Nina Rodriguez Mentor>>Girls basketball Senior>>Point guard On the court: In GCC wins over Strongsville and Brunswick, had 44 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists, six steals and shot 49% from the floor and was plus-37 in efficiency. Had a career-high 29 points against Brunswick and a seas on-high six assists against Strongsville. Also surpassed 900 career points. Off the court: Will continue playing basketball at Detroit Mercy. “My favorite sports memory was playing at the Cedar Point complex during the summer.” Loves to play pickleball, hang out with friends and family and work out. Her favorite food is homemade Chipotle bowls. Prince-Ryleigh Johnson Brush>>Boys basketball Senior>>Guard On the court: In a 49-47 win over Walsh Jesuit, had a career-high 29 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter and a steal and layup with 23 seconds left to give the Arcs the lead for good. Off the court: “I really just play the game, watch movies, hang with my friends, listen to music, go to Cavs games or watch college games.” Hobbies include shopping and getting dressed. “One of my unique talents is, I’m really left-handed and I shoot with my right hand.” His favorite sports memory is Brush’s 29-point comeback win over Walsh Jesuit. “We were down in the third quarter, but I got a bucket to give us the lead late in the fourth.” Ryleigh Offutt Kenston>>Gymnastics Senior In the gym: At the Rubber City Rumble Invitational, was fourth on beam (9.0), ninth on bars (8.45) and sixth all-around (34.0) as the Bombers took second as a team. Out of the gym: Plans on attending Ohio State. “My favorite sports memory was our team qualifying to districts my freshman year, along with making it to state individually. Is also a football cheerleader and is involved in many clubs at the school. Enjoys hanging out with friends and going to concerts. “One of my favorite things to do before meets is listen to music and get Starbucks.” Paul Moody University>>Boys swimming Senior In the pool: At the Viking Invitational, was first in 100 back (49.41) and second in 100 fly (49.82). Has the fastest 100 back, second-fastest 100 fly and fourth-fastest 100 free times in The News-Herald coverage area and has swam on all three US relays that have the area’s fastest times. Out of the pool: Moreland Hills resident hasn’t decided on a college, but is hoping to swim at Army West Point. Enjoys video games, skiing and cooking. Favorite subjects are English, biology, Chinese and Spanish. Favorite foods include pie and other sweets. Loves his black cat Karoo. Nylah Mason Brush>>Girls basketball Sophomore>>Guard On the court: In a win over Anthony Wayne, had a career-high 29 points, along with four steals and two assists. After having two 20-plus point games all of last season, has eight through 12 games this season and has doubled her scoring average. Off the court: “Nani” says her favorite subject is math. Enjoys the music of NoCap. Favorite food is chicken Alfredo. Hobbies include drawing and coloring. Her favorite athlete is Tia Cooper. Can do backflips. Evan Ream Lake Catholic>>Boys swimming Senior In the pool: Against Gilmour, won 100 butterfly in a school-record 53.57. Against Mayfield, won 200 free (1:48.93) and 500 free (4:44.50). At the Perry Invitational, won 50 free (22.50) and 100 fly, once again breaking the school record with a 53.32. Out of the pool: Kirtland resident plans on swimming at Clarion University. “My favorite memory is winning 200 free relay at state last year.” Favorite food is cheeseburgers. Is a Browns and Cavaliers fan. Also enjoys playing video games. Cooper Fiebig South>>Boys wrestling Junior>>165 pounds On the mat: He went 4-0 to win his weight class at the Matteucci Memorial with two technical falls and a pin. Off the mat: Willoughby resident attends Andrews Osborne Academy. Enjoys playing baseball in the spring and summer, watching sports and playing video games. Tim Mazur Lake Catholic>>Boys wrestling Senior>>132 pounds On the mat: Won the 132-pound championship at the Johnny Drennan Tournament in Tennessee, recording a major decision over a state runner-up from Tennessee in the finals. Off the mat: Bay Village resident plans on wrestling in college. His favorite TV show is “Dexter,” his favorite food is steak, and his favorite sports memory was winning state as a team during his sophomore season at St. Edward. Varsity coaches from all sports can nominate athletes for Players of the Week until 8 p.m. every Monday. They can be emailed to [email protected]. We do not take nominations via social media or text message. 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