Athletes honored at Central Ohio High School Sports Awards: Photos from the 2024-25 show

Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas speaks at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guest arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Gahanna Lincoln poses for a photo at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes find their names on the banners at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

An athlete takes a photo with the banner before the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Alyvia Mentlow of Westerville Central poses for a photo at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Luke DeFrancisco and his dad Mark arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Centennial basketball’s Kennedy Houston poses for a photo at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Sydney McMullen of Whetstone takes a photo with the banner at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes find their names on the banners at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Athletes and guests arrive to the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Award recipients pose for a photo after the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Ashton Martin of Jonathan Alder poses for a photo after being awarded Baseball Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Lacey Holden of Gahanna Lincoln poses for a photo after being awarded Girls Bowler of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Drew Damron of Jonathan Alder poses for a photo next to Andy Resnik, high school sports editor, after being awarded Boys Bowler of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Brooke Chapman Olentangy Orangeposes for a photo after being awarded Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Andrew Walton of Fairfield Union poses for a photo next to Andy Resnik, high school sports editor, after being awarded Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Andrew Leonard of Olentangy Liberty poses for a photo after being awarded Football Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Tia Estrada of Olentangy Berlin poses for a photo after being awarded Gymnast of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Mason Herndon of Upper Arlington poses for a photo after being awarded Hockey Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Jake Struck of Olentangy Liberty poses for a photo after being awarded Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Elise Karas of Upper Arlington poses for a photo after being awarded Girls Soccer Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Londen Sears of New Albany poses for a photo after being awarded Boys Soccer Players of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Ashlin Mowery of Lancaster poses for a photo after being awarded Softball Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Hayden Hollingsworth of Upper Arlington poses for a photo after being awarded Girls Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Austin Carpenter of St. Charles poses for a photo after being awarded Boys Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Henry Lessard of Bexley poses for a photo after being awarded Boys Tennis Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Celia Schulte of Hilliard Davidson poses for a photo after being awarded Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Chayse Lipscomb of Fairfield Union poses for a photo after being awarded Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Jetta Brenning of Olentangy Liberty poses for a photo after being awarded Girls Volleyball Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Jordan Dyer of Pickerington North poses for a photo after being awarded Boys Volleyball Player of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Sarah Snider of Upper Arlington poses for a photo after being awarded Girls Water Polo Athlete of the Year during the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Mike Shearer, executive editor of the Columbus Dispatch, welcomes guests and athletes at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas speaks at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas speaks at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas speaks at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Grandview Heights swimmer Carrie Furbee wins the Warren B. Sneed Scholarship award at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Former central Ohio coach and athletic director Tony Pusateri wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Former central Ohio coach and athletic director Tony Pusateri wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Centennial girls basketball coach Ernest Bell wins Girls Coach of the Year at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Former Columbus Academy coach and assistant athletic director Anne Horton wins the USA Today Studio IX Trailblazer Award at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Fairfield Union’s Christian Thompson wins Girls Athlete of the Year at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Olentangy Liberty’s Jake Struck wins Boys Athlete of the Year at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Fairfield Union’s girls basketball team wins Girls Team of the Year at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony at Upper Arlington High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch