Warren G. Harding High School students Alexis Rogers and Gummy Hart have each been awarded a Spring 2025 AAC Award.
Alexis, 17, a senior, was named “Most Inspirational Female” for the sport of track and field. Gummy, 17, in 10th grade, for the sport of baseball, received the “Respect the Game/Sportsmanship Award.”
Additionally, WGH Track and Field Coach Charles Penny was named Boys Sports 2024-2025 AAC Coach of the Year.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) defines Alexis’ award as a recognition that goes to a female student athlete who exhibits qualities that inspire not only her teammates, but her opponents. Inspirational qualities may include: dedication during the off season, overcoming an obstacle in her life or going out of her way to help others on the field, the classroom or outside of her school. This athlete’s peers, her home community and surrounding communities are also inspired by her efforts both on and off the playing fields or arenas.
The OHSAA defines Gummy’s award as going to a male athlete who demonstrates through play and sportsmanship the total philosophy of athletics. The recipient is choosing to play this game because it affords him the opportunity to use his skills, grow in character, serve others and be part of something bigger than himself. This male athlete loves his sport(s) for this reason and enjoys the competition. In turn, the athlete respects his sport by treating everyone involved with respect including opponents, coaches, officials, scorekeepers, ball boys and girls, groundskeepers,
ticket takers, announcers and anyone else who makes the game possible. This player does not throw equipment, dress improperly, wear any type of clothing that would dishonor the game or the school, use foul language, or engage in any behavior that hurts the team’s reputation or ability to compete and be successful.
This AAC Coach of the Year award goes to the coach of a Spring Boy’s sport who led their team in a manner that exhibited excellence and success in their sport as well as outstanding leadership qualities during the Spring season. Each school nominated one of their respective coaches whom they felt showed all of
these qualities while leading their team on their respective field or arena of play.
The awards are presented by Bull & Bear Restaurants and Fast Trac Convenient Stores.
