JT BASCO, HARVEY

• Grade: 10
• Stats: Finished seventh out of 105 runners in the Walsh Jesuit Pat Ritchie Cross Country Invitational
• Coach’s Quote: “JT performed at a high level for the tough conditions also running against tough competition,” said Harvey coach Torrez Edwards. “The course was very muddy in addition to the pouring rain and the low temperatures. Finishing with a time of 17:40, I was very impressed with JT’s race.”

Gil Hammond

• Grade: 11
• On the field: Had 22 carries for 216 yards and two touchdowns and 10 solo tackles in a win over Hawken.
• Off the field: Nicknames include “Gilly” and Gillybanz." Favorite subject is algebra. Enjoys hanging out with friends and playing video games. Favorite food is chicken tenders. Favorite music is country. Favorite show is "The Office."

Nevada Melton

• Grade: 12
• Position: Hybrid Post
• On the Court: Posted 18 points and 13 rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot in a win over West Geauga. Scored a career-high 33 points with eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks in an overtime loss to Hawken.
• Off the Court: “Vada” wants to play basketball and study in the medical field in college. Her dream college is Texas A&M (“I love their basketball team.”). Eventually wants to be a dermatologist. Favorite subjects are biology and English. Is enrolled in a business entrepreneur class in which students make a product, sell it and go to competitions to compete with others and their products. Melton’s product is an all-natural moisturizer that has an aromatherapy effect. It is made of coconut oil, vitamin E and essential oils including lavender and peppermint.