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Scholar Athletes of the Week 05/25/26 - Adam Buell & Jack Buell, Pandora-Gilboa

PANDORA, Ohio (WLIO) — The final McDonald's Scholar Athletes of the Week for the 2025-2026 school year comes with a unique twist.

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/18/26 - Noah Dotson, Waynesfield-Goshen

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/18/26 - Noah Dotson, Waynesfield-Goshen

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/18/26 - Noah Dotson, Waynesfield-Goshen

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/11/26 - Brittyn Bruns, Parkway

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/11/26 - Brittyn Bruns, Parkway

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/11/26 - Brittyn Bruns, Parkway

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/04/26 - Kyah Kimmett, Jefferson

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/04/26 - Kyah Kimmett, Jefferson

Scholar Athlete of the Week 05/04/26 - Kyah Kimmett, Jefferson

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/27/26 - Chayse Overholt, Lincolnview

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/27/26 - Chayse Overholt, Lincolnview

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/27/26 - Chayse Overholt, Lincolnview

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/20/26 - Yahir Brito-Diaz, Lima Senior

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/20/26 - Yahir Brito-Diaz, Lima Senior

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/20/26 - Yahir Brito-Diaz, Lima Senior

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/13/26 - Owen Sensabaugh, Spencerville

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/13/26 - Owen Sensabaugh, Spencerville

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/13/26 - Owen Sensabaugh, Spencerville

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/06/26 - Calvin Menke, Fort Jennings

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/06/26 - Calvin Menke, Fort Jennings

Scholar Athlete of the Week 04/06/26 - Calvin Menke, Fort Jennings

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/30/26 - Hayden Perrott, Crestview

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/30/26 - Hayden Perrott, Crestview

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/30/26 - Hayden Perrott, Crestview

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/23/26 - Ashton Miller, Ottoville

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/23/26 - Ashton Miller, Ottoville

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/23/26 - Ashton Miller, Ottoville

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/16/26 - Bean Ginther, Bluffton

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/16/26 - Bean Ginther, Bluffton

Updated May 12, 2026

BLUFFTON, OH (WLIO) - Bluffton senior Luke "Bean" Ginther is the kind of athlete every coach loves to have. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 03/16/26 - Bean Ginther, Bluffton

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/09/26 - Grady Schroeder, McComb

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/09/26 - Grady Schroeder, McComb

Updated May 12, 2026

McCOMB, OH (WLIO) – Grady Schroeder is a three-sport athlete in basketball, baseball, and football. On top of his athletic talents, the Panther senior is first in his … Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 03/09/26 - Grady Schroeder, McComb

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/02/26 - Logan Henschen, St. Marys

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/02/26 - Logan Henschen, St. Marys

Updated May 12, 2026

ST. MARYS, Ohio (WLIO) — St. Marys senior Logan Henschen is a workhorse. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 03/02/26 - Logan Henschen, St. Marys

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/23/26 - Caleb Moyer, Wapakoneta

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/23/26 - Caleb Moyer, Wapakoneta

Updated May 12, 2026

WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) — Described as the face of Wapakoneta's athletic programs, Redskin senior Caleb Moyer doesn't shy away from a challenge. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/23/26 - Caleb Moyer, Wapakoneta

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/16/26 - Andrew Baldauf, Lima Central Catholic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/16/26 - Andrew Baldauf, Lima Central Catholic

Updated May 12, 2026

LIMA, OH (WLIO) — Lima Central Catholic's Andrew Baldauf is a busy man. He's a four-sport athlete for the Thunderbirds: football, baseball, and in the winter, both swi… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/16/26 - Andrew Baldauf, Lima Central Catholic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/09/26 - Bella Bucio, Botkins

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/09/26 - Bella Bucio, Botkins

Updated May 12, 2026

BOTKINS, Ohio (WLIO) — Botkins' Bella Bucio is constantly putting in the work. From swimming to cross country and track, Trojan senior doesn't miss a beat. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/09/26 - Bella Bucio, Botkins

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/02/26 - Zac Lammers, Leipsic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/02/26 - Zac Lammers, Leipsic

Updated Feb 2, 2026

LEIPSIC, Ohio (WLIO) — Leipsic senior Zac Lammers is the only three-sport athlete in his grade. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/02/26 - Zac Lammers, Leipsic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/26/26 - Ella Moritz, Shawnee

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/26/26 - Ella Moritz, Shawnee

Updated Jan 26, 2026

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Setbacks haven't slowed down Shawnee senior Ella Moritz. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/26/26 - Ella Moritz, Shawnee

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/19/26 - Brooke Baucher, Celina

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/19/26 - Brooke Baucher, Celina

