This fall four Grandview Heights High School Seniors committed to continuing their sport at the college level upon graduation. Congratulations to Joey Bertani, Claire Bower, Hallie Georskey, and Luke Lachey.
According to Athletic Director Brad Bertani, "The theme that runs through all of these young people’s stories is hard work. Their achievements are not made by just showing up. They are a reflection of many, many hours of work put into their respective sports. These four student-athletes are great examples for all of our younger student-athletes and what can happen for them if they put in the work and have great attitudes. We are truly fortunate to have been able to watch them for four years. They have given Grandview Heights High School athletics their all and we are very excited to follow their progress on their college teams."
Pictured from left: Claire Bower, Hallie Georskey, Luke Lachey, and Joe Bertani
Please see below for additional information on each student-athlete.
JOEY BERTANI – ASHLAND UNIVERISTY - BASEBALL
Baseball
- 4-year letter winner Baseball at GHHS
- MSL-Ohio- 2ndTeam 2017
- MSL-OH – 1stTeam 2018 and 2019
- MSL-OH – Player of the Year – 2018
- District – 2nd Team 2018 and 1st Team 2019
- State – PBR Ohio 1st Team 2018 and 2019
- Team – MVP 2018 and 2019
- Travel Team – Bo Jackson Elite and Columbus Cobras
Football
- 4-year letter winner Football
- MSL – OH – 2ndTeam 2018
- MSL – OH 1stTeam 2019. Lineman of the Year in the League.
- District – 2 times 1stTeam
- State – 3rdTeam 2018 and 1stTeam 2019
- Academic All-Ohio -2019
- Team – Tad Weed Special Teams Award in 2017. Also, 2 time Lineman of the Year.
- 4 year Academic All League
CLAIRE BOWER – MARRIETTA COLLEGE - SOFTBALL
- 4-Year letter winner Softball
- Also participated in travel Softball for Ohio Lady Vipers and Canal Crush
- 2-time, Honorable Mention MSL-OH
- 1-time 1st Team MSL Ohio
- 4-time Academic All-League
- 2 time Offensive MVP of the GHHS Softball Team
HALLIE GEORSKEY – COLLEGE OF WOOSTER - SOCCER
- 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner – Soccer
- 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner – Football
- 2018 and 2019 year 2nd Team All-MSL (Soccer)
- 2019 3rd Team Central District (Soccer)
- 2019 MVP Soccer of Grandview Heights Girls Soccer Team
- 2019 Wayne Roller Junior Scholar Athlete Award MSL-Ohio Division
- 2019 Tad Weed Special Teams Award (Football)
LUKE LACHEY – UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - FOOTBALL
Football
- 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner – Football
- Team: 2-time Back of the Year, Ralph Gugliami Most Outstanding Player
- MSL Ohio: 3-time first team all league,
- MSL Ohio: Back of the Year 2019
- District: 3-time Central District 1st Team
- State: 2nd team All State 2018, 1st Team All State 2019
- Academic All Ohio – 2019
- ThisWeekNews Super 25 Team
- 1st Team All Metro
Basketball
- 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner
- MSL Ohio - 2-time first team all league
- Player of the Year – 2017-18
Track & Field
- 3-Year Varsity Letter Winner
- MSL Ohio – 1stTeam 2019
- 3rdPlace High Jump – 2019 State Track Meet
- 5thPlace 4x100 Relay – 2019 State Track Meet
- MVP – GHHS Track Team - 2019