLLEYBALL:  SEASON UPDATE:  MVCA finished a perfect 12-0 in divisional play to notch their second-ever Gray Division championship. Roger Bacon secured its fourth straight divisional title, finishing divisional play with a fine 11-1 record and will share the Scarlet Division crown with CHCA who also finished at 11-1.  This marks the twelfth MVC title for the Lady Eagles.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Player of the Year honors went to Seven Hills' Annie Katuska (Gray Division) and to Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes (Scarlet Division).  Coach of the Year honors went to MVCA's Marianne Gibbs (Gray Division) and to Summit Country Day's Karen Hess (Scarlet Division).  Complete Gray Division list is HERE and the Scarlet Division HERE.   ALL-STATE HONORS:  Congratulations to the following players who were named to the OHSVCA All-Ohio team:  Summit Country Day's Kendall Northern in Division V and Roger Bacon's Mariah Gaines, Ally Hughes, and Reagan Waller in Division IV.  See list of area players HERE.

POSTSEASON UPDATE:  Shout out to Roger Bacon, Summit Country Day, Cincinnati Christian, and MVCA for advancing to DISTRCT CHAMPIONSHIP contests!  Roger Bacon was the MVC's lone District Champion (the school's seventh straight title), advancing to the Regional semis.  REGIONAL FINAL:  The Lady Spartans downed Mercy McAuley in the semis to advance to the DIV REGIONAL FINAL. STATE BOUND:  The Lady Spartans defeated McNicholas in straight sets to capture the school's tenth Regional Championship in volleyball.  The squad moves on to the State FINAL FOUR! 

STATE FINAL FOUR UPDATE:  The Lady Spartans advanced to the State FINAL FOUR and will face Vincent Warren today at Butler HS at 5:30 pm! 

STATE FINAL:  Roger Bacon dominated Vincent Warren in the State semifinal match, winning in three sets!  The Lady Spartans will face Alliance Marlington for the State Championship today at 1 pm at Wright State University.  The squad will be gunning for its first State title since 2005.

STATE CHAMPIONS!

STATE CHAMPIONS:  Congratulations to Roger Bacon for finishing its season the way they planned back in the summer - as Ohio's top team!  The Lady Spartans defeated Alliance Marlington in straight sets to earn the program's fourth State title! Head coach Alyssa Flading was a member of the school's 2004 State Championships team. The Lady Spartans finished the season with a 24-4 record. For complete match stats, click HERE.  Read more HERE.

BOYS SOCCER:  SEASON UPDATE:  Cincinnati Christian finished 4-0-0 in Gray Division contests and came away with its sixth straight Gray Division title.  Summit Country Day finished 4-0-0 in Scarlet Divisional matches and also wrapped up the Knights' sixth straight Scarlet Division crown.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Player of the Year honors went to Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (Gray Division) and to Seven Hills' Everett Rinaldi (Scarlet Division).  Coach of the Year accolades went to Cincinnati Christian's Brian Nelson (Gray Division) and to Summit Country Day's Scott Sievering (Scarlet Division).  Complete ALL-MVC receipients are HERE for the Gray Division and HERE for the Scarlet Division. ALL-STATE HONORS:  The following players earned Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association All-Ohio honors:  CHCA's Andrew Cox, Cincinnati Country Day's Donovan Gray, Summit Country Day's David Ray, and Seven Hills' Everett Rinaldi.  See complete list of local players HERE.

POSTSEASON UPDATE:  SHOUT OUT to both Summit Country Day and Seven Hills for advancing to the Regional Final after winning District Championships and Regional semifinal contests!  The two teams faced each to see who advanced to the State Final Four!

STATE FINAL FOUR BOUND:  Congratulations to Summit Country Day for earning a trip to the STATE FINAL FOUR!  The Knights defeated MVC foe Seven Hills 3-1 and will face Ottoville tonight in the STATE SEMIS.  

STATE FINAL:  The Knights defeated Ottoville 1-0 to move on the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP match for the first time since 2018!  The Knights will face Minford this afternoon at Columbus' Historic Crew Stadium at 4 pm.

STATE CHAMPIONS!

STATE CHAMPS:  HUGE congratulations to the Summit Country Day Silver Knights for bringing home the school's eighth STATE CHAMPIONSHIP trophy in boys soccer!  The Knights defeated Minford 1-0 in the State Final!  Read more HERE. 

GIRLS SOCCER:  SEASON UPDATE:  Cincinnati Christian completed Gray Division play with a perfect 4-0-0 record to notch the school's first MVC girls soccer championship.  Summit Country Day finished 4-0 in Scarlet Division play to capture the Lady Knights second straight Scarlet Division title.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Congratulations to our Players of the Year, Cincinnati Christian's Alex Lewis (Gray Division) and Summit Country Day's Mia Stevens (Scarlet Division) and to our Coaches of the Year, Cincinnati Christian's Juliet Bostrom (Gray Division) and CHCA's Kenzie McDaniel (Scarlet Division).  Complete All-MVC Gray Division recipients are HERE and Scarlet Division Honorees are HERE. ALL-STATE HONORS:  Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association All-Ohio recipients included Summit Country Day's Mia Stevens (Player of the Year) and Bree Reder and Cincinnati Country Day's Alyssa Easter. See complete list of local players HERE.

POSTSEASON UPDATE:  DISTRICT CHAMPIONS:  Congratulations to CHCA and to Summit Country Day for winning District titles and for advancing to the Regional semis.  SHOUT OUT to Summit Country Day for moving on to the Regional Final after the Lady Knights' 5-0 victory over Oakwood. 

STATE FINAL FOUR:  HUGE SHOUT OUT to Summit Country Day for advancing to the State FINAL FOUR!  The Lady Knights downed Waynesville 3-0 in the Regional Final and will face Worthington Christian for a shot at another

STATE FINAL!  STATE FINAL BOUND!  Congratulations to the Lady Knights on advancing to their second straight STATE FINAL with their 4-0 shutout over Worthington Christian. 

STATE CHAMPIONS!

STATE CHAMPIONS:  Congratulations to Summit Country Day for winning its second straight DIV State title with a 3-0 victory over Ottawa-Glandorf in the 2024 State Championship contest.  The 2024 title is the school's fifth overall, making the Lady Knights the first high school in Southwest Ohio to win five State crowns in girls soccer! 

MUCH DESERVED HONOR:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day girls soccer head coach Theresa Hirschauer for being the newest member of the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association (OSSCA) Hall of Fame!  Theresa has served as the head girls soccer coach at CCD for 33 years and has over 460 wins, including FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!  She will be inducted at the OSSCA Honors Banquet on December 8.  Aside from being an integral part of the school, community, and the lives of her students, she is a life-changer as a role model for her players!  Congratulations Theresa!

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY:   SEASON UPDATE:  Congratulations to CHCA for winning its second straight MVC Meet, finishing ahead of runner-up Summit Country.  Top three finishers were CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (1st), Wyatt Gockerman (2nd), and Jagger Dollenmeyer (3rd).  Team and individual results can be found HERE.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Congratulations to our Runner of the Year, Nathaniel Gockerman from CHCA.  Coach of the Year honors went to CHCA's Matt Esche.  The complete All-MVC list is HERE.  POSTSEASON UPDATE:  Congratulations to Summit Country Day for winning the DIII District Championship and for advancing to the Regional Meet.  MVCA also advanced with its third-place finish. The Silver Knights' Liam Woodward finished as District Champ to pace all MVC runners.  Seven Hill's Nick Roblyer, Cincinnati Country Day's Max Sun and Trevor Gregorsok, and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Miguel Damian moved on to Regionals as well.  Complete DIII results are HERE. In DII action, CHCA not only came home with the team championship trophy, the  Eagles had the top three finishers in the race - Nathaniel Gockerman, Wyatt Gockerman, and Jagger Dollenmeyer!  For DII results, click HERE. 

