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Lakota West safety Dawson Fletcher officially signed to play football at Indiana University Feb. 1, 2012 on National Signing Day. Photo taken by Adam Kiefaber.

Unlike Lakota East, Lakota West High School hosts numerous signing ceremonies throughout the academic calendar. So far, there have been 32 seniors at Lakota West who have signed on to continue their athletic careers in college.

At Lakota East, there have been a total of 26 seniors recognized at two different signing day events in 2012.

Here is a list of all the Lakota West students who will be playing sports in college:

• Ali Zieverink – Shawnee State (basketball)
• Adrianna McNeal – Southwestern (basketball)
• Rachel Mills – Alderson Broddus Illinois College ((basketball)
• Summer Reeves – Morgan State University (basketball)
• Shabazz Reeves – Morgan State University (basketball)
• Jordan Darland – Olivet Nazarene (football)
• Blake Bell – California (PA.) (football)
• Dawson Fletcher – Indiana University (football)
• Cole Stalker – University of Findlay (football)
• Beau Odom – Georgetown College (football)
• Kayaune Ross – Fort Scott Community College (football)
• Bubba Williams – Lindsey Wilson (football)
• Evan Hodel – Wheeling Jesuit (lacrosse)
• Zach Crabtree – Wheeling Jesuit (lacrosse)
• Ali Green – Ashland (golf)
• Kim Love – Purdue University (soccer)
• Kelly Mack – Wright State (soccer)
• Lauren Pratt – Ohio Dominican (soccer)
• Malik Zuberi – Shawnee State (baseball)
• Zak Farmer – Walsh University (baseball)
• Davis Schafer – Bellarmine University (baseball)
• Mike Seaman – Trine University (baseball)
• Nick Billman – Mount St. Joseph (baseball)
• Jake Wagner – Miami-Hamilton (baseball)
• Amanda Lahti -  Ohio Northern (softball)
• Brooke Rowley – Lake Forest College (swimming)
• Brady Holmer – NKU (cross country)
• Amanda Shelby – Mount St. Joseph (cross country)
• Nathan Haynes – Navy (cross country)
• Mel Stewart – NKU (volleyball)
• Corri Muha – Georgetown College (volleyball)
• Nick Bloch – Lake Erie College (wrestling)

WestFirebirds.com, the school’s official athletic website, posts photos and details after signing ceremonies take place.

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Nine Lakota East student athletes were honored during a signing day event at Lakota East High School May 16, 2012. Photo taken by Adam Kiefaber of WestChesterBuzz.com.

Lakota East High School honored nine student athletes Wednesday during its spring signing day event. Among those recognized include Jacob Landers (Baldwin Wallace College, wrestling), Ivan Thomas (Kentucky Christian University, football), Tyler Overberg (College of Mount St. Joseph, golf), Morgan Weinheimer (University of Mississippi, volleyball), Jeff Mundy Jr. (Kentucky Christian University, football), Tanner Lyons (Centre College, track and field), Aleth Pashi (Otterbein University, basketball), Jacqui Tackett (Mount St. Joseph, lacrosse) and Molly Blomer (Nova Southeastern University, basketball).

“It was awesome. I was excited to see all my friends sign,” said Weinheimer, who was also considering Wright State University and Xavier University, among others. “It’s exciting because I want to see them do big things.”

The 5’4″ Weinheimer, who played the libero position for the Thunderhawks, was a first team All-GMC selection in 2011. She also led the GMC with 5.34 digs per game.

Her senior volleyball classmates, Hannah Berling (Tusculum College), Hannah Sigala (Morehead State University), Lauren Beitel (Otterbein) and Emily Bostian (Otterbein) were all honored at a signing day event Feb. 1. In addition to the seniors, junior teammates Ali Lake (Ohio University) and Ashley Evans (Purdue University) have verbally committed to programs.

Joining Weinheimer at Wednesday’s signing were basketball players Aleth Pashi and Molly Blomer. In February, their teammates Alyssa Grevenkamp (University of Findlay) and Whitney Wyckoff (Yale University) were also recognized.

Also on Wednesday, two senior football players, offensive lineman Ivan Thomas and defensive back Jeff Mundy Jr., signed on to play at the same college – Kentucky Christian University.

“They (KCU) are going to receive two good players, two good people and hopefully they will leave the program better than they left it,” Lakota East head football coach Rick Haynes said.

“It is always great to see guys forward their careers and move on to the next level. I think, both of them, as long as they put in the time and effort are going to have success.”

