Raider Nation Celebrates Excellence at the Second Annual Red Carpet Awards

PAINESVILLE, OHIO — Raider Nation rolled out the red carpet on Saturday, May 23, as Harvey High School hosted its second annual Red Raider Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and dedication of its student-athletes throughout the 2025-26 school year.

The celebration brought together athletes, coaches, families, staff, and community members for a memorable night recognizing the hard work and commitment displayed across all athletic programs. From breakout performances to academic and athletic excellence, the event highlighted the pride and tradition that continue to define Red Raider athletics.

One of the evening’s featured recognitions honored the school’s Heritage Three-Sport Athletes student-athletes who demonstrated exceptional commitment by competing in three different sports during the academic year. The impressive list of honorees reflected the versatility, toughness, and school pride that embody Raider Nation.

Awards presented throughout the evening included honors such as Newcomer of the Year, Performance of the Year, Heritage Athlete of the Year, and the prestigious Athlete of the Year recognition. Video presentations and highlight reels showcased unforgettable moments from the year while celebrating the impact student-athletes made both on and off the field.

The Red Raider Awards continue to grow into one of Harvey High School’s premier athletic traditions, providing an opportunity to recognize not only athletic achievement, but also leadership, sportsmanship, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the event a great experience for all!

CVC Honorable Mention Selections:

CVC Second Team All-Conference Selections:

CVC First Team All-Conference Selections:

Team MVP Honorees:

Mike Scullin Award Winner (Milagros Padron):

Tony Cimaglio Award Winner (Ethan Cruz):

Mike Cimaglio Award Winner (Adam Raphael):

Academic Excellence Award Winners - Presented by High School Principal Mr. Byron Hopkins:

Newcomer of the Year Award Winners: (Chloe Boehm & Rylin Davis - Presented by Ms. Jayla Holloway):

Individual Performance of the Year - Heritage (Ja'Kyla Daniel):

Natalie Hessler Award Winner (Bri Taylor - Presented by Harvey Athletic Booster Club Hall of Famer and past Natalie Hessler Award Winner Dr. Evie Evans):

Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award Winners (Ethen Eudell & Dede Crawford - Presented by past Sportsmanship Award Winner Ms. Mira DiPierro):

David Merriam Award Winners (Jake Boehm & Jayla Holloway - Presented by past David Merriam Award Winner Ms. Dione DeMitro):

Heritage Athlete of the Year Winners (Zaid Pacheco & Vanessa Gomez Tovar - Presented by Coach Juan Arias):

John Toan Award Winners (Alex Boskovic & Areli Moreno - Presented by Harvey Alumni Hall of Famer and past John Toan Winner Ryan Gilkerson):

NFHS Award of Excellence Winners (Fabricio Martinez & Asia Bafford - Presented by Coach Dan Sisler):

Athletic Booster Club Athletes of the Year (Aidan Englehart & Jayla Holloway - Presented by Booster Club Member and Former Harvey High School Athletic Director Mr. Mike Mohner):

Individual Performance of the Year Winner (Shahn Alston - Presented by former All-Ohio Linebacker and current John Carroll football player Davon Badley):

Dick Beeler Award Winner (Aidan Englehart - Presented by Head Volleyball Coach and past Dick Beeler Award Winner Ms. Lila Kalina):

OHSAA Courageous Student-Athlete Award Winner (Brijon Poole - Presented by Harvey High School teacher Ms. Hanna Spuzzillo):

Coaching Staff of the Year Award Winners (Heritage Wrestling and Harvey Boys Basketball - Presented by former teacher and coach Mr. Mike Oleksak):

Teams of the Year Award Winners (Heritage Boys Soccer & Harvey Girls Flag Football - presented by Harvey Administrator and Coach Mr. Marwin Walling):

Game of the Year Award Winner (Boys Basketball CVC Clinching victory over West Geauga - Presented by alumnus and member of the boys basketball and football coaching staffs Mr. Maurice Coffee):

OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award Winner (Mr. Mark Yocum):

Heart of a Raider Award Winners (Mrs. Christine Patyk & Mr. James Vespro):

Athletes of the Year - Harvey (Shahn Alston & Jayla Holloway (two-time winner) - Presented by 2025 Male Athlete of the Year and current Mount Union Student-Athlete Levi Mullen-Zurbrugg):