Congratulations to our Colerain High School Student Athletes who have committed to continue their athletic and academic careers!
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Nikolas Allen
College: Frontier Community College
Sport: Baseball
Major: Education
Bio: Bubba has been playing baseball since he was five and quickly learned that being a catcher was his favorite place to be on the field and where he stayed. He hit his first home run when he was 9 years old and hasn't looked back. Baseball is his true love and he eats, breathes, and sleeps baseball. His work ethic is unmatched working out sometimes seven days a week to keep improving on the one thing he loves more than anything. He has received many different awards throughout the years for his talent and leadership on and off the field. He is a three year varsity player at Colerain. He has a current GPA of 3.8 and straight As for his senior year. He has been a Cardinal since the day he started school, and has always found a way to be involved in his community. He has had some great mentors throughout baseball and school at Colerain, which is why he wants to become a teacher and help other children the way he has been helped. His parents could not be more proud of him and all of his accomplishments and cannot wait to see what his future has in store for him.
Ashley Childress
College: West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech)
Sport: Softball
Major: Undecided (Math & Science)
Bio: Ashley was a four year varsity player in both softball and soccer. She was a two time GMC Scholar Athlete. She was also involved in other activities earning Honor Roll, National Honor Society, and Spanish Honors Society.
Xander Kendall
College: Marist College
Sport: Football
Major: Undecided
Bio: Xander was a tremendous leader and team captain in 2020. He led the team in tackles in 2019 and 2020 amassing 4 sacks and 3 interceptions while scoring two defensive touchdowns. He was a 2019 All-Southwest Honorable Mention and in First Team All-GMC in 2020 leading in votes at his position.
Sean Williamson
College: Tiffin University
Sport: Football
Major: Undecided
Bio: Sean was a two year starter at cornerback and was a punt and kick returner. He was selected to 1st team All-GMC in 2020 and second team All-Gmc in 2019. He was selected 2nd team All-City in 2020 and 2nd team Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star Team.
Josh Budke
College: Mount St. Joseph University
Sport: Soccer
Major: Undecided
Bio: Josh played seven years of club soccer at TFA. He was a four year player at Colerain and was on the Varsity team his junior and senior season. His senior season was the best season the soccer program had in 13 years culminating in a 10 win season.
Tyler Prather
College: Mount St. Joseph University
Sport: Football
Major: Undecided
Bio: Tyler was a two sport athlete at Colerain competing for the football and basketball teams. He was also selected by his teammates as a captain on both teams.
Sydney Bell
College: Mount St Joseph University
Sport: Soccer
Major: Physical Therapy
Bio: Sydney has played soccer since the age of 3. She has sustained many soccer related injuries, but with grit and determination she overcame each one. She was a 4 year Varsity player and a Captain during the 2020 season.
Freddie Johnson
College: Thomas More University
Sport: Football
Major: Mathematics
Bio: Freddie is an accomplished young man with many academic and athletic achievements. Academically, he has been involved in Spanish Honor Society, Superintendent Student Advisory Board Student Liaison, Ohio Lottery in Education Academic All Star, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter Alpha Esquire Program. Athletically, he competed in 3 Varsity sports. In Football, he was team captain, first and second team All-GMC selection, First Team All-City, Cardinal Award Winner, GMC Champion, Regional Champion, Division 1 State Runner-Up. In Basketball, he was a three year Varsity Player and Academic All-GMC. In Track, he was a 2 year varsity runner and Academic All-GMC.
Shannon Murray
College: Thomas More College
Sport: Football
Major: Exercise science
Bio: Shannon was a three sport Varsity Athlete. He competed as a 2 year varsity player in football, two years a varsity track runner, and a three year varsity player in basketball. He was selected a team captain for his senior season in Basketball.
