Elm Grove
Congratulations, Ryan Hardy & Hannah Christianson!
We’re proud to acknowledge two exceptional Brookfield East seniors who exemplify leadership, resilience, and community spirit.
Ryan Hardy – 9th Annual Student Athlete Scholarship Award Winner
From a nervous freshman at soccer tryouts to earning MVP and First Team All-Conference honors, Ryan’s journey is marked by perseverance, humility, and a team-first mindset. His leadership on and off the field sets him apart, and we’re excited to award him this year’s $1,500 scholarship.
Hannah Christianson – Inaugural Vantage Changemaker Award Winner
Hannah leads with heart. Inspired by her brother Connor, she’s helped create a culture of inclusion through Unified Sports and advocates for equity statewide as part of the WIAA Student Leadership Team. In her honor, we’re awarding a $500 scholarship—and matching it with a $500 donation to Brookfield East’s Unified Sports program.
This fall, both Ryan and Hannah will be pursuing degrees in business. Ryan is headed to Edgewood College, where he’ll also compete in Division III soccer, while Hannah is off to Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.
Huron
Congratulations, Aleah Schlechter!
Aleah Schlechter, a standout student and multi-sport athlete from Miller High School, excelled in volleyball, basketball, and track. As captain of both the volleyball and basketball teams, she’s known for her work ethic, leadership, and team-first mindset.
Beyond sports, Aleah was active in band, chorus, FCA, and volunteered in her community—always leading with heart and humility.
This fall Aleah plans to pursue a degree in physical education with a minor in coaching.
Cincinnati
Congratulations, Carson Lucas!
Carson Lucas, a senior at Mars Hill Academy, is a standout leader and multi-sport athlete in soccer and volleyball. A three-year captain and All-Conference honoree, he also set a school record for career saves.
This fall, Carson will attend Grove City College to study Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science. While he doesn’t plan to compete at the collegiate level, he looks forward to staying involved through intramural sports and continuing to build on the values learned through athletics—resilience, positivity, and teamwork.
Youngstown
Congratulations, Cohen Pease!
Cohen Pease, a three-year varsity letter winner and two-time All-County, All-District, and All-OVAC honoree, ranked 3rd in East Liverpool High School’s history for career three-pointers and 2nd for single-season threes. Off the court, Cohen maintained a 3.7 GPA and was active in FCA, Booster Club, Yearbook, Outdoor Adventure Club, and Prom Committee.
This fall, Cohen will continue his journey playing Division III basketball at Allegheny College, where he plans to major in Education with a minor in Business Entrepreneurship.
Vantage will continue to offer the Youngstown Student Athlete Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.