Other Lakota East senior student athletes, who were recognized for continuing their athletic careers in college in February, include Zach Mueck (Xavier, tennis) Michael Conrad (University of Cincinnati, baseball), Alex Corna (Ohio, baseball), Michaela Buczek (Mount St. Joseph, lacrosse), Ainsely Ellison (Hillsdale College, softball), Sofey Fugate (Heidelberg University, tennis), Jessika Hall (Michigan State University, swimming), Tori Meyer (Albright College, lacrosse), Mark Minch (Ohio Dominican University, basketball), Tony O’Connor (Northern Kentucky University, cross country/track) and Joe Postlewait (Walsh University, lacrosse)

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Seniors Mel Stewart and Corri Muhi were each honored during a special signing ceremony at Lakota West High School Thursday. Stewart, who played libero at Lakota West has signed to play volleyball at Northern Kentucky University. Meanwhile, Muhi, who was a middle hitter for Lakota West, will play volleyball at Georgetown College (Ky.).

Stewart, who also considered West Florida, Gannon and Georgetown, was named honorable mention all-state, had 364 digs, was named first team all-GMC and Division I first team all-city by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

“They made me feel like they really wanted me to play for them,” Stewart said. “I also really liked their fast pace level of play. NKU really has a dedication to be a winning program.”

Muha, who also considered Northern Kentucky and Otterbein, has been selected to the all-GMC second team in each of the past two seasons.

“I love the small family-like feel of the campus and how nice and outgoing everyone is there,” Muhi said. “Everyone is always working to make themselves and the team better. They push and support each other to reach their goals.”

Stewart plans on studying athletic training, while Muhi is planning on studying graphic design.

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Lakota West seniors Summer and Shabazz Reeves both signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday to play basketball at Morgan State University. The twins signed with the school during a special ceremony held after school on National Signing Day.

“The twins connected instantly with what an academic and athletic opportunity at Morgan State would offer and it was awesome that the MSU is giving the girls an opportunity to stay together through college,” Lakota West girls’ basketball coach Andy Fishman said.

The Reeves twins made verbal commitments to MSU in July of 2011 after considering the University of New Hampshire, the University of Richmond and St. Francis University. In addition, Shabazz also considered playing soccer at the University of Cincinnati, while Summer had considered playing basketball at American University.

Summer averaged 9.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game last season, while Shabazz averaged 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

Baseball state champions can sign - The Lakota East Athletic Department announced that it would hold its signing day event in early February for all of its signees, but seniors Michael Conrad (University of Cincinnati) and Alex Corna (Ohio University) can officially sign with their colleges Wednesday. Conrad was The Enquirer Division I player of the year. Meanwhile, Moeller’s Bradley Macciochhi of West Chester is expected to sign to play baseball at Wright State University.

Lakota East tennis standout to sign with Xavier - Lakota East tennis standout Zach Mueck has committed to Xavier and will sign today, according to Lakota East coach Greg Mahlerwein. Mueck was the Division I state runner-up last spring. “I’m confident he will have an outstanding senior year here at Lakota East and that he will immediately be a valuable contributor to a talented Xavier tennis team next year,” Mahlerwein told the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Lakota volleyball standouts – Two players from Lakota West, Corri Muha (Georgetown College) and Mel Stewart (Northern Kentucky University), and two from Lakota East, Hannah Berling (Tusculum College) and Hannah Sigala (Morehead State University), can officially sign letters of intent Wednesday.

Lakota East basketball seniors – The Lakota East girls’ program could have its best basketball season ever in thanks to seniors Alyssa Grevenkamp (University of Findlay), Tazzie Shaw (Marshall University) and Whitney Wyckoff (Yale University). All three can sign with their schools Wednesday. The Thunderhawks feature other players who are currently deciding between schools.

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A total of 11 Lakota athletes are eligible to sign National Letters of Intent this upcoming Wednesday.

November’s National Signing Day is for athletes in the class of 2012 who participate in the following sports; basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, lacrosse, volleyball, gymnastics, softball, golf, hockey, baseball and tennis.

Football and soccer players can sign in February.

From Lakota West:

Corri Muha (volleyball – Georgetown College)
Shabazz Reeves (girls’ basketball – Morgan State University)
Summer Reeves (girls’ basketball – Morgan State University)
Mel Stewart (volleyball – Northern Kentucky University)

From Lakota East:

Hannah Berling (volleyball – Tusculum College)
Alex Corna (baseball – Ohio University)
Alyssa Grevenkamp (girls’ basketball – University of Findlay)
Zach Mueck (boys’ tennis – Xavier University)
Tazzie Shaw (girls’ basketball – Marshall University)
Hannah Sigala (volleyball – Morehead State University)
Whitney Wyckoff (girls’ basketball – Yale University)

The Lakota East Athletic Department announced that it would hold its signing day event in early February for all of its signees.