STATE BOUND:  Congratulations to CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman for winning the DII Regional title!  He led the Eagles to a third-place team finish and a trip to the State Meet!  Team members joining Nathaniel are Wyatt Gockerman, Jagger Dollenmeyer, Trevor Kuhlman, Andrew Sandefur, and Andrew Michel.  Complete DII results are HERE.  At the DIII Regional Championships, the MVC was represented at State by Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward (top MVC Regional finisher at third place overall) and Will Fox and MVCA's Joey Sandal.  Complete DIII results are HERE.  STATE MEET:  Congratulations to CHCA for finishing seventh overall at the DII STATE MEET! Leading the way for the Eagles was Nathaniel Gockerman with a fine sixth-place finish. Other Eagle runners included Wyatt Gockerman, Jagger Dollenmeyer, Trevor Kuhlman, Andrew Lott, Andrew Sandefur, and Andrew Michel. Complete DII State Meet results are HERE.  Also, congratulations to Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward for leading all MVC runners with a 25th-place finish in the DIII State Meet. Teammate Will Fox and MVCA's Joey Sandal also finished their season at the State Meet!  DIII individual results are HERE. 

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY:  SEASON UPDATE:  Summit Country Day captured the Lady Knights' fourth consecutive conference meet title.  Runner-up was Seven Hills.  Top three finishers were Summit Country Day's Callie Fox (MVC Runner of the Year), Allie Reuter (2nd), and Anna Wiltshire (3rd).  Complete meet results are HERE.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Shout out to Summit Country Day's Callie Fox for earning Runner of the Year accolades and to the Lady Knights' Kurtis Smith for receiving Coach of the Year recognition.  See the complete All-MVC list HERE.  POSTSEASON UPDATE:  At the DIII District Meet, Summit Country Day also won the District team title, led by Callie Fox's first-place performance.  Seven Hills placed fourth in the team standings to also advanced to Regionals. Cincinnati Country Day's Vanca Pandey, Seven Hills' Campbell Coyne, MVCA's Ellie Meade also moved on to the Regional Meet. Complete DIII results are HERE.  No teams or individuals from the MVC advanced to Regionals from the DII race.  Complete DII results are HERE.

STATE BOUND:  Shout out to Summit Country Day for the Lady Knights' runner-up finish at the DIII Regional Meet!  The Lady Knights' top finisher was Callie Fox with a fine third-place finish.  Complete DIII Results are HERE.  STATE MEET:  Congratulations to the Lady Knights for bringing home the school's first-ever State Meet trophy after finishing RUNNER-UP!  Callie Fox led the way with a 19th-place finish.  Other team members included Allie Reuter, Anna Wiltshire, Tessa Dennemann, Jocelyn Lauckner, Madelyn Smith, and Zezzie Imperial.  Complete DIII State Meet results are HERE. 

BOYS GOLF:  SEASON UPDATE:  CHCA's MVC Preseason and MVC Postseason Tournament performances enabled the Eagles to win the league title, the school's fourth title and first since 2014.  Check out the top scores from around the MVC HERE.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus for earning Golfer of the Year honors and to CHCA's Tim Frazer for receiving Coach of the Year accolades.  See the complete All-MVC list HERE.  CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT:  After the two rounds of the MVC Tournament, CHCA finished atop the field with a team score of 631, six strokes better than runner-up Cincinnati Country Day's 637.  Medalist honors went to the Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus who fired a 36-hole score of 140.  CHCA's Alex Cotton finished second (151) and Seven Hills' William Hartmann placed third (152).  See complete 36-hole results HERE.  POSTSEASON UPDATE:  Congratulations to Seven Hills (Sectional Champion), Summit Country Day, and Cincinnati Country Day for advancing to the DIII District tournament after their fine play at the Browns Run Sectional.  The Stingers' Matia Kastner shot a 75 to take medalist honors.  The MVC had six of the top seven finishers.  MVCA's Garrett French also advanced to Districts as an individual.  Complete DIII Sectional results are HERE.  At the DII Sectional at The Mill Course, Roger Bacon finished third and CHCA fourth to both advanced to the District Tournament.  Individually, Roger Bacon's Blake Rohling and Allister Fike were the top MVC finishers, tying for sixth overall with a score of 74.  Click HERE for complete DII Sectional results.  At the Division II District Tournament, CHCA finished eighth and Roger Bacon ninth in the team standings.  The Spartans' Blake Rohling was the top MVC finisher, firing a 75 to finish tied for seventh.  Individual results from the DII District tourney are HERE.  STATE BOUND:  At Districts, Seven Hills advanced to the DIII State Championships, finishing second at the Division III District Tournament. Last year, the Stingers finished fourth at State! Team members include Billy Good, William Hartmann, Matia Kastner, Andrew Zhou, and Nicholas Stein.  Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus fired a 4-under 68 to win the District title and also advance to State!  Watch video HERE.  See complete DIII District Tourney results HERE. 

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Seven Hills finished fifth in the team competition after the Stingers' fourth-place finish in 2023!  Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus finished in sixth place overall to complete a fine two-day performance with a score of 149.  See complete individual results HERE.

GIRLS GOLF:  SEASON UPDATE:  No MVC Champion was crowned this fall due to the number of teams that finished the season.  The top scores in the MVC can be found HERE.  CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT:  CHCA captured this fall's MVC Tournament title, finishing with a nine-hole team total of 181.  Seven Hills was runner-up.  Medalist honors went to CHCA's Sophia Fink who carded a fine 38.  Teammate Anna Mallaly was runner-up with a 46.  See complete individual results HERE.  POSTSEASON UPDATE:  At the Division II Reeves Sectional, CHCA narrowly missed advancing to the District Championships with its fifth-place finish.  The Lady Eagles' Sophia Fink finished third overall and has advanced to the District tourney.  Joining Sophia at Districts was teammate Elizabeth Marohn and Seven Hills' Lucie Pease.  Complete individual results can be found HERE.  STATE BOUND:  At the DII District Tournament, CHCA's Sophia Fink won the District crown, carding a 77 in her first District tourney appearance.  The freshman advanced to the State Championships at Akron's Firestone Country Club!  See complete DII District results HERE.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:  Congratulations to CHCA's Sophia Fink for finishing RUNNER-UP at the 2024 State Girls Golf Tournament. And she’s just a freshman! Individual results are HERE.

GIRLS TENNIS:  SEASON UPDATE:  Summit Country Day and CHCA will share the league championship with identical 9-1 records in MVC matches.  It is the Lady Knights' second straight title and the Lady Eagles' fifth crown in the last seven years.  ALL-MVC HONORS:  Congratulations to our Player of the Year from Summit Country Day, Maggie Marburger.  Coach of the Year honors went to Roger Bacon's Joe Hetzer.  Complete All-MVC squad is HERE.  POSTSEASON UPDATE:  Congratulations to the following players for advancing to the District Tournament:  Summit Country Day's Jayden Puryear and the doubles team of Maggie Marburger and Katelyn Bastos, Cincinnati Country Day's Reema Arebi and the doubles team of Caroline Connelly and Katherine Connelly, Seven Hills' Daniela Alper, and CHCA's doubles teams of Miranda Wang and Corrine Labin and Lucy Snyder and Emery Snyder.  STATE BOUND:  HUGE SHOUT OUT to the Summit Country Day doubles team of Maggie Marburger and Katelyn Bastos for advancing to the State Tournament!

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:  Congratulations to the Summit Country Day doubles team of Maggie Marburger and Katelyn Bastos for advancing to the State Tournament!  The pair will compete this week!

FALL SEASON NEWS BRIEFS

November 18:  Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's James Hall are among the finalists for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week honor.  Vote HERE.

November 15:  Let's close out the fall sports season by recognizing our MVC Dick Snyder Sportsmanship Award recipients:  Chase Ellis (Cincinnati Christian), Catherine Monroe (Cincinnati Country Day), Abigail Connor (CHCA), Bryant Ramsey (Clark Montessori), Isaac Chastain (MVCA), Lucrecia Chojon Mejia (Lockland), Leland Hackworth (New Miami), Jaiveon Allen (North College Hill), Marvin Paulino (Norwood), Audrey Busemeyer (Purcell Marian), Hayden Rolfert (Roger Bacon), Sarina Bedi (Seven Hills), Fletcher Armstrong (St. Bernard-Elmwood Place), and Keller Minton (Summit Country Day).  Check out complete list of recipients HERE. 

November 15:  ALL-MVC FOOTBALL HONORS:  Gray Division Players of the Year were Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman (Offensive) and Ryan Coyle (Defensive), while Scarlet Division Players of the Year were CHCA's Brayden Mitchum (Offensive) and Summit Country Day's Sam Reder (Defensive).  Gray Division Coach of the Year accolades went to MVCA's Kyle Gulley and Cincinnati Country Day's Dennis Coyle and CHCA's Calvin Renfroe received the honor in the Scarlet Division.  Complete Gray Division honorees are HERE and Scarlet Division recipients are HERE.

November 15:  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Damien Dawson and Summit Country Day's Clemente Volk and Maddie Mescher were named the Enquirer Athlete of the Week.  Read more HERE.

November 15:  ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL HONORS:  Congratulations to St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris for being named DVI Offensive Player of the Year and to Cincinnati Country Day's Ryan Coyle for receiving Defensive Player of the Year honors by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Kyle Hogan earned Coach of the Year accolades after leading the Titans to an 8-2 regular season and the school's first-ever playoff appearance.  See the complete All-District honorees HERE.

November 13:  ALL-STATE SOCCER HONORS:  The following players earned Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association All-Ohio honors:  BOYS:  CHCA's Andrew Cox, Cincinnati Country Day's Donovan Gray, Summit Country Day's David Ray, and Seven Hills' Everett Rinaldi.  GIRLS: Summit Country Day's Mia Stevens (Player of the Year) and Bree Reder and Cincinnati Country Day's Alyssa Easter. See complete list of local players HERE.

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STATE CHAMPIONS!

November 12:  How many conferences in Ohio can boast THREE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS in one sports season?  HUGE congratulations to the Summit Country Day Silver Knights for bringing home the school's eighth STATE CHAMPIONSHIP trophy in boys soccer last night!  The Knights defeated Minford 1-0 in the State Final!  Read more HERE. 

ALL-MVC BOYS SOCCER HONORS:  Player of the Year honors went to Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (Gray Division) and to Seven Hills' Everett Rinaldi (Scarlet Division).  Coach of the Year accolades went to Cincinnati Christian's Brian Nelson (Gray Division) and to Summit Country Day's Scott Sievering (Scarlet Division).  Complete ALL-MVC receipients are HERE for the Gray Division and HERE for the Scarlet Division. 

November 12:  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Damien Dawson (football), Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas (football), Summit Country Day's Clemente Volk (boys soccer) and Maddie Mescher (girls soccer), and Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes (volleyball) were among the nominees for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Summit Country Day girls soccer and Roger Bacon girls volleyball were up for Team of the Week recognition.

November 11:  Check out this week's top performers ... a couple of playoff football teams recognized Athletes of the Week HERE.

November 9:  ALL-MVC GIRLS SOCCER HONORS:  Congratulations to our Players of the Year, Cincinnati Christian's Alex Lewis (Gray Division) and Summit Country Day's Mia Stevens (Scarlet Division) and to our Coaches of the Year, Cincinnati Christian's Juliet Bostrom (Gray Division) and CHCA's Kenzie McDaniel (Scarlet Division).  Complete All-MVC Gray Division recipients are HERE and Scarlet Division Honorees are HERE.

November 9:  ALL-MVC VOLLEYBALL HONORS:  Player of the Year honors went to Seven Hills' Annie Katuska (Gray Division) and to Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes (Scarlet Division).  Coach of the Year honors went to MVCA's Marianne Gibbs (Gray Division) and to Summit Country Day's Karen Hess (Scarlet Division).  Complete Gray Division list is HERE and the Scarlet Division HERE. 

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STATE CHAMPIONS!

November 9:  Congratulations to Roger Bacon volleyball for finishing its season the way they planned back in the summer - as Ohio's top team!  The Lady Spartans defeated Alliance Marlington in straight sets to earn the program's fourth State title! Head coach Alyssa Flading was a member of the school's 2004 State Championships team. The Lady Spartans finished the season with a 24-4 record. For complete match stats, click HERE.  Read more HERE.

November 9:  POSTSEASON FOOTBALL UPDATE:  Cincinnati Country Day and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place have advanced to Friday's Regional semifinal contests after victories last night in the second round of the OHSAA playoffs.  The Nighthawks defeated Rock Hill 56-20 and will face Anna at Monroe, while the Titans downed Portsmouth West 49-21 and will battle Coldwater at Trotwood-Madison.

November 8:  Summit Country Day's Austin Fry and Mia Stevens were named Enquirer Athletes of the Week!  In addition, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place and Summit Country Day boys soccer earned Team of the Week honors.  Read more HERE.

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STATE CHAMPIONS!

November 8:  Congratulations to the Summit Country Day girls soccer team for winning its second straight DIV State title with a 3-0 victory over Ottawa-Glandorf in the 2024 State Championship contest.  The 2024 title is the school's fifth overall, making the Lady Knights the first high school in Southwest Ohio to win five State crowns in girls soccer!

November 7:  POSTSEASON VOLLEYBALL UPDATE:  STATE FINAL:  Roger Bacon dominated Vincent Warren in today's State semifinal match, winning in three sets (25-9 in set three)!  The Lady Spartans will face Alliance Marlington in the State Championship match at Wright State University.  The squad will be gunning for its first State title since 2005.  See the final point HERE.

November 7:  POSTSEASON BOYS SOCCER UPDATE:  STATE FINAL:  The Knights defeated Ottoville 1-0 to move on to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP match for the first time since 2018!  The Knights will face Minford Monday at Columbus' Historic Crew Stadium at 4 pm.

November 6:  POSTSEASON GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE:  STATE FINAL BOUND!  Congratulations to the Lady Knights on advancing to their second straight STATE FINAL with last night's 4-0 shutout over Worthington Christian. The girls will face Ottawa-Glandorf Friday at Columbus' Historic Crew Stadium at 4 pm for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! 

November 5:  CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (boys cross country); Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward (boys cross country), Callie Fox (girls cross country), Austin Fry (boys soccer), and Mia Stevens (girls soccer); Purcell Marian's Justin Thomas (football); Cincinnati Country Day's Ryan Coyle (football); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Damien Dawson (football); and Roger Bacon's Marilyn Hoffman (volleyball) were among the nominees for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award. St. Bernard-Elmwood Place and Purcell Marian were up for the Ohio Football Team of the Week award.  Summit Country Day boys and girls soccer and Roger Bacon volleyball were in the running for the Fall Team of the Week honor. 

November 4:  ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL HONORS:  Congratulations to the following players who were named to the OHSVCA All-Ohio team:  Summit Country Day's Kendall Northern in Division V and Roger Bacon's Mariah Gaines, Ally Hughes, and Reagan Waller in Division IV.  See list of area players HERE.

November 4:  It's Monday, so that means the newest MVC Athletes of the Week are being posted to the conference website.  Click HERE to read about this past week's top performers.

November 3:  POSTSEASON BOYS SOCCER UPDATE:  Congratulations go out to the Summit Country Day boys soccer team for advancing to the STATE FINAL FOUR!  The Knights defeated Seven Hills 3-1 in today's Regional Final to move on to face Ottoville Wednesday at 7 pm in Wapakoneta. Also, shout out to Seven Hills on a fine season!

November 2:  POSTSEASON GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE:  STATE FINAL FOUR:  HUGE SHOUT OUT to Summit Country Day for advancing to the State FINAL FOUR for the second consecutive year!  The Lady Knights downed Waynesville 3-0 in today's Regional Final and will face Worthington Christian Tuesday at Springfield HS at 7 pm. 

November 2: STATE CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE:  STATE RUNNER-UP:  Congratulations to the Lady Knights for bringing home the school's first-ever State Meet trophy after finishing RUNNER-UP!  Callie Fox led the way with a 19th-place finish.  Other team members included Allie Reuter, Anna Wiltshire, Tessa Dennemann, Jocelyn Lauckner, Madelyn Smith, and Zezzie Imperial.  Complete DIII State Meet results are HERE.   For the boys, CHCA finished seventh in the DII State Meet!  Nathaniel Gockerman led the way for the Eagles with a fine sixth-place finish. Other Eagle runners included Wyatt Gockerman, Jagger Dollenmeyer, Trevor Kuhlman, Andrew Lott, Andrew Sandefur, and Andrew Michel. Teammate Will Fox and MVCA's Joey Sandal also finished their season at the State Meet! Complete boys DII State Meet results are HERE.  DIII results are HERE for the boys.  

November 2:  POSTSEASON VOLLEYBALL UPDATE:  STATE BOUND:  At today's Regional Final, Roger Bacon defeated McNicholas in straight sets to capture the school's tenth Regional Championship in volleyball.  The squad moves on to the State FINAL FOUR and will face Vincent Warren on Thursday at Butler HS at 5:30 pm!  Thanks to tonytribblephotography for the photo!

November 2:  ALL-MVC CROSS COUNTRY HONORS:  BOYS: Congratulations to our Runner of the Year, Nathaniel Gockerman from CHCA.  Coach of the Year honors went to CHCA's Matt Esche.  The complete All-MVC list is HERE.  GIRLS:  Shout out to Summit Country Day's Callie Fox for earning Runner of the Year accolades and to the Lady Knights' Kurtis Smith for receiving Coach of the Year recognition.  See the complete All-MVC list HERE. 

November 2:  POSTSEASON FOOTBALL UPDATE:  HUGE SHOUT OUT to our MVC football squads who have advanced to next week's OHSAA playoff contests! Special congratulations to St. Bernard-Elmwood Place for picking up the school's first-ever football playoff victory!

ROUND ONE PLAYOFF RESULTS

Roger Bacon lost to Clinton Massie 41-7 
CHCA fell to Brookville 43-42
Cincinnati Country Day over Deer Park 39-14
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place defeated Dayton Christian 54-0
Purcell Marian beat Paint Valley 34-21
MVCA fell to Northeastern 41-0

ROUND TWO PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Cincinnati Country Day hosts Rock Hill
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place at Portsmouth West
Purcell Marian at Anna

November 1:  POSTSEASON VOLLEYBALL UPDATE:  REGIONAL FINAL:  The Roger Bacon Lady Spartans downed Mercy McAuley in the semis last night to advance to tomorrow's DIV REGIONAL FINAL with a shot to move on to the FINAL FOUR!  A win over McNicholas at Princeton HS at 2 pm will get them there!

October 31:  ALL-MVC BOYS GOLF HONORS:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus for earning Golfer of the Year honors and to CHCA's Tim Frazer for receiving Coach of the Year accolades.  See the complete All-MVC list HERE. 

October 31:  POSTSEASON BOYS SOCCER UPDATE:  MVC REGIONAL FINAL:  Shout out to both Summit Country Day and Seven Hills for advancing to Sunday's Regional Final after winning District Championships and Regional semifinal contests!  The two teams face each other Sunday at noon at Lakota East.

October 31:  Cincinnati Country Day was recognized as the TriState Football week ten Gold Star Chili Team of the Week!  Read more HERE.

October 31:  Clark Montessori's Jamier Johnson was named the TriState Football week ten Mella Player of the Week!  Read more HERE.

October 30:  POSTSEASON GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE:  SHOUT OUT to Summit Country Day for moving on to Saturday's Regional Final after the Lady Knights' 5-0 victory over Oakwood.  One win from the FINAL FOUR!

October 30:  Thinking about a fictional MVP from the current high school football season?  Check out this Enquirer look at the area's top 15 candidates HERE.

October 29:  Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward (boys cross country), Callie Fox (Summit Country Day), Halle Kinross (field hockey), Brenden Hamilton (boys soccer), Mia Stevens (girls soccer), and Meredith Walker (volleyball); MVCA's Joey Sandal (boys cross country), Caleb Abshire (football), and Kate Conn (volleyball); CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (boys cross country), John Irwin (football), and Isabella Basalo-Chiauttini (girls soccer); Roger Bacon's Robby Brenner (football) and Ally Hughes (volleyball); Cincinnati Country Day's Patrick Ramage (football); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Jah Neal (football); Clark Montessori's Jamier Johnson (football); and Seven Hills' Harrison Zhang (boys soccer) were finalists for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Cincinnati Country Day was up for the Ohio Football Team of the Week honor and Seven Hills boys soccer was in contention for the Fall Team of the Week award. 

October 28:  Clark Montessori's Jamier Johnson was in contention for the week ten TriState Football Mella Player of the Week honor.  

October 28:  Cincinnati Country Day and Roger Bacon were up for the week ten TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week award. 

October 28:  It's Monday, so that means the newest MVC Athletes of the Week are being posted to the conference website.  Click HERE to read about this week's top performers.

October 27:  POSTSEASON VOLLEYBALL UPDATE:  DISTRICT CHAMPS!  Congratulations to Roger Bacon for winning the DIV District title - the school's seventh straight championship.  The Lady Spartans advance to Thursday's Regional semi against Mercy McAuley.

October 27:  CHCA's John Irwin was a finalist for the WLWT Blitz 5 Primetime Performance award for week ten. 

October 27:  POSTSEASON BOYS SOCCER UPDATE:  SWEET 16! Shout out to both Summit Country Day and Seven Hills for advancing to Wednesday's Regional semis after winning District Championships!

October 27:  POSTSEASON FOOTBALL UPDATE:  MVC squads who have advanced to the 2024 playoffs included Roger Bacon, CHCA, Cincinnati Country Day, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, Purcell Marian, and MVCA.  See complete list of opening round match-ups HERE.

October 26:  POSTSEASON BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE:  STATE BOUND: BOYS:  Congratulations to CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman for winning today's DII Regional title!  He led the Eagles to a third-place team finish and a trip to the State Meet!  Team members joining Nathaniel at State will be Wyatt Gockerman, Jagger Dollenmeyer, Trevor Kuhlman, Andrew Sandefur, and Andrew Michel.  Complete DII results are HERE.  At the DIII Regional Championships, the MVC will be represented at State by Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward (top MVC finisher at third place overall) and Will Fox and MVCA's Joey Sandal.  Complete DIII results are HERE.  GIRLS:  Shout out to Summit Country Day's runner-up finish at the DIII Regional Meet!  The Lady Knights' top finisher was Callie Fox with a fine third-place finish.  Joining Callie at State will be Allie Reuter, Anna Wiltshire, Jocelyn Lauckner, Madelyn Smith, and Tessa Dennemann.  Complete DIII Results are HERE.

October 25:  Congratulations to the Summit Country Day girls cross country team for being named an Enquirer Team of the Week award winner.  Read more HERE.

October 25:  POSTSEASON GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE: DISTRICT CHAMPIONS:  Congratulations to CHCA and to Summit Country Day for winning District titles!  They move on to play Tuesday!

October 22:  ALL-MVC GIRLS TENNIS HONORS:  Congratulations to our Player of the Year from Summit Country Day, Maggie Marburger.  Coach of the Year honors went to Roger Bacon's Joe Hetzer.  Complete All-MVC squad is HERE.

October 22:  CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (boys cross country) and Max Labin (football); Summit Country Day's George Weaver (boys cross country), Anna Wiltshire (girls cross country), Keller Minton (football), Austin Fry (boys soccer), and Mia Stevens (girls soccer); MVCA's Zach Anderson (football) and Vera Bell (volleyball); Roger Bacon's Max Kleinfeldt (football) and Re Woodrum (girls soccer); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Damien Dawson (football); Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (boys soccer) and Maddy Jones (volleyball); and Cincinnati Country Day's Audrey de Alarcon (girls soccer) were finalists for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Summit Country Day boys AND girls cross country and CHCA boys cross country were up for the Fall Team of the Week honor. 

October 21:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

October 20:  CHCA football player Max Labin was a finalist for the week nine WLWT Blitz 5 Primetime Performer award. 

October 20:  Cincinnati Country Day's Ryan Coyle is named the WCPO Football Athlete of the Week for week nine of the gridiron season.  Read more HERE.

October 20: MVCA was among the nominees for the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week honor for week nine. 

October 20:  MVCA's Zach Anderson, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris, and Summit Country Day's Alex Bajorek were finalists for the week nine TriState Football Player of the Week award.  

October 19:  POSTSEASON CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE:  BOYS:  Congratulations to Summit Country Day for winning the DIII District Championship and for advancing to this week's Regional Meet.  MVCA will also advance with its third-place finish. The Silver Knights' Liam Woodward finished as District Champ to pace all MVC runners.  Seven Hill's Nick Roblyer, Cincinnati Country Day's Max Sun and Trevor Gregorsok, and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Miguel Damian move on to Regionals as well.  Complete DIII results are HERE. In DII action, CHCA not only came home with the team championship trophy, the  Eagles has the top three finishers in the race - Nathaniel Gockerman, Wyatt Gockerman, and Jagger Dollenmeyer!  For DII results, click HERE. 

GIRLS:  At the DIII District Meet, Summit Country Day also won the District team title, led by Callie Fox's first-place performance.  Seven Hills placed fourth in the team standings to also advance to Regionals. Cincinnati Country Day's Vanca Pandey, Seven Hills' Campbell Coyne, MVCA's Ellie Meade also move on to Saturday's Regional Meet. Complete DIII results are HERE.  No teams or individuals from the MVC advanced to Regionals from the DII race.  Complete DII results are HERE.

Photo courtesy of Geoff Balnakenship - Enquirer Media/GANNETT

October 19:  CHCA's Carly Brunetti is named the Enquirer Athlete of the Week!  Read more HERE.

October 15:  With the regular season now concluded for most volleyball teams, check out the end-of-the-season stat leaders from our area HERE.

October 15:  STATE GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE:  STATE RUNNER-UP!  Congratulations to CHCA's Sophia Fink for finishing RUNNER-UP at the 2024 State Girls Golf Tournament. And she’s just a freshman! Complete individual results are HERE.

October 15:  CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (boys cross country), Brayden Mitchum (football), Luciano Andaluz (boys soccer), Abigail Connor (volleyball); and Carly Brunetti (girls soccer); Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward (boys cross country), Callie Fox (girls cross country) Ava Kulesza (field hokey), and Maggie Marburger and Katelyn Bastos (girls tennis - doubles); Cincinnati Country Day's Vanca Pandey (girls cross country), Ethan Argus (boys golf), Ryan Coyle (football), and Kenzie Zimmers (girls soccer); Seven Hills' Billy Good (boys golf) and Aryan Reddy (boys soccer); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris (football) and Floraida Perez (girls soccer); Purcell Marian's Vinnie Clark Jr. (football) and Kaliyah McNeal (girls soccer); Lockland's Davae Andrews-Glover (football); Roger Bacon's Andrew Schneider (boys soccer); Cincinnati Christian's Grady Bosse (boys soccer) and Alex Lewis (girls soccer); and New Miami's Brooklyn Sandlin (volleyball) were finalists for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award. CHCA was up for the Ohio Football Team of the Week and Seven Hills boys golf was in the running for the Fall Team of the Week honor.

October 14:  North College Hill is in contention for the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week honor.  Vote HERE.

October 14: Cincinnati Country Day's Thomas Huckleby is among the nominees for the week eight TriState Football Mella Player of the Week award!  Vote HERE.

October 13:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

October 11:  Summit Country Day's Anneliese Brouwer, Roger Bacon's Carlie Grosser, and Seven Hills' Daniela Alper are named Enquirer Athlete of the Week award winners!  Read more HERE.

October 11:  POSTSEASON GIRLS TENNIS UPDATE:  STATE BOUND:  HUGE SHOUT OUT to the Summit Country Day doubles team of Maggie Marburger and Katelyn Bastos for advancing to next week's State Tournament!

October 8:  MVC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS:  Summit Country Day girls captured the Lady Knights' fourth consecutive conference meet title.  Runner-up was Seven Hills.  Top three finishers were Summit Country Day's Callie Fox (1st), Allie Reuter (2nd), and Anna Wiltshire (3rd).  For the boys, congratulations to CHCA for winning its second straight Conference Meet, finishing ahead of runner-up Summit Country.  Top three finishers were CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (1st), Wyatt Gockerman (2nd), and Jagger Dollenmeyer (3rd).  Complete meet results are HERE for the girls and HERE for the boys.

