Coventry High School

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 06:20

Student Athletes of the Week: Leah Ungashick and Reese Brunson: Coventry HS

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Leah Ungashick, a senior volleyball player from Coventry High School.

She says it's been an amazing ride being a Comet student athlete.

"Being an athlete here, I've met some of my best friends, and it's been an amazing feeling," she said.

Leah was named as the Player of the Year and an all-conference first team member. She was also named a scholar athlete and a team MVP. She says those honors are attributed to the work that she puts in on and off the court.

Her coach Breanna Caslow said that she is the model of a student athlete at Coventry.

"Leah is a true leader, she was my starting setter for the past 3 seasons and she knew exactly how to run an effective offense," she said.

"She is one of the hardest working players I have ever coached and would always go the extra mile and help her teammates on and off the court."

Away from the volleyball court, she is the vice president of the National Honor Society and a member of the Key Club.

Upon graduation in the spring of 2020, Leah is undecided on where she will attend college, but plans to major in psychology.

She says that helping people is the aspect of psychology that grabbed her attention when looking at possible careers and majors.

"I'm just very interested in the counseling aspect of it, I really like helping people and figuring out what's going on with them," she explained.

Our next Male Student Athlete of the Week is Reese Brunson, a senior football player from Coventry High School.

He says it’s been a great experience being a student athlete at Coventry throughout his four years.

“I love playing for the school, we have great staff, teachers, and it’s a good family atmosphere at Coventry,” he said.

Reese is a two-sport athlete playing both football and baseball for the Comets. He had some adversity this season missing half of his senior season with a broken collarbone.

He talked about that experience, saying it was tough, but he drew some positives from it.

“It was real hard, but it gave me a chance to get closer to the younger guys and help them through the season,” he said

His coach Ed Egan spoke about Brunson's dedication and work ethic.

"He's super intelligent, he's a true leader, a leader in the classroom, hallways, lunch room, playing fields & locker room," he said.

"He plans on teaching and coaching, so he's helping coach in the Thanks4Giving all star game in Barberton.”

In addition to being an athlete, he's a part of the yearbook staff and works on producing the senior video for the class of 2020.

Upon graduation in the spring of this coming year, he plans on majoring in Secondary Education and History where he looks to be a teacher and a football coach.

We wish Leah and Reese the best in all of their future endeavors.

Published in SAOTW

Thursday, 07 March 2019 10:49

1590 WAKR Student Athletes of the Week Nolland Almestica & Savannah McGraw

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Savannah McGraw, a senior bowler from Coventry High School.

She says she got into bowling to have another challenge for herself and to compete alongside her friends.

“I just thought it would be cool and something to do with my friends, and over time it just became something that I love to do," she says.

She says working with her coaches and teammates is something she truly enjoys.

“It is just a lot of fun and being with your friends," she explained.

McGraw is a three sport athlete competing in volleyball, bowling, and track. In addition, she was part of the all-district team in bowling in 2018-19.

In addition to being a three sport athlete, Savannah is a member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club.

Her coach Aaron Rose talked about her leadership and competitive nature.

“Savannah is a competitor that does not like to lose,” he said. “She is hard working and is always trying to get better and it has been a pleasure to coach and teach such an outstanding student and athlete.”

Upon graduation in the spring, McGraw plans on studying Criminal Justice at Gannon University.

Our next Student Athlete is Nolland Almestica a senior track and field athlete from Coventry High School.

He says competing in track has been a passion of his since his middle school days.

“I started track in eighth grade and it was difficult to get it started because of athsma," he said. "But when I started I had this rush of adrenaline and it felt like I was meant to be on the track."

Nolland is a three year letter heading into his senior year, competing in the middle distance events such as the 800 meter dash and the 4x800 and 4X400 relay.

He says working with his teammates and communication is essential to success on the track.

Track Coach Danny Savage had this to say about his star senior.

“Nolland is an amazing young man who is every coach's dream,” Savage explains.

“He is one of the hardest working athletes I've ever seen but still finds the time to succeed in the classroom and community. “

In addition to being a track athlete, Almestica also participates in Marching Band, Symphonic Band and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Upon graduation in the spring, he plans on attending the University of Akron and majoring in Political Science.

We wish Savannah and Nolland the best in all of their future endeavors.

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Wednesday, 07 February 2018 19:02

AUDIO Treon Sibley Discusses Signing With Hometown Zips

Treon Sibley, one of Coventry's main offensive weapons on the gridiron has committed to play his college football at the University of Akron

Sibley talked about that decision with Sam Bourquin on National Signing Day.

"They (The Akron Staff) told me they needed someone with speed and that I had a chance to be a hometown hero," he explained.

Published in Sam and Brad

Tuesday, 10 October 2017 21:16

AUDIO Woodridge & Coventry Prepare For Tussle

Head Coach of the Coventry Comets Ed Egan stopped by the Sam and Brad Show to talk about his team's matchup with the Woodridge Bulldogs on Friday night.

Jeff Decker also joined the program to talk about what this matchup means for his Woodridge ballclub.

Published in Sam and Brad

Friday, 03 March 2017 16:31

AUDIO Basketball Comets Prepared For Kenmore

The Coventy Comets will be preparing for a tough Kenmore Cardinals team in the Sectional Finals tonight at 7 p.m.

First-year head coach for the Comets Mike DiFalco spoke with Sam and Brad on game day to talk about his team, their road to the tournament, and the challenge from Kenmore.