Olivia Messer is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. Olivia’s dedication and hard work continue to stand out. Her strong performance at the Perrysburg meet, including season-high scores on vault and floor, showcased the effort she puts in every day at practice. Coach Alexia Koepke said, "Olivia is one of the most driven athletes on our team. She is in the gym almost every day, constantly working to improve her skills and push herself to the next level. At our meet in Perrysburg, that dedication truly paid off when she landed her Tsuk for the first time this season and earned her highest vault score so far. She also hit both of her tumbling passes and achieved a season-high score on floor. Seeing her confidence grow and watching her hard work translate into strong performances have been so exciting.” Congratulations, Olivia!

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Brenna Grover is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. Brenna's recent performance was among the best in the league, posting recent scores of 234 and 180 in league play. Her scores have led to competitive matches for the girls team, and put her in contention for all-league honors as the NLL Championships approach. Coach Noah Badenhop said, "Brenna has been the glue that has kept the team together through adversity and rough patches throughout the season. She always has a positive attitude and makes sure her teammates are having fun, even when things aren't going the team's way. The positivity and uplifting of her teammates have led to her becoming one of the team's leaders throughout the season.” Congratulations, Brenna!

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Drew Bensman is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. Drew had a spectacular week for the varsity boys bowling team. Individually, he set new career and season highs culminating in a 221 game, while also being an anchor during the baker portion of our matches. His performance allowed for the boys to compete wire to wire with two of the best programs in the area. Coach Noah Badenhop said, "Drew continues to grow as an athlete for our team, and his positive, respectful attitude has made this possible. He is receptive of coaching and consistently seeks it out to not only improve his skills, but to better help out his team. He never has a negative comment to say, and has quietly become a leader of the team who the younger and newer bowlers look up to. He is an integral part of the growth of this season's team, and the program as a whole, through setting an example of hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to help teammates.” Congratulations, Drew!

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Addie Evans is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. At a recent basketball game, Addie saw a need a filled it! We were at Napoleon and she noticed that our boys did not have cups or bottles for the water. Addie took it upon herself to hunt someone down from the host school and obtained a few Gatorade bottles. She just appeared with them out of nowhere. She then proceeded to fill them up for our boys and handed the water to them by half time. She did all of this without being asked or acknowledged, showing what a persistent and amazing person she is! Coach Megan Cantu said, "I am very impressed with Addie's servant heart and tenacity. Addie is just a wonderful young lady. She is a fun teammate and great athlete. She has so much confidence and spirit. We are proud she is a Cheer Devil!” Congratulations, Addie!

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Cam Jackson is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. Cam has been a great leader for the boys basketball program. He pushes himself and others to get better and he accepts the responsibility of holding his teammates to a high standard. Coach Nick Robertson said, "Cam is a true leader and a floor general. He leads the team in so many different ways and shows up every day to put in work for the betterment of the team. ” Congratulations, Cam!

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Carington Harris is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. Earlier in December, Carington threw a season high 183 individual game which helped the team keep the lead heading into the pivotal baker portion of the match. For the baker games, she provided consistency by striking 9 of 12 frames she was responsible for. Her effort and performance propelled the team to a momentum building victory leading into league and tournament play. Coach Noah Badenhop said, "Carington is a dedicated and passionate athlete whose work ethic has set the standard for the program. Every practice she is pushing herself and her teammates to be the best bowlers they can be. She provides encouragement and help to the new girls in the program. She has become the de facto leader of the team, and the team's performance, attitude, and sportsmanship have been positive because of this. Opposing coaches, bowlers, and parents have consistently commented to me how respectful our team is during our matches, which stems from the standard set by Carington.” Congratulations, Carington!

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Ella Jordan is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School. Ella consistently goes above and beyond for her team. She puts in extra work outside of practice, showing a strong commitment to improving her game and helping the team succeed. She has built a great bond with her teammates and is always encouraging and supportive, which strengthens team chemistry. On the court, she communicates effectively, helping keep everyone organized and focused. Above all, she is a true team player who prioritizes the success of the group over individual recognition. Coach Rachel Daniels said, "Ella brings a strong sense of integrity and maturity to the team. She is disciplined in her preparation and takes pride in doing the little things right, even when no one is watching. Ella shows empathy and awareness toward her teammates, making sure everyone feels included and valued. She remains level-headed in emotional moments and helps steady the team with her composure. Her determination, adaptability, and unselfish approach to the game make her a dependable presence and a positive influence within the team culture.” Congratulations, Ella!

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Emma Scheuer is an Athlete of the Week for Springfield High School, representing both the gymnastics and cheerleading programs. In cheer, Emma recently perfected landing her back tuck on the court, which is very different than doing so in practice on a mat. In gymnastics, she had an amazing meet for Senior Night, placing top 6 on every event and finishing 2nd All-Around. Her routines have improved drastically this season, and it really shows how much effort she has been putting in. Cheer coach Megan Cantu said, "Emma is such a fun and amazing senior. She is always trying to push herself to be better and reaches out and asks for corrections. I love watching her progress. She is fun-spirited and lifts everyone on the team up. The varsity cheer team is doing amazing this basketball season keeping the crowd entertained with all of their tumbling, and Emma is not afraid to keep flipping for her fans." Gymnastics coach Alexia Koepke said, "Emma brings great energy to the team and is always positive and encouraging toward everyone around her. She leads by example and helps keep practices fun while still focused. As a captain, she does a great job supporting others and setting a strong tone for the team. She is hardworking and someone everyone can always count on." Congratulations, Emma!

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