Meanwhile, Lakota West has not yet planned a signing day event this November. Last year, West held a signing event in November and February, as well as others throughout the school year.

For a list of other Cincinnati area student athletes who could be signing Wednesday, visit Cincinnati.com.

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Led by junior Michelle Strizak, Mount Notre Dame handled Lakota West in the Division I regional semifinals at Tippecanoe High School Wednesday by the score of 25-15, 25-15, 25-21.

According to the Pulse Journal, Strizak, who is committed to play volleyball at the University of Illinois, had a game-high 16 kills and 28 digs.

“Strizak. She’s one of the best players in the state and she did a great job with them, but it’s also because she has a wonderful cast of players in support,” Lakota West head coach Tracey Kornau told the Pulse Journal.

“They were able to mix things up and free her up. And they don’t have a weak spot in their defense. There’s no chink in their armor that we could try and go after. We tried to frustrate them, but they played very well. We wish them well.”

For Lakota West, the loss ends what has been an impressive run for a team that graduated five standouts last spring in Taylor Anderson, Lexi Dannemiller, Shannon Breen, Liz McMahon and Morgan Jones, who all combined for 18 years of varsity experience.

Two of those players, Dannemiller (University of Michigan) and McMahon (University of Illinois), were actually considered to be among the best in the nation.

This season, Lakota West relied on the development of its younger players and the leadership of its two seniors in Mel Stewart (Northern Kentucky University) and Corri Muha (Georgetown College) to win a district title and finish second in the Greater Miami Conference.

Next season, the Firebirds will have another group of strong seniors led by juniors Annie Bierman (265 kills), Mandy Stanislovaitis (241 kills) and Rachel Cogan (183 kills), who all were ranked in the top 10 in the GMC in kills this season.

Sophomore setter Allie Muha, who was third in the GMC in assists with 630, will also return as well as 6-foot-2 sophomore Gabby Blados, who should continue to develop as a player after participating in the sport for the first time last season.

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Tags: Tags: Allie Muha, Corri Muha, Delany Wilder, Gabby Blados, Lakota West, Lakota West sports, Lakota West volleyball, Lexi Dannemiller, Liz McMahon, Mandy Stanislovaitis, Mel Stewart, Morgan Jones, Ohio regional volleyball tournament, Ohio state volleyball tournament, Rachel Cogan, Shannon Breen, Taylor Anderson, Tracey Kornau, volleyball

The Lakota West volleyball program will host its annual Volley for the Cure event Thursday. The event has raised more than $31,000 in the previous four years for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Last year, the event raised $10,903.59.

The event will feature free games, prizes, music, raffles, silent auctions, split the pot, a quilt raffle and other activities that will be held before, during and after volleyball matches. The matches will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the freshman game. The junior varsity match will begin at 5:30 p.m., a faculty match will take place at 6:30 p.m. and the varsity match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

>>>PHOTOS FROM VOLLEY FOR CURE EVENT IN 2010<<<

Food from local vendors will also be available, such as Cold Stone Creamery, Gold Star Chili, Starbucks and Planet Smoothie. Popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy will be available as well.

Staff from the Atrium Medical Center will be on hand to answer any questions about breast cancer and how to increase breast cancer awareness.

Lakota West senior volleyball player Corri Muha, who is committed to play at Georgetown College, had her design selected as the official logo of the 2011 Volley for Cure event in Ohio. Muha is the second straight student from Lakota West to have their design chosen.

In 2010, Lakota West student Greg Osinski had his design selected. Osinski, who is confined to a wheelchair with only limited use of his right hand, designed the winning shirt with his aide, Darren Walters, used for all of Ohio’s 2010 Volley for the Cure matches.

Muha’s design will also be seen throughout the state.

(Muha’s winning design is pictured – click to enlarge – to the right)

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The Lakota West volleyball program will host its annual Volley for the Cure event next Thursday, Sept. 8. The event has raised more than $31,000 in the previous four years for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Last year, the event raised $10,903.59.

The event will feature free games, prizes, music, raffles, silent auctions, split the pot, a quilt raffle and other activities that will be held before, during and after volleyball matches. The matches will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the freshman game. The junior varsity match will begin at 5:30 p.m., a faculty match will take place at 6:30 p.m. and the varsity match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

>>>PHOTOS FROM VOLLEY FOR CURE EVENT IN 2010<<<

Food from local vendors will also be available, such as Cold Stone Creamery, Gold Star Chili, Starbucks and Planet Smoothie. Popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy will be available as well.

Staff from the Atrium Medical Center will be on hand to answer any questions about breast cancer and how to increase breast cancer awareness.

Lakota West senior volleyball player Corri Muha, who is committed to play at Georgetown College, had her design selected as the official logo of the 2011 Volley for Cure