October 8:  Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus (boys golf), Lee Thomas (football), and Katherine Connelly and Caroline Connelly (girls tennis - doubles); CHCA's Sophia Fink (girls golf), Brayden Mitchum (football), and Lucy Snyder and Emery Snyder (girls tennis - doubles); Summit Country Day's Anneliese Brouwer (field hockey), Quinn Kreider (boys soccer), Abigayle Penote (girls soccer), and Jayden Puryear (girls tennis - singles); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris (football); Lockland's Mouhamad Tall (football); Roger Bacon's Jerome Smith (football), Alex Ervin (boys soccer), Carlie Grosser (girls soccer), and Mariah Gaines (volleyball); Norwood's Graham Metz (boys soccer); Purcell Marian's Griffin Miller (boys soccer); Clark Montessori's Gabe Lockhart (boys soccer); Cincinnati Christian's Jacob Sheridan (boys soccer); Seven Hills' Aryan Reddy (boys soccer) and Daniela Alper (girls tennis - singles); and MVCA's Hailey Farmer (volleyball) were finalists for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week honor.  Lockland was in contention for the Ohio Football Team of the Week award and Seven Hills boys golf was up for the Fall Team of the Week award.  

October 7:  CHCA was in contention for the TriState Football week seven Gold Star Chili Team of the Week award. 

October 7:  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris and CHCA's Brayden Mitchum were in the running for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week for week seven. 

October 7:  Norwood showed support for the North College Hill football squad, school, and community with a jersey swap prior to the two school's week seven football game Friday night.  Bengal Sam Hubbard and his foundation also expressed support for the two schools.  Read more HERE.

October 7:  Senior Lee Thomas leads one of the MVC's most potent offenses as Cincinnati Country Day looks for its fourth straight Gray Division gridiron title.  A closer look shows he's not the only weapon the Nighthawks possess.  Read more HERE.

October 7:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

October 6:  POSTSEASON GIRLS TENNIS UPDATE:  Congratulations to the following players for advancing to this week's District Tournament:  Summit Country Day's Jayden Puryear and the doubles team of Maggie Marburger and Katelyn Bastos, Cincinnati Country Day's Reema Arebi and the doubles team of Caroline Connelly and Katherine Connelly, Seven Hills' Daniela Alper, and CHCA's doubles teams of Miranda Wang and Corrine Labin and Lucy Snyder and Emery Snyder.

October 4:  Roger Bacon's Kaitlyn Hutzel is named an Enquirer Athlete of the Week award winner!  Read more HERE.

October 3:  POSTSEASON GIRLS GOLF UPDATE:  STATE BOUND:  At the DII District Tournament, CHCA's Sophia Fink won the District crown, carding a 77 in her first District tourney appearance.  The freshman advances to next weekend's State Championships at Akron's Firestone Country Club!  See complete DII District results HERE.

October 3:  Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman is voted the TriState Football week six Mella Player of the Week!  Read more HERE.

October 2:  POSTSEASON BOYS GOLF UPDATE:  At yesterday's Division II District Tournament, CHCA finished eighth and Roger Bacon ninth in the team standings.  The Spartans' Blake Rohling was the top MVC finisher, firing a 75 to finish tied for seventh.  Individual results from the DII District tourney are HERE.

October 1:  Roger Bacon's Bubba Smart is voted the WLWT Blitz 5 Primetime Performer for week six!  Read more HERE.

October 1:  Sectional tourney week for girls tennis - check out the top players heading into the postseason HERE.

October 1:  Seven Hills' Matia Kastner (boys golf), Justine Woods (girls soccer), and Annie Katuska (volleyball); Summit Country Day's Ella Cary (field hockey) and Jayden Puryear (girls tennis - singles); Roger Bacon's Bubba Smart (football), Aubrey Moore (girls soccer), Kaitlyn Hutzel (girls tennis- singles), and Elizabeth Strouble (volleyball); CHCA's Jackson Vest (football) and Miranda Wang and Corrine Labin (girls tennis - doubles); Clark Montessori's Camdyn Russell (football) and Callie Oppt (girls soccer); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris (football); Norwood's Graham Metz (boys soccer); Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (boys soccer) and Anna Bowling (volleyball); Cincinnati Country Day's Molly Klekamp (girls soccer); and Purcell Marian's Miami Ward (girls soccer) were among the nominees for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Seven Hills boys golf was up for the Fall Team of the Week honor.

September 30:  POSTSEASON BOYS GOLF UPDATE:  STATE BOUND:  Seven Hills advanced to the DIII State Championships, finishing second at today's Division III District Tournament. Last year, the Stingers finished fourth at State! This year's team members include Billy Good, William Hartmann, Matia Kastner, Andrew Zhou, and Nicholas Stein.  Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus fired a 4-under 68 to win the District title and also advance to State!  Watch video HERE. See complete DIII District Tourney results HERE.

September 30:  Roger Bacon and CHCA are listed among the state's best in the most recent Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association state polls!  Read more HERE.

September 30:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 29:  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place and Roger Bacon were nominees for the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week award for week six. 

September 29:  Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman, CHCA's Griffin Ridner, and Roger Bacon's Bubba Smart were in contention for the TriState Football week six Mella Player of the Week award!  

September 28:  Roger Bacon's Bubba Smart and Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas were up for the week six WLWT Primetime Performer award.  

September 27:  Summit Country Day's Linde Harris was named an Enquirer Athlete of the Week award winner!  Read more HERE.

September 26:  A lot of good things are happening this fall around the MVC.  Perhaps none bigger than the 4-1 start by the New Miami football squad - this after 21 consecutive losses!  Viking running back Dalson Hayes is one of the leaders for the Vikings and is ranked fourth in the state (and 32nd in the nation) with 982 yards entering week six.  Oh, and Homecoming king to boot!  Keep rollin' ...

September 26:  With the regular season schedule at the midway point in football, let's check out the area's statistical leaders HERE.

September 25:  POSTSEASON BOYS GOLF UPDATE:  At today's DII Sectional at The Mill Course, Roger Bacon finished third and CHCA fourth to both advance to the October 1 District Tournament.  Individually, Roger Bacon's Blake Rohling and Allister Fike were the top MVC finishers, tying for sixth overall with a score of 74.  Click HERE for complete DII Sectional results.

September 25:  MVCA's Caleb Abshire was named the week five TriState Football Mella Player of the Week award winner!  Read more HERE.

September 25:  POSTSEASON GIRLS GOLF UPDATE:  At yesterday's Division II Reeves Sectional, CHCA narrowly missed advancing to the District Championships with its fifth-place finish.  The Lady Eagles' Sophia Fink finished third overall and has advanced to Districts on October 2.  Joining Sophia at Districts will be teammate Elizabeth Marohn and Seven Hills' Lucie Pease.  Complete individual results can be found HERE.

September 24:  POSTSEASON BOYS GOLF UPDATE:  Congratulations to Seven Hills (Sectional Champion), Summit Country Day, and Cincinnati Country Day for advancing to the DIII District tournament after their fine play at the Browns Run Sectional.  The Stingers' Matia Kastner shot a 75 to take medalist honors.  The MVC had six of the top seven finishers.  MVCA's Garrett French also advanced to Districts as an individual.  Complete DIII Sectional results are HERE.  

September 24:  Check out which area volleyball squads are ranked in this week's Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association's state polls HERE. CHCA and Roger Bacon make the list!

September 24:  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Lucas Cannady  (football); Cincinnati Country Day's Thomas Huckleby (football); MVCA's Caleb Abshire (football); CHCA's Jagger Dollenmeyer (boys cross country), Brayden Mitchum (football), and Miranda Wang (girls tennis); Seven Hills' Nick Roblyer (boys cross country) and Campbell Coyne (girls cross country); Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward (boys cross country), Quinn Kreider (boys soccer), and Linde Harris (girls soccer); New Miami's Dalson Hayes (football); Roger Bacon's Vince Guyer (football) and Mariah Gaines (volleyball); and Norwood's Madelyn Turner (volleyball) are among the nominees for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  New Miami is up for the Ohio Football Team of the Week.  Vote HERE.

