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The Miami Valley Conference is comprised of the following middle schools/junior highs:  Cincinnati Christian, Cincinnati Country Day, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Clark Montessori, Lockland, New Miami, North College Hill, Norwood, Miami Valley Christian Academy, Seven Hills, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, and Summit Country Day.  Additionally, Roger Bacon and Purcell Marian are members in the high school portion of the conference.

This website will feature a section on the home page which features updates and recaps of the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.  In addition, a weekly look at the past week's top performers can be found in the MVC Athletes of the Week section.  This is a very popular feature and all selections come from the head coaches themselves.

As Sports Information Director for the conference, feel free to contact me at mvcsid@gmail.com if you come across any errors or misspelled names along the way!

Good luck to all of our athletes, coaches, athletic directors, administrators, and parents who make the Miami Valley Conference the premier small-school league in the state!

TRACK AND FIELD:  The Miami Valley Conference sponsors track and field during the spring season.  CHCA captured both the boys' and girls' championships last spring.  The 2024 MVC JH Championship Meet is scheduled for May 2 at CHCA.

The MVC is recognizing Athletes of the Week at the middle school level.  Like our conference high schools, coaches will submit their student-athletes and each recipient will be posted here weekly.

WEEK ENDING APRIL 21

Cincinnati Christian baseball recognizes the following players after a pair of games last week:  At the plate, Izzy Sasser went 2-for-5 with a home runs and two RBIs; Jalyn Cole went 4-for-5 with two home runs and 10 RBIs; Willow Sasser, Eden Barnett, and Kaylee Glass were each 3-for-5 with three RBIs; Lexi Workman went 3-for-6 with an RBI; and Zoey Satterwhite added an RBI.  On the mound, Willow pitched 4.1 innings with 12 strikeouts and gave up two hits and two earned runs and Jalyn tossed 4.2 innings with 11 strikeouts and allowed three hits and 10 earned runs.

At Saturday's Norwood Track and Field Invitational, Norwood's Carter Callahan scored first in the 200 meter dash and second in the high jump!

Norwood softball would like to congratulate seventh grader Allie Howard.  In her first start of the season Saturday, Allie pitched a no-hitter. Great job Allie!  Izzy Asher also had an outstanding week, throwing a two-hitter with nine strikeouts on Tuesday and had five RBIs on Saturday. 

WEEK ENDING APRIL 14

Aniston Southern, an eighth grader on the CHCA track team, broke the junior high school record in pole vault, jumping 7-0 at thge Goshen JH invitational last week! 

WEEK ENDING APRIL 7

Norwood's Izzy Asher had a great game Monday in a big win at Middletown.  Izzy had six strikeouts and only gave up one hit!

WEEK ENDING MARCH 31

Norwood softball players Kasey Hendrickson and Kinley Messer both had big days at the plate in a big win against Dayton Christian. Kasey went 3-for-4 with a single, double and a triple. Kinley went 3-for-4 with a double and a pair of triples.

Norwood track would like to nominate Ryan Dietz as our Athlete of the Week.  Last week, Ryan participated in the Taylor MS Meet where he set a PR in the 1600 meters. Ryan has been a great asset to our track program, and we look forward to what he can achieve this season!

WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 18

Norwood seventh grade wrestler Connor Lehew became a League Champion after moving up a weight class to help his team secure another league title.  Connor won by pin, securing his spot atop the podium.  Connor consistently works hard both on and off the mat, and he has also maintained Honor Roll status throughout the season.

WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 4

In a victory over Seven Hills, Summit Country Day seventh grade basketball player seventh grade player Maguire Imperial led the Knights with 16 points.

Norwood seventh grade boys basketball player Jeremiah Foree had a season-high 20 points to go along with five rebounds and four assists against Western Brown on Wednesday.  In Saturday's  tournament victory over Summit Country Day, Jeremiah and Carter Callahan had a combined 31 points to lead the Indians. 

MVCA Purple boys basketball team beat Cincinnati Christian in the MVC tournament Saturday behind Hudson Sherf's 14 points.

MVCA Silver boys basketball player Bear Thompson scored 23 points in a victory over North College Hill in Saturday's conference tournament action. 

The entire St. Bernard-Elmwood Place JH team swam best times on Wednesday!  Congratulations to the entire team on a win over Cincinnati Christian in its final meet of the season!  Go Titans!

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 28

Summit Country Day boys basketball player Easton Griffin scored 15 points against Norwood on Monday and 13 points against Cincinnati Christian on Thursday.  Casey Cannon tallied 12 against Norwood and 14 in the match-up against Cincinnati Christian.

MVCA Purple boys basketball player Jaxon League led the way with 14 points and was awesome with his rebounding and defense to help the Lions win in OT vs. Cincinnati Country Day.

MVCA Silver boys basketball player Russ Bell, who, coming off an illness, helped lead us offensively (nine points) in the win over Seven Hills and defensively in the win over Cincinnati Country Day.

Norwood recognizes eighth grade boys basketball players Jeremiah Weaver and Tay Banks.  Jermiah recorded 16 points against Seven Hills and Tay tallied 19 points against Summit Country Day.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 21

Lockland MS Panthers would like to recognize Connor Tudor as the MS Player of the Week. Despite their 1-4 record, Connor has led the Panthers all season on the court with his leadership skills and play. Connor scored 20 points last week in the Panthers' against New Miami and is averaging 10.2 points per game. 

Cincinnati Christian would like to recognize graders Sami Woods and RJ Johnson for their swims at JH Championships at Princeton HS.  Sami came in third in the 50 yard free and second in the 100 free.  RJ dropped time in both of his events at JH Championships.

Norwood eighth grade wrestler Hayden Craig went 3-1 to place second at the Reading JH Coaches Classic this weekend.  Hayden consistently works hard both at practice and in the classroom.

Summit Country Day boys basketball player Sam Sprengard has been a great player for us all season as one of our leaders on both offense and defense. Against Norwood, he broke out for 16 points, hitting 3-threes and snatching several important steals on defense. He is an intense competitor and a tough matchup at the point.

Congratulations to Jordan Whitney and Brady Woods of Little Miami’s eighth grade boys basketball!  Jordan has really become a strong two-way scorer and defender for us off the bench this season, contributing eight points, three rebounds, and a steal against Nagel Silver.  Brady’s defense and leadership from the guard position have been a huge contribution to our team as well, finishing with five points, five assists, and a pair of steals against Lebanon.  Great job Brady and Jordan! 

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 14

Summit Country Day seventh grade boys basketball player Casey Cannon played well in both his games this week with 10 points against CCD and 18 points against Miami Valley last night. Casey scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half to help secure the three-point win for the Silver Knights. Casey is a great scorer and rebounder who hustles and plays hard every day. 

MVCA Purple boys basketball player Calvin Clevenger was instrumental off the bench with key steals and was a major offensive spark.  Bear Thompson led the way offensively for MVCA's Silver squad, shooting the ball extremely well.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 7

MVCA boys basketball downed Norwood in a pair of games on Thursday.  Hudson Sherf scored 13 points and contributed with several impressive steals and rebounds in the Purple squad's win over Norwood.  The Silver player of the game was Kyle Caldwell, who scored 15 points and came up with some key steals.

North College Hill eighth grade basketball player Kamiyah Higgins has demonstrated incredible leadership skills from the bench all season. Kamiyah scored 14 points in only her second start of the season, leading the Lady Trojans to their first victory against New Miami on Thursday.

Cincinnati Christian boys A basketball team had a great team win against St. Bernard-Elmwood Place. Caleb Williams led the team with 19 points and six rebounds. Hunter Gunter added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Landon Booth contributed seven points with five assists and Nathan Jones had six points and six rebounds.

Norwood wrestler Cameron Kelsch went 3-2 with a Pin and a Major Decision earning fifth place at the North College Hill Middle School Wrestling Invitational.  An eighth grader, Cameron serves as a team Captain and consistently maintains A/B Honor Roll status in the classroom.

St. Bernard-Elmwood Place seventh grade swimmer Samir Kejo saw his hard work pay off this weekend!  Samir dropped time in each event he swam, including the 50 fly and 500 free!  Congratulations Samir!  Go Titans!

