Blue Aces Athletics

Our Spring Sports are gearing up for the post season and despite the unfavorable weather our athletes and coaches have been racking up the wins.

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Have a 6th grader interested in Middle School Sports??? Check out the information in the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/176alY3hdjXhfxh1E3wIe0GvWufwY1EJ7wxKv-J_HT40/edit?tab=t.0

Congrats to all our Senior Athletes on their Awards and Scholarships. Thank you for all you have done for Granville Athletics.

OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award- Callum Sproul and Audrey Ames

OHSAA Courageous Student Award- Landon Goss

OHSAA Scholar Athlete- Evie Sanders and Evan Spiker

NFHS Award of Excellence- Bode Shoaps and Annie McCracken

Kelly Miller Scholarship Winner $750: Rory McShane

LCL Scholar Athlete- Grace Largent and Jakob Culver

OHSAA State Award of Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity- Amanda Schneider and Rick Corder

Agonis Scholarship Nomination – Will Bukala and Sydney Cotrill

Mike Gregory Award- Grady Johnson and Sydney Lauffer

Columbus CW Scholar Athlete – Lily Kronk

Athletic Boosters Scholarship (4- $500) Purin Songrug, Will Bukala, Avery King, and Evelyn Sanders

USMC Distinguished Student Athlete- Kyle Kirby and Delaney Varrasso

Theron Rogerson Scholarship- Mac Gable & Audrey Ames

Sarah Davison Memorial Scholarship ($1000)- Evelyn Sanders

THE STANDARD AWARD: Nolan Schnieder and Lily Kronk

We want to thank all of our seniors for their commitment to Granville Athletics and wish all of them the best in their future endeavors.

Thank you to the Granville Athletic Boosters & Alfies for supporting this program this year.

Check out what their coaches said about these athletes and Thank you for Defending the Standard.

Be a Great Teammate: WE>me Winners:

Caleb Long - Boys Lacrosse - Although not the most vocal person, Caleb is always encouraging his teammates at games and practices. He steps up to help with the varsity, whether it's setting out game balls or helping with the waters, no questions asked. He does whatever we need him to do at that moment. I've heard Caleb talk about upcoming tests or homework with his teammates several times, making sure they stay on top of things. Caleb has shown he cares about his teammates on and off the field.

Patrick Acton - Baseball - Pat is a senior on our baseball team who shows strong leadership both on and off the field. He leads by example through his effort, attitude, and commitment to the team. Pat is always willing to help his teammates, stays positive during tough times, and encourages others to keep improving. He consistently puts the team before himself and earns the respect of those around him, making him a great teammate.

Evie Sanders - Girls Lacrosse - Evie's teammates look up to her because of the way she carries herself. She leads by example with confidence and integrity. Evie encourages her teammates to be resilient and adaptable throughout each game and she never gives up. She effectively shares her knowledge of the game with her teammates which further demonstrates her ability to strongly lead. Evie sets the standard for our program by giving her best effort in everything she does on and off the field.

Sadie Tritico - Girls Track & Field - Sadie exemplifies a “We, Not Me” mindset, always putting the team first and jumping in where she’s needed.

Gavin Davis - Boys Track & Field - Gavin will gladly jump in whenever and where ever the team needs him. He has never questioned anything ask of him and consistently gives his best effort day in and day out.

Carly Wollenberg - Softball - Carly is always supportive of others and leads by example by stepping into any role asked with enthusiasm and energy. Even when things don't go as planned for her, she is there for the team in whatever role is required.

Purin Songrung - Boys Tennis - Purin was voted team captain for the second year in a row. Purin always leads by example, and is positive influence on the team.

Choose Integrity, Build Legacy - Do Right Winners:

Lily Kronk - Girls Track & Field - Lily is our “Do Right” athlete for consistently demonstrating integrity, accountability, and respect both on and off the field. Lily is an amazing student-athlete that sets a high standard with her character, sportsmanship, and commitment to doing things the right way.

Ben Rose - Boys Track & Field - Ben is our “Do Right” athlete because he holds himself to a high standard and represents our values every day.