September 23:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 22:  Cincinnati Country Day was up for the week five TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week honor!  

September 22:  MVCA's Caleb Abshire, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Lucas Canady, and Roger Bacon's Vince Guyer were in contention for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week award for week five. 

September 20:  Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman was named an Enquirer Athlete of the Week!  CHCA's boys soccer was also named a Team of the Week!  Read more HERE.

September 20:  The Coaches Classic is upon us, so the Enquirer decided to take a look at the area's top tennis players HERE.

September 19:  Clark Montessori is named the Tristate Football week four Team of the Week award winner!  Read more HERE.

September 18:  The Enquirer takes a look at the area's top freshman in the sport of volleyball HERE.  Cincinnati Country Day's Jordyn Brown is listed!

September 17:  Check out the second OHSVCA volleyball state polls HERE.  CHCA and Roger Bacon are listed among the state's top teams!

September 17:  MVCA's Joey Sandal (boys cross country); Seven Hills' Campbell Coyne (girls cross country) and Kenzie Motch (girls golf); Summit Country Day's Charlotte Thompson (field hockey), Isaiah Rodgers (boys soccer), and Abigayle Penote (girls soccer); Clark Montessori's Ethan Nipper (football) and Maya Ramsey (girls soccer); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's James Hall (football); Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman (football); CHCA's Brayden Mitchum (football); Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (boys soccer); and Roger Bacon's Carlie Grosser (girls soccer) and Ally Hughes (volleyball) were in contention for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  CHCA boys soccer was in the running for the Fall Team of the Week honor. 

September 16:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 15:  Clark Montessori was among the finalists for the TriState Football week four Team of the Week award.  

September 15:  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Jah Neal and CHCA's Brayden Mitchum were among the nominees for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week honor.  

September 15:  CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS:  Results of yesterday's Troy Twilight Invitational can be found HERE.  Special shout out to our MVC top ten finishers:  Cincinnati Country Day's Max Sun, Owen Kern, and Trevor Gregorsok finished second, seventh, and eighth overall in the White race.  CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman finished seventh in the Varsity 5000 Meters, and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Miguel Damian finished eighth in the Gray race.  Results of yesterday's Eaton Invitational can be found HERE.

September 13:  Summit Country Day's Chloe Castellini is named an Enquirer Athlete of the Week award winner!  Read more HERE.

September 12:  MVC BOYS GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS:  After yesterday's second round of the MVC Tournament, CHCA finished atop the field with a team score of 631, six strokes better than runner-up Cincinnati Country Day's 637.  Medalist honors went to the Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus who fired a 36-hole score of 140.  CHCA's Alex Cotton finished second (151) and Seven Hills' William Hartmann placed third (152).  See complete 36-hole results HERE.

September 10:  As we approach the midway point in the soccer season, the Enquirer highlights the top performers so far this fall HERE.

September 10:  The Summit Country Day girls soccer squad sits at 5-1 and has its eyes set on another State title!  Read more HERE.

September 10:  See which local teams earned a spot in the first Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association polls HERE.

September 10:  Summit Country Day's Chloe Castellini (field hockey), Keller Minton (football), Hayden Kintner (boys soccer), and Mia Stevens (girls soccer); CHCA's Griffin Ridner Richard (football) and Tori Cravens (volleyball); New Miami's Dalson Hayes (football); Purcell Marian's Justin Thomas (football); Norwood's Graham Metz (boys soccer); Cincinnati Christian's Jacob Sheridan (boys soccer) and Rylee Katz (girls soccer); Seven Hills' Ava Deimling (girls soccer); Cincinnati Country Day's Caroline Connelly and Katherine Connelly (girls tennis - doubles); and Lockland's Alayah Jefferson (volleyball) are finalists for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Norwood boys soccer and Summit Country Day girls soccer are up for the Fall Team of the Week award.  Vote HERE.

September 9:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 8:  Purcell Marian's Justin Thomas was among the nominees for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week honor. 

September 6:  CHCA's Andrew Cox was named Enquirer Athletes of the Week!  Congratulations!  Read more HERE.

September 5:  THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY:  Check out the top golfers from around the area as we approach the second half of the season HERE.

September 4:  SHOUT OUT to the 2-0 New Miami Vikings football squad for being named the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week!  Read more HERE.

September 4:  So, you're watching college football on a Saturday afternoon, and some of the players' names sound familiar.  Read more HERE as to why that might just be the case.

September 4:  Which area volleyball teams make the grade in this week's coaches poll?  Check them out HERE.

September 3:  MUCH DESERVED HONOR:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day girls soccer head coach Theresa Hirschauer for being the newest member of the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association (OSSCA) Hall of Fame!  Theresa has served as the head girls soccer coach at CCD for 33 years and has over 460 wins, including FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!  She will be inducted at the OSSCA Honors Banquet on December 8.  Aside from being an integral part of the school, community, and the lives of her students, she is a life-changer as a role model for her players!  Congratulations Theresa!

September 3:  Roger Bacon's Blake Rohling (boys golf), Max Hoffman (football), Andrew Schneider (boys soccer), and Amya Parker (girls soccer); Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman (football); CHCA's Andrew Cox (boys soccer), Miranda Wang (girls tennis), and Allie Barrick (volleyball); Summit Country Day's Jacob Patino (boys soccer), Maggie Marburger (girls tennis), and Kendall Northern (volleyball); and Cincinnati Christian's Steven Burton (boys soccer) and Lauren Uffman (volleyball) are in contention for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Vote HERE.

September 2:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 1:  New Miami was among the nominees for the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week award. 

September 1:  CHCA's John Irwin was a finalist for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week award. 

August 30:  Norwood's Laney Murphy was named an Enquirer Athlete of the Week!  Read more HERE.

August 29:  Congratulations to New Miami football player Dalson Hayes for being named the TriState Football Player of the Week.  Read more HERE.

August 27:  CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (boys cross country) and Tori Cravens (volleyball); Seven Hills' Lucie Pease (girls golf) and Amelia Schnirring (girls soccer); New Miami's Dalson Hayes (football); Purcell Marian's Justin Thomas (football); Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas (football); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Damien Dawson (football); Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (boys soccer) and Lauren Uffman (volleyball); Norwood's Graham Metz (boys soccer) and Laney Murphy (girls soccer); Roger Bacon's Jake Snyder (boys soccer); Summit Country Day's Lilly Sievering (girls soccer); and Clark Montessori's Callie Oppt (girls soccer) were among the nominees for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week honor. 

August 26:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

August 25:  CCD CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL:  Shout out to Seven Hills girls and to MVCA boys on their second-place finishes at yesterday's CCD Invitational.  Top finishers for the girls were MVCA's Ellie Meade who finished first and Seven Hills' Campbell Coyne who placed runner-up.  For the boys, top MVC finishers were MVCA's Will Sten who placed first and Joey Sandal who came in third.  For complete results, click HERE.

August 25:  Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas was among the nominees for the WLWT Blitz 5 Primetime Performer honor!

August 25:  Read about Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas and his opening week gridiron performance against Summit Country Day.  An amazing performance - read more HERE.