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 24

Norwood wrestler Ethan Ahrens went 1-1 in this week's competition, winning his first match via pin. Ethan is consistently working hard in the wrestling room and has also maintained straight A’s in the classroom.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 17

MVCA Purple boys basketball player Layton Reeves is recognized for his strong interior play and a 16-point performance in the win vs. Cincinnati Country Day.

MVCA Silver boys basketball player Bear Thompson led the way in the wins against North College Hill and Cincinnati Country Day with 10 and 13 points respectively.

Despite early season losses, North College Hill seventh grade girls basketball player Nyesha Williams continues to demonstrate hard work and excellent communication skills on the court.

Norwood seventh grade girls basketball player Macy Lomboy paced the Lady Indians against Cincinnati Country Day with six points, three steals, and four rebounds.  Eighth grader Alyssa Wolf recorded nine points, six steals, and four rebounds against North College Hill and eight points; seven steals, and two rebounds against Deer Park; and 10 points, five steals, and three rebounds against Cincinnati Country Day.  Madelyn Turner added 10 points, eight rebounds, and three steals against North College Hill, and Bella Stacy tallied eight points and four steals against Deer Park.

Cincinnati Christian eighth grade basketball player Caleb Williams helped guide the Cougars to two wins this week versus CHCA and New Miami. Caleb averaged 12.5 points, five rebounds, and 4.5 assists over the two games.

Norowood wrestler Spencer Hinton went 3-0 with three pins in competition this week.  Spencer is a leader on the team and is consistently improving as a wrestler.

Summit Country Day seventh grade boys basketball player Easton Griffin scored 19 points against Norwood and 15 points against Clark Montessori.  He is our point guard and is also one of the team's leaders in steals and assists.  Easton is a hard-nosed defender who can score with ease against almost any opponent.

Summit Country Day eighth grade boys basketball player Gael Huguet has been a defensive presence for the Knights, forcing 11 steals in his last two games.  On Tuesday, Gael led Summit with 10 points and seven steals while helping to limit Norwood to just 28 total points.

Eighth grader Taylor Ramey swam competitively in both meets this week for St. Bernard-Elmwood Place!  Taylor is always a great teammate and puts in the extra effort each week at practice!  Go Titans! 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10

Clark Montessori eighth grade girls basketball player Kristen Earley is recognized for her performance in our game against Cincinnati Country Day.  She scored 22 points, dished out four assists, and grabbed nine rebounds (including five offensive).  She is a leader for our team and a positive student who is an A-B student athlete!

MVCA Purple boys basketball player Hudson Sherf averaged 13 points per game in three wins this past week.  He also played outstanding defense.  Colton Pierson tallied 11 points per game for the  MVCA Silver squad (all wins), as well as playing tough defense in the post.

Cincinnati Country Day boys swimmer Dima Chernovol sometimes considers himself a single event athlete as he is so strong in his 100 breaststroke, but as coaches we wished him to step out of his comfort zone and enlisted him in the 500 free and the 50 free. He got a PR in both events and especially showed prowess in the 50 free where he has now earned a spot in the top 4x50 relay team. Great work and hard-working attitude!

Cincinnati Country Day girls basketball player Gabby Santiago has shown great courage stepping into a major starting role as a seventh grader. In a tough, physical game against Clark Montessori, she did not shy away from the moment, but instead embraced the challenge playing well on both sides of the ball. She’s begun looking for her shot more frequently and grown in her communication skills on defense just through two games. We can’t wait to see how she continues to improve as the season goes on!

Norwood seventh grader girls basketball player Izzy Asher scored nine points and collected three steals against CCPA.  Eighth grader Aniyah Henderson tallied eight points and three rebounds in a match-up against CHCA. 

Norwood seventh grade boys basketball player Carter Callahan scored 10 points and collected five steals and six rebounds against Cincinnati Christian.

Norwood wrestler Damien Hunter went 4-0 with four pins during this week’s competition. As a second-year wrestler, Damien consistently works hard and is extremely dedicated to the sport of wrestling.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 3

Cincinnati Country Day swimmer Stella Riggs demonstrated excellent courage and compassion in the two swim meets last week.  Stella is competing in swimming for the first time this year and showed great grit and perseverance in her events.  She set personal-best times, and not only set the bar for herself to continue to exceed throughout the season, but earned points towards her team’s victory in a quad at home vs. Clark Montessori, Kings, and Miamisburg on Monday and placed in the top four in both of her events during the team’s victory in Wednesday's dual meet vs. New Richmond.  Stella also showed great compassion for teammates and proudly represented CCDS when she was not swimming in her continual support of her teammates in and out of the pool.

MVCA Purple boys basketball squad downed Lebanon Saturday in its season opener. Player of the game was Garrett French with 12 points, two steals, and a pair of assists.

Eighth grader Hunter Gunter had 12 points and eight rebounds in Cincinnati Christian's season opening win against Summit Country Day.

Norwood wrestling recognizes Maddie Turner and CJ Potter.  Maddie went 4-1 with four first period pins to earn a second-place finish at the New Richmond Invitational on Saturday. Maddie is a dedicated wrestler and leader who also maintains straight A's in the classroom.  CJ also went 4-1 with four first period pins to earn a second-place finish at the New Richmond.  CJ works extremely hard on and off the mat and is a great example for his peers.

St. Bernard-Elmwood Place seventh grade swimmer Grayson Spears swam his first 500 meter freestyle ever, with a time of 8:31.40!  Grayson helped earn a total of 28 points in the win against Miamisburg!  Go Titans! 

CHCA seventh grade basketball player Connor Chaney scored 22 points against North College Hill and 17 points in a match-up with Mason.  He also averaged 6.5 assists in the two games.

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 26!

St. Bernard-Elmwood Place seventh grade swimmer Elanhi Bailey learned to swim his first full lap of freestyle this week!  Elanhi is ready to compete for St. Bernard-Elmwood Place in its first meet on December 2!  Go Titans!

Ava Simpson, eighth grader basketball player at Summit Country Day School, scored 18 points, dished out five assists, and registered 10 steals in the Lady Knights' win against Norwood on Monday.  She led the team in both steals and scoring.

Norwood eight grade basketball recognizes Anijah Henderson and Kinley Messer.  Anijah tallied six points, seven rebounds, and two assists against Wyoming and seven points and six rebounds against Summit Country Day.  Kinley had 12 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals against Summit Country Day.

Cincinnati Christian eighth grade girls basketball player Alayna Fitzgerald scored 20 points in the season opener against Mt. Healthy.

BOYS  AND GIRLS BASKETBALL:  MVC Tournament champions were crowned to bring an end to the 2023-24 basketball season.  Congratulations to our champions - CHCA ("B" boys and "A" girls), Norwood ("B" girls), and Clark Montessori ("A" boys)!  

WRESTLING:  The Conference Tournament trophy will reside at Norwood - for the sixth consecutive year!  The Indians finished ahead of runner-up New Miami.  Complete results are HERE.

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING (CO-ED):  CHCA captured its second consecutive Conference title in the pool, outdistancing runner-up Summit Country Day 402-313.  Complete results can be found HERE.

NOTE:  The Miami Valley Conference sponsors football, volleyball, and cross country during the fall sports season.

FOOTBALL:  CHCA finished the season 8-1 overall and undefeated in conference play to secure the MVC title.  

VOLLEYBALL:  Congratulations to Summit Country Day for capturing the MVC "A" volleyball tournament championship!  The Lady Knights defeated MVCA in the finals to earn the title.  On the "B" side, CHCA downed MVCA in the finals to win the championship!

CROSS COUNTRY:  The 2023 Conference Meet was held at Kingswood Park.  MVCA won the boys championship, while CHCA came away with the girls crown.  Top three finishers for the boys were Summit Country Day's Will Fox, MVCA's Jaxon Teague, and CHCA's Ryan Vannis.  For the girls, the top three finishers were MVCA's Ellie Meage and CHCA's Addison Connor and Abby Snell.  Complete results can be found HERE.