Winter Sports Recap

By: BHS Sports Staff

March 7, 2024 

After grueling months of blood, sweat, and tears, the Winter sports seasons have come to an end with a lot of team and individual accomplishments. Now, it is time to recap how each team’s season unfolded.

Boys Basketball

First up, the boys basketball team finished with a record of 14-9. They had two impressive winning streaks this season of five games or more. One huge highlight from this season was a Jaiden Ramos three-point buzzer-beater to defeat Trinity on the road. Another highlight was a season-sweep of the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves. Unfortunately, their season came to an end with a 61-56 loss to Independence in the sectional semi-finals. Key returners next season include Devin Hardwick, Tyler Cox, Aiden Starr, and Muhammad Manigat. Great season, boys!

Girls Basketball

Next up is the girls basketball team that tallied an overall record of 5-18. New head coach Bryce Brown and his team picked up an early season victory against Garrett Morgan and also picked up four more wins against Lawrence Upper, Beachwood, Medina Christian Academy, and Lincoln West.

But, it was senior Ashlyn Dyson (a future Marietta Pioneer) who stood out for this team with many accomplishments. She recorded her 1000th point, a 4-time CVC Athlete of the Week, fifth in Northeast Ohio averaging 22.4 points per game, Second Team All-District, CVC First Team, CVC All-Star, and a record holder for most points in a single game. She broke the record, not once but twice. The previous record was held by current freshman standout Shariah Gailes, who is currently playing Division II college basketball at The University of Illinois Springfield.

Congratulations, Ashlyn!

Coach Brown is excited for what’s to come in the offseason and for next season. 

“I’m looking forward to getting incoming players into the gym this Summer. I’m excited for the incoming freshman who will be the heart and soul of this program for the next four years. I want to hit the ground running next season, so any girls interested in playing next year, let’s put in the work all offseason.” 

Hockey

The hockey team ended their season with a 1-19 record. They got their first victory in four seasons defeating Cleveland Heights, 2-1. It was a very energetic game, and it was a well-deserved win for the Hurricanes. Juniors Jeffery Helmick and Phillip Banaszak both scored goals that helped the Hurricanes earn the victory. Sophomore Rocco Spiewacki and Banaszak both were named Second Team and Honorable Mention for the GCHSHL Blue All-League. Key players to look out for next season include Jadyn DeLuca, Spiewacki, Banaszak and Nick Supinski. 

Bowling

The varsity bowling team finished with a record of 4-7, and the JV team tallied a record of 2-9. The varsity finished in fifth place in the CVC Tournament and tenth place at the OHSAA Sectionals. 

But the real leader for the team was sophomore Adam Cowper. He achieved many things this season such as a Second Team GCIBL All-Star, First Team All-CVC, Division II Sectional Champion, Division II District Runner-Up, and 2024 OHSAA Division II State Qualifier with a Seventh Place Finish, earning him Second Team All-Ohio.

Congratulations, Adam! 

Coach Steven Prusak is happy with how this season went and is excited for next season. 

“Adam did really great this season. Also, for still being a new sport team, the team has improved a lot. JV did well and plans on moving up to varsity next year. During the sectionals, three of our bowlers Masen, Ryan, and Adam bowled a score of 1559 for three games. In the offseason, I hope the word gets out to more girls. We would like to get a girls varsity team built. Plus, I would also like to build up the JV team.” 

Wrestling 

Finally, our Winter sports recap ends with wrestling. Starting off with senior Dylan Smith who finished in second place at the Maple Heights Holiday Tournament. Also, Angela Ameres finished in first place in the OHSAA District Girls Wrestling Tournament. She became a 2024 Regional Qualifier. 

Congrats, Dylan and Angela!

Congratulations to all of the Winter Sports teams and athletes on good seasons. Your hard work paid off, and you represented Hurricane Nation in fine-fashion.

Stay tuned for a Spring Sports Preview next week!

Go Canes!

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