Three area high school coaches  were selected for the OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award.

Those recognized are Rick Polinari (South Range), Walt DeShields (West Branch) & Carlo Codon (Boardman).

Individuals selected reflect the values of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity through their professional responsibilities and are role models for student athletes and others.

The OHSAA is proud to recognize the following coaches who received OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Awards during the 2023-24 school year. They include:

2023-24 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award Winners

Girls Sports

Golf: Tom Stedman, Lancaster

Cross Country: Emily Long, Geneva

Volleyball: Diana Kramer, New Bremen

Soccer: Rick Polinari, South Range

Field Hockey: Macy McHale, Oxford Talawanda

Swimming and Diving: Denise Humphrey, The Plains Athens

Bowling: Rod Dever, Troy

Gymnastics: Teresa Principi, North Olmsted

Wrestling: Brandon Oliver, Jackson

Basketball: Walt DeShields, West Branch

Tennis: Gerri Bolin, Hamilton Ross

Track and Field: Glen Mabry, Eaton

Softball: Kevin Moody, Hilliard Bradley

Lacrosse: Kendall Horner, Thomas Worthington

Boys Sports

Golf: Alex Kepley, Cincinnati St. Xavier

Cross Country: Jeff Koksal, Lancaster

Soccer: Steve Knapp, Hudson

Football: Ted Ginn Sr., Cleveland Glenville

Swimming and Diving: Carlo Codon, Boardman

Bowling: Rick Hartings, Coldwater

Ice Hockey: Steve Morris, Amherst Steele

Wrestling: Joe Caniglia, Hudson

Basketball: Steve Mehalik, Brecksville-Broadview Heights

Tennis: Chris Mayer, Marietta

Track and Field: Kenneth Kellner, Sidney

Baseball: Rich Corvin, Crown City South Gallia

Volleyball: Carol Bysak, Beavercreek

Lacrosse: TBA