Lakeridge shares 2024-25 athletic honors

Published 2:48 pm Friday, June 27, 2025

The Lakeridge crowd cheers the Pacer boys lacrosse team during its 10-9 win over Jesuit in the OHSLA state championship game at Ida B. Wells High School on Saturday, June 7. (Staff Photo: Miles Vance)

The 2024-25 school year was a great one for Lakeridge athletics.

And Pacer seniors led the way to that success.

Here’s a brief snapshot of senior-led Lakeridge success in the just-completed school year.

  • The Lakeridge football team finished third in the Three Rivers League and advanced to the Class 6A state quarterfinals.
  • The Lakeridge boys soccer team won the TRL and advanced to the 6A quarterfinals.
  • The Lakeridge girls cross country team took second at district, and later, third at state, led by 6A senior champion Chloe Huyler and fourth-place senior finisher Hannah Huyler.
  • The Lakeridge girls water polo team won both TRL and 6A state titles, with senior Sydney Brandvold named TRL Player of the Year and all-tournament first team.
  • The Lakeridge boys swim team won the TRL title, and later, placed sixth at state.
  • The Lakeridge girls swim team won the TRL title, and later, placed fourth at state.
  • Pacer senior Chloe Huyler won 6A state titles in the 1,500 meters and 3,000 meters.
  • The Lakeridge boys lacrosse team and its 17 seniors won the TRL title, and later, the OHSLA state championship.
  • Lakeridge seniors Jessica Paulsen and Victoria Babitskaya won the TRL girls tennis doubles title.

In response, Lakeridge showered its seniors with awards and honors at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year. Here’s a list of the Pacers’ end-of-season honors.

  • OSAA Award of Excellence – David Moore and Avery French
  • Herm Mize Golf Award – Rylan Smalley and Eleanor Olsen
  • Dr. Ken Giles Award – Cooper Wyngarden and Nahla Nelson
  • Jim Putnam Award – Porter Bayne and Chloe Huyler
  • Reed Garrison Athletic Leadership Award – Tate Williams and Grace Roddan
  • James Andrew Award – Treyson Eddleman and Marin Lafrance
  • Mike Coulson Memorial Scholarship – Nolan Darcy and Sydney Brandvold
  • Don Kieling Sportsmanship Award – Jack Clarke and Romy Howell
  • 12-Sport Athlete – Jiyoon Pak