Students recognized for athletic achievements

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The Harrison Hills Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on April 27.

Coach Ray Hibbs was in attendance. “I’d like to recognize some of our student athletes for some outstanding athletic and academic achievement this past school year,” He said.

Cabot Arbaugh and Tre Rex were both recognized for being Academic All-Ohio in the 2022 Football season and Maddy Butler was rec - ognized for basketball in the 2022-2023 season.

All-Ohio football player Jace Madzai was recognized for his performance in the 2022 season while Landen Thomas and Lucas Thomas were both recognized for AllOhio wrestling.

The Husky cheerleaders were also recognized for the achievements at the OHSAA Division 5 Spirit State Championship. “I think the only division we didn’t beat completely was division one,” Hibbs said. “Everybody else, we took care of.”

Freshmen cheerlead - ers were Destiny Bethel, Alexa Dewees, Ally Henry, Khylii Keffer, and Kamari West. Sophomore cheerleaders were Roni Banks, Mackense Garbrandt, Riley Reed, Shyloh Utter, and Kaila Walker. Junior cheerleaders were Emily Davis, Alex Dray, and Joanna Manbeck. Senior cheerleaders were Haley Dunlap, Kristen Hercules, Gracie Rogers, Lexi Smith, Riley Stewart, Emma Tuttle, and Kaydence Vich.

Hibbs also made sure to thank all the coaches in attendance for their hard work.

The board said they were impressed with the students’ achievements and that the students were great examples of Husky pride.

“On behalf of the board just want to congratulate all of you in what you’ve achieved,” Board President DJ Watson said. “Best of luck to all of you… When you put on that uniform you’re representing so much more than just yourself. As far as representation for our school, we couldn’t ask for a better group of kids to do that. We certainly appreciate you.”