Updated Jan 19, 2026

CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) — Celina's Brooke Baucher is a competitor at heart. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/19/26 - Brooke Baucher, Celina

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/12/26 - Oliver Huelsman, Marion Local

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/12/26 - Oliver Huelsman, Marion Local

Updated May 13, 2026

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (WLIO) — Marion Local's Oliver Huelsman is described as a hardworking and dedicated athlete. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/12/26 - Oliver Huelsman, Marion Local

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/05/26 - Cameron Elwer, St. John's

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/05/26 - Cameron Elwer, St. John's

Updated Jan 5, 2026

DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) — St. John's senior Cameron Elwer doesn't miss a beat. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/05/26 - Cameron Elwer, St. John's

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/29/25 - Aaron Wuebker, New Bremen

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/29/25 - Aaron Wuebker, New Bremen

Updated Dec 29, 2025

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (WLIO) — New Bremen senior Aaron Wuebker has been a steady presence for Cardinal athletics, excelling across multiple sports while standing out in the… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 12/29/25 - Aaron Wuebker, New Bremen

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/16/26 - Bean Ginther, Bluffton

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/16/26 - Bean Ginther, Bluffton

Updated May 12, 2026

BLUFFTON, OH (WLIO) - Bluffton senior Luke "Bean" Ginther is the kind of athlete every coach loves to have. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 03/16/26 - Bean Ginther, Bluffton

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/09/26 - Grady Schroeder, McComb

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/09/26 - Grady Schroeder, McComb

Updated May 12, 2026

McCOMB, OH (WLIO) – Grady Schroeder is a three-sport athlete in basketball, baseball, and football. On top of his athletic talents, the Panther senior is first in his … Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 03/09/26 - Grady Schroeder, McComb

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/02/26 - Logan Henschen, St. Marys

Scholar Athlete of the Week 03/02/26 - Logan Henschen, St. Marys

Updated May 12, 2026

ST. MARYS, Ohio (WLIO) — St. Marys senior Logan Henschen is a workhorse. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 03/02/26 - Logan Henschen, St. Marys

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/23/26 - Caleb Moyer, Wapakoneta

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/23/26 - Caleb Moyer, Wapakoneta

Updated May 12, 2026

WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) — Described as the face of Wapakoneta's athletic programs, Redskin senior Caleb Moyer doesn't shy away from a challenge. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/23/26 - Caleb Moyer, Wapakoneta

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/16/26 - Andrew Baldauf, Lima Central Catholic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/16/26 - Andrew Baldauf, Lima Central Catholic

Updated May 12, 2026

LIMA, OH (WLIO) — Lima Central Catholic's Andrew Baldauf is a busy man. He's a four-sport athlete for the Thunderbirds: football, baseball, and in the winter, both swi… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/16/26 - Andrew Baldauf, Lima Central Catholic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/09/26 - Bella Bucio, Botkins

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/09/26 - Bella Bucio, Botkins

Updated May 12, 2026

BOTKINS, Ohio (WLIO) — Botkins' Bella Bucio is constantly putting in the work. From swimming to cross country and track, Trojan senior doesn't miss a beat. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/09/26 - Bella Bucio, Botkins

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/02/26 - Zac Lammers, Leipsic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 02/02/26 - Zac Lammers, Leipsic

Updated Feb 2, 2026

LEIPSIC, Ohio (WLIO) — Leipsic senior Zac Lammers is the only three-sport athlete in his grade. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 02/02/26 - Zac Lammers, Leipsic

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/26/26 - Ella Moritz, Shawnee

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/26/26 - Ella Moritz, Shawnee

Updated Jan 26, 2026

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Setbacks haven't slowed down Shawnee senior Ella Moritz. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/26/26 - Ella Moritz, Shawnee

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/19/26 - Brooke Baucher, Celina

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/19/26 - Brooke Baucher, Celina

Updated Jan 19, 2026

CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) — Celina's Brooke Baucher is a competitor at heart. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/19/26 - Brooke Baucher, Celina

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/12/26 - Oliver Huelsman, Marion Local

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/12/26 - Oliver Huelsman, Marion Local

Updated May 13, 2026

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (WLIO) — Marion Local's Oliver Huelsman is described as a hardworking and dedicated athlete. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/12/26 - Oliver Huelsman, Marion Local

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/05/26 - Cameron Elwer, St. John's

Scholar Athlete of the Week 01/05/26 - Cameron Elwer, St. John's

Updated Jan 5, 2026

DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) — St. John's senior Cameron Elwer doesn't miss a beat. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 01/05/26 - Cameron Elwer, St. John's

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/29/25 - Aaron Wuebker, New Bremen

