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This week’s athletes are from Barberton High School: 

 

Holly Adkins is a senior on the BHS Cross Country and Track teams.  She carries a 3.80 accumulative GPA taking CCP classes and is in the Compact Program for the Teacher Academy.  Coach Berlesky had this to say about Holly – “Holly is one of our leaders on the cross country and track teams.  Her dedication and commitment has made her not only one of our top athletes in both programs, but also someone that the younger student-athletes look up to. We are looking forward to her having a strong season in both sports.”

Trent DeWitt is a senior on the BHS Football and Wrestling Teams.  He carries a 3.46 accumulative GPA.  Trent has been a leader in both programs even before his senior year based on how he conducts himself in the field of competition, in the school and in the community.  Coach Gotto had this to say about Trent – “Trent is a leader for our football team because of his talent and willingness to always put the team first.  We are expecting big things out of him this season.”  His wrestling coach, Jason Morr had this to say about Trent – “Trent missed his junior season due to an injury.  We are looking forward to having him back in our line-up this season.  He will play an important role in our success.”