August 25:  New Miami's Dalson Hayes was up for the TriState Football Player of the Week award. 

August 24:  SHOUT OUT to the New Miami Vikings on their 14-8 victory last night over Gamble Montessori, breaking the school's 21-game losing streak!  Congrats to head coach Chris Fogle and his team!

August 23:  Every football game is important, but there's something special about a good, old-fashioned rivalry game!  Read more HERE.

August 23:  Summit Country Day's Abigayle Penote and Cameron Lorentz, Clark Montessori's Noah Lockhart, and CHCA's Drew Adams all get recognition from the Enquirer as the top soccer players from the class of 2027.  Read more HERE.

August 21:  The Enquirer takes a look at the top volleyball players from the class of 2027 HERE.  Among those listed are St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Tessa Jewell and Joselynn Telinda; Seven Hills' Jackie Katuska; CHCA's Jillian Turvey and Grace Ingle; and Cincinnati Country Day's Isabelle Albers.

August 20:  CONFERENCE GOLF TOURNAMENT UPDATES:  The first round of the MVC Boys Golf Tournament was held August 17 with CHCA finishing ahead of runner-up Seven Hills (312-318).  CHCA's Luke Visconte carded a 71 to pace the field.  Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus finished second with a 74.  Complete results from day one can be found HERE.  The MVC will host round two of the tournament on September 11 for the boys at Glenview.  For the girls, CHCA also placed first, finishing with a nine-hole team total of 181.  Seven Hills was runner-up.  Medalist honors went to CHCA's Sophia Fink who carded a fine 38.  Teammate Anna Mallaly finished runner-up with a 46.  See complete individual results HERE.

August 20:  CHCA's Nathaniel and Wyatt Gockerman and Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward make the list of the top boys cross country runners in the area.  Read more HERE.

August 19:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

August 15:  Let's take a look at the top soccer players in the area from the class of 2026 HERE.  Among those recognized for the girls are Summit Country Day's Carolyn Federle, Mia Stevens, Bree Reder, and Zoe Jackson; Roger Bacon's Aubrey Keuffer and Maddy Sheppard; Seven Hills' Hannah Olowokure; and Cincinnati Country Day's Alyssa Easter.  For the boys,  Roger Bacon's Alex Ervin and Caleb Fulton; Seven Hills' Davion Washington; Norwood's Bayron Matias; and CHCA's Royce McKenzie are listed.

August 14:  GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW:  Here's an Enquirer look at the area's top cross country runners headed into the 2024 season - including Summit Country Day's Allie Reuter!  Read more HERE.

August 14:  Who are the area's best boys soccer players?  Check out the USA Today Network's Preseason All-State list HERE.  The MVC's Everett Rinaldi (Seven Hills) makes the list!

August 14:  ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SOCCER?  Check out the area's top storylines as we prepare for the 2024 soccer season HERE.

August 14:  Summit Country Day's Kendall Northern, CHCA's Camille Stark and Leah Young, and Roger Bacon's Charlotte Strouble are listed among the area's top volleyball players from the class of 2026 HERE.

August 14:  Norwood's D.J. Blair has overcome adversity - with help from the school's football program.  Read more HERE.

August 13:  Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes is listed among the USA Today Network's Preseason All-Ohio volleyball squad!  Read more HERE.

August 12:  AND HERE THEY ARE ... Let's salute the past week's MVC Athletes of the Week HERE!  The first of many weekly award winners!

August 10:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  Cincinnati Country Day's Alyssa Easter and Summit Country Day's Maddie Mescher earn a spot on the Enquirer's list of the best goaltenders HERE.

August 10:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  The Enquirer has another preview of the area's best soccer players - this time it's the best defenders HERE.  Listed are Cincinnati Country Day's Donovan Gray, Roger Bacon's Jake Snyder, and Summit Country Day's Bree Reder.

August 10:  VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW:  Shout out to the MVC players who earned accolades in this Enquirer preview of the area's top hitters HERE - CHCA's Allie Barrick, Summit Country Day's Kendall Northern, and Roger Bacon's Mariah Gaines.

August 10:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  Seven Hills' Everett Rinaldi, Norwood's Laney Murphy, and Summit Country Day's Abigayle Penote are among those listed as the top midfielders in this Enquirer preview HERE.

August 8:  VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW:  Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes is listed among the area's best setters in this Enquirer preview HERE.  In addition, CHCA's Jillian Turvey makes the list of the top blockers HERE!

August 8:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  The Enquirer highlights the area's best forwards HERE.  Roger Bacon's Carlie Grosser and Purcell Marian's Kaliyah McNeal are featured.

August 6:  VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW:  CHCA's Kate Moran is listed among the area's top volleyball liberos in this Enquirer volleyball preview HERE.

August 6:  You know it's football season when the TriState Football announces its All-TSF Preseason First Team and lets you vote for who you think should make up the rest of the team!  Read more HERE.

August 3:  Enquirer subscribers can check out this MVC football preview HERE.  Just who will win divisional titles this fall?

August 2:  The MVC recognizes its own Athletes of the Week and publicizes the Enquirer Athletes of the Week as well.  Learn how you can nominate Enquirer Athletes of the Week HERE.

July 31:  GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW:  With the fall sports season right around the corner, let's check out the area's top teams and players in this Enquirer girls tennis preview HERE.

July 29:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  Who are the best offensive linemen around the city?  The Enquirer gives us its opinion HERE.  Among those listed are Cincinnati Country Day's Lucas Donahue and Patrick Ramage and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Austin Turner.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  And another preview - this one takes a look at the top quarterbacks.  Making the list of the area's best is Lockland's Damien Dawson!  Read more HERE.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The best running backs in our area?  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris and Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas are among the ten best!  Clark Montessori's De'Lorean James is also ranked!  A lot of talent, but check out who the Enquirer thinks are the top ball carriers HERE.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The best wide receivers and tight ends are highlighted in this Enquirer position-by-position football preview.   Norwood's D.J. Blair, Roger Bacon's Landon Murphy, and Cincinnati Country Day's Bryce Snell are recognized!  Read more HERE.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The Enquirer recognizes the area's top linebackers in preparation for the upcoming 2024 football season.  Cincinnati Country Day's Ryan Coyle and Patrick Ramage and Summit Country Day's Sam Reder are among those listed!  Read more HERE.

July 21:  GOLF PREVIEW:  Several big names return for the upcoming 2024 boys and girls golf season.  The Enquirer takes a look at the biggest names HERE.

July 20:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The Enquirer did its research and highlighted the top defensive linemen in the area.  New Miami's Isaiah Johnson is the lone MVC player to earn a spot on the list.  Read more HERE.

July 20:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  Who are the area's top defensive backs?  Here's a look at the best according to the Enquirer.  Three MVC players are ranked among the elite!  Read more HERE.

July 12:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  Here's the first of what I'm sure will be many 2024 fall season previews from the Enquirer.  Let's begin with this look at the area's top senior soccer players HERE.

July 9:  Let's close the 2023-24 sports year with a look at who earned All-City honors from the spring sports season.  Check them out HERE.

July 7:  The OHSAA recently announced the divisional breakdowns in the sport of football.  See which school moved divisions for the upcoming 2024 gridiron season HERE.

July 7:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  Check out this TriState Football preview of the 2024 Cincinnati Country Day football squad HERE.

July 1:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  TriState Football takes an early look at the 2024 MVCA Lions football team HERE.  Best of luck to all our football squads this fall!