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/29/25 - Aaron Wuebker, New Bremen

Updated Dec 29, 2025

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (WLIO) — New Bremen senior Aaron Wuebker has been a steady presence for Cardinal athletics, excelling across multiple sports while standing out in the… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 12/29/25 - Aaron Wuebker, New Bremen

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Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/22/25 - Annie Hemmelgarn, Minster

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/22/25 - Annie Hemmelgarn, Minster

Updated Dec 22, 2025

MINSTER, OHIO (WLIO) — Minster senior Annie Hemmelgarn doesn't shy away from a challenge. The Wildcat is a state champion in cross country and track and field and a st… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 12/22/25 - Annie Hemmelgarn, Minster

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/15/25 - Jackson Bidlack, Continental

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/15/25 - Jackson Bidlack, Continental

Updated Dec 16, 2025

CONTINENTAL, Ohio (WLIO) — In a senior class of 37, Continental's Jackson Bidlack has constantly risen to the occasion. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 12/15/25 - Jackson Bidlack, Continental

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/08/25 - Nicole Nesby, Columbus Grove

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/08/25 - Nicole Nesby, Columbus Grove

Updated Dec 16, 2025

COLUMBUS GROVE, Ohio (WLIO) — Columbus Grove's Nicole Nesby has excelled across multiple sports. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 12/08/25 - Nicole Nesby, Columbus Grove

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/01/25 - Addi Albers, New Knoxville

Scholar Athlete of the Week 12/01/25 - Addi Albers, New Knoxville

Updated Dec 16, 2025

NEW KNOXVILLE, Ohio (WLIO) – Consistency, dedication and excellence. Those are the traits that define New Knoxville senior Addison Albers. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 12/01/25 - Addi Albers, New Knoxville

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/24/25 - Addysen Sneary, Elida

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/24/25 - Addysen Sneary, Elida

Updated Dec 16, 2025

ELIDA, Ohio (WLIO) – They say dedication pays off—and Addysen Sneary proves it. Four seasons of standout volleyball at Elida, and a flawless 4.0 GPA for the University… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 11/24/25 - Addysen Sneary, Elida

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/17/25 - Jackson Thompson, Allen East

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/17/25 - Jackson Thompson, Allen East

Updated Dec 16, 2025

HARROD, Ohio (WLIO) — Allen East senior Jackson Thompson has been a steady force for the Mustangs, excelling on the football field, the golf course, and the baseball diamond. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 11/17/25 - Jackson Thompson, Allen East

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/10/25 - Chase Meyer, Pandora-Gilboa

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/10/25 - Chase Meyer, Pandora-Gilboa

Updated Dec 16, 2025

PANDORA, Ohio (WLIO) — Pandora-Gilboa senior Chase Meyer has been described as one of the top student-athletes to come through the school. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 11/10/25 - Chase Meyer, Pandora-Gilboa

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/03/25 - Malia Romes, Kalida

Scholar Athlete of the Week 11/03/25 - Malia Romes, Kalida

Updated Dec 16, 2025

KALIDA, Ohio (WLIO) – Malia Romes has been a force for Kalida athletics. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 11/03/25 - Malia Romes, Kalida

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/27/25 - Maggie Schmiedebusch, Ottawa-Glandorf

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/27/25 - Maggie Schmiedebusch, Ottawa-Glandorf

Updated Dec 16, 2025

OTTAWA, Ohio (WLIO) — It was a season to remember for Ottawa-Glandorf tennis star Maggie Schmiedebusch. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 10/27/25 - Maggie Schmiedebusch, Ottawa-Glandorf

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/20/25 - Brodin Eickholt, Perry

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/20/25 - Brodin Eickholt, Perry

Updated Dec 16, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Perry senior Brodin Eickholt is the kind of player every coach dreams of having. A true team-first leader, always putting others before himself. Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 10/20/25 - Brodin Eickholt, Perry

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/13/25 - Morgan Baumer, St. Henry

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/13/25 - Morgan Baumer, St. Henry

Updated Dec 16, 2025

ST. HENRY, Ohio (WLIO) — St. Henry senior Morgan Baumer is a standout both on and off the court. From volleyball to basketball and even track and field, she's known fo… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 10/13/25 - Morgan Baumer, St. Henry

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/06/25 - Zach Welsch, Bath

Scholar Athlete of the Week 10/06/25 - Zach Welsch, Bath

Updated Dec 16, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Bath's Zach Welsch is the definition of a triple-threat athlete. From football to basketball to baseball, the Wildcat senior excels in it all—and h… Read moreScholar Athlete of the Week 10/06/25 - Zach Welsch, Bath

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