By Tom Nader

Publisher and Editor

Kent Roosevelt graduate Noah Haislah (Class of 2014) recently won an Emmy as the Producer of the docu-series “Three Sixty Two.”

NOAH HAISLAH

Haislah was a multisport lettermen during his prep career for the Rough Riders, playing football and lacrosse.

Three Sixty Two tells the story of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay men’s basketball team and coach Sundance Wicks, who took over the team as one of the lowest-ranked teams in the country. The team is ranked 362 out of 363 possible teams, giving the docu-series its namesake.

TOP HONORS FOR AURORA’S JORDAN WEST

Aurora High School senior Jordan West was named Ohio’s Division III Player of the Year.

West helped lead the Greenmen to the state championship game and finished the season with 22 goals and 29 assists (73 points).

West was also named the Player of the Year by the Greater Akron Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association, as well as the Suburban League American Conference.

SPECIAL HONORS FOR AURORA VOLLEYBALL

Aurora volleyball standouts Emerson Spiesz and Addyson Rumskey were selected to play in the District 3 Senior All-Star Game on Friday night at Cloverleaf High School.

Spiesz was also recognized as the District Player of the Year. Three other Greenmen players were recognized for their special 2025 seasons:

   • Aubrey Verdova — First Team All-District

   • Kaylie Liepins — Second Team All-District

   • Addyson Rumskey — Honorable Mention All-District

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

• Ella Cicero, Aurora track and field and cross country, United States Military Academy
• Julia Wheeler, Southeast track and field and cross country, Youngstown State University
• Morgan Muncy, Southeast softball, Miami University
• Claire VanDamme, Kent Roosevelt basketball, Northern Michigan University

BASKETBALL COACHING WINS

An updated list of all-time coaching wins for Portage County coaches in high school boys and girls basketball.

BOYS BASKETBALL

1. Marty Hill, Windham (1975-2022), 694
2. Russ Swartz, Southeast, Norton, Mogadore (Southeast 1988-94; Mogadore 2009-present), 501 (active)
3. John Herchek, Waterloo (1979-2012), 391
4. Richard Doughman, Aurora (1979-2012), 335
5. Josh Jakacki, Crestwood (2001-06), Kenston (2007-2015), Crestwood (2016-present), 323
6. Tom McClary, Mogadore, 272
7. Fred Brookover, Atwater/Waterloo (1961-78), 221
8. Nick Marcini, Streetsboro (2010-present), 208
9. Craig Nettleton, Field (1990-2005), 200
10. Bob Dunn, Southeast (2000-2016), 180
11. Fred George, Kent Roosevelt (1979-93), 178
12. Andrew Olesky, Garfield (2011-present), 164
13. Jack Cordier, Atwater (1954-62), 132

GIRLS BASKETBALL

1. George Tompkins, Mogadore (1993-2012), 311
2. Darrell Garrettson, Waterloo (1980-93), 285
3. Aaron Gilbert, Garfield (2007-present), 251 (active)
4. Erika Greenberg, Aurora (2008-present), 224 (active)
5. Daryl Fenisey, Kent Roosevelt, 196
6. Craig Foreman, Kent Roosevelt (2007-present), 192 (active)
7. Loren Barkhurst, Crestwood (1987-99), 178
8. Craig Nettleton, Field/Southeast (Field 2011-17; Southeast 2018-23), 170
9. Tom Deighan, Rootstown (1999-2011); Carl Singer, Streetsboro (2015-present) (active), 147
10. Sonny Tilden, Ravenna (2011-22), 145
11. Vic Marozzi, Southeast (1999-2011), 138
12. Richard Flick, Field (1983-95), 131
13. John Zelenak, Streetsboro/Rootstown, 130
14. Todd Wise, Waterloo, 120

BASKETBALL PROGRAM WINS

An updated list of all-time program wins for Portage County high school boys and girls basketball teams.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Windham 1,202

Mogadore 1,193

Kent Roosevelt 963

Garfield 927

Rootstown 894

Ravenna 818

Waterloo 700

Aurora 684

Southeast 679

Crestwood 581

Streetsboro 558

Field 534

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mogadore 638

Waterloo 627

Rootstown 586

Crestwood 554

Southeast 549

Garfield 531

Field 520

Ravenna 518

Kent Roosevelt 513

Windham 423

Aurora 413

Streetsboro 368