Shannon Houser - Softball - Shannon always acts with integrity and takes accountability. She works hard each day and coaches can trust that when Shannon is tasked to do something, she will do it as expected. Coaches know she is independently accountable for her actions. Shannon will come to coaches often looking for instruction and what she can do better in various aspects of the game so she can be the best version of herself. She has played varsity and JV at times this season and she does both with the same excitement and represents our program well at all times. When she has issues or concerns with things happening, she comes to the coaches to ensure we are aware and the right actions can be taken.

Ethan Gibson - Boys Lacrosse - Ethan always does right and makes the right choices. He makes sure the bus and sidelines are clean on away games. Ethan's behavior is never an issue, and he encourages his teammates to improve theirs. Ethan is a great example of what it means to be a Blue Ace.

Nina Brechler - Girls Lacrosse - Nina is a student of the game. She is committed to developing her skills and understanding the nuances learning a new sport. Nina's excitement, curiosity, and determination is contagious. She is an amazing leader who continues to raise the standard for our program by doing the right thing each day. Nina's teammates look up to her because she is passionate about improving to help her team succeed.

Adam Schmitt - Baseball - Adam does things the right way all of the time, not just when someone is watching. He consistently demonstrates outstanding character and integrity, and the type of teammate he is makes everyone around him better. His involvement in our youth athletics programs to help ensure all young athletes have access to proper equipment will have a lasting impact on our community. Adam represents the values of leadership, selflessness, and service in everything he does.

Competitive Excellence: Win the Day Winners:

Ben Prokop - Boys Tennis - Benjamin is a very quiet young athlete. When it's time for match play, Benjamin becomes a different player that is very hard to beat.

Clara Bethel - Girls Track & Field - Clara is our "Win the Day" recipient because she consistently goes above and beyond to support her team and deliver outstanding results.

Logan Miller - Boys Track & Field - Logan is our "Win the Day" recipient for consistently showing dedication, teamwork, and a strong commitment to excellence.

Aubrey Lackey - Softball - Aubrey is always ready to compete and takes the same determined approach to each play and each game. No matter the team we are facing, Aubrey prepares and plays the same way - all in. She does not take plays or games "off". She wants to be her best each time she steps on the field.

Ethan Holtzapple - Boys Lacrosse - Ethan Holtzapple is the definition of "Win The Day" for the boys lacrosse program. He comes in and works every day, and you can often find him working on his game after practice. Ethan is what we call a "grinder", never giving up on a play. You can often hear his teammates complimenting his work ethic on the sidelines while his is playing in the game.

Camryn Goss - Girls Lacrosse - Camryn is a true competitor. Her intensity, drive, and love for the game is evident to anyone who watches her play. Camryn exudes confidence on the field and is always pushing herself to play her hardest until the final whistle is blown. She motivates her teammates to stay focused and resilient throughout each game as well. Camryn approaches each game with a competitive mindset and views competition as a tool for growth.

Wilson Wells - Baseball - Wilson has a work ethic that is unmatched and spends countless hours refining every aspect of his game. Away from the field, he is disciplined in taking care of himself physically to ensure he is always prepared to compete at his best. His dedication and commitment elevate everyone around him, setting the standard for what it takes to be a great player. Teammates look to Wilson as an example of the effort, discipline, and consistency required for success.

Thank you for another great year of the Granville Athletics Mental Performance Initiative (GAMPI)! GAMPI wrapped up Spring 2026 programming this month. Student athletes worked on finalizing plans for next year as well as volunteering at both GIS and GES for Super Games. Both Middle School and High School members were able to hear from former OSU Volleyball player Sarah Morbitzer on how she has built her community of support in and out of athletics.

Athletic Boosters will meet Wednesday, June 10th at 5:00pm at Trek Brewing in Newark. All are invited to attend. There are two open positions for the 11 person board for next school year. Voting for officers and a new board will take place at the meeting. Anyone interested in being on the Athletic Booster board please email Amanda Schneider at granvilleathleticboosters@gmail.com by June 5th.

Thank you to the Athletic Boosters for the newly installed locker room graphics.

• All things athletics: Check out the website
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• Schedules: Check the weekly one on the website or DragonFly
• Scores from the night before: Click here (not all scores are reported)
• Forms that need filled out: Click here
• Athletic Handbook: Click here (Important information for all athletes and families)

Spring sports wrap ups, info about fall sports and our Blue Aces in action!