The Vindicator FALL ATHLETES


The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Fall Sports Athletes of the Year.

The 10 athletes profiled in these pages and on Vindy.com enjoyed tremendous success during their respective seasons. They led their teams to regular-season victories and deep into tournament play.

They represented their schools and communities in the highest fashion and brought pride to the Mahoning Valley as a whole.

Some are currently active as winter-sport athletes and some will compete beyond high school at the highest levels in college. Sports writer Matt Peaslee tells their stories at these links below:

Rachel Sines, golf, Poland

Sabrina Mangapora, volleyball, Canfield

Seyla Perez, soccer, Howland

Ryan Fowler, golf, Warren JFK

Allison Pavlansky, tennis, Canfield

Mark Hadley, cross country, Boardman

Billy Price, football defense, Fitch

Jake Young, soccer, Lakeview

Emma Lunne, cross country, Canfield

De'Veon Smith, football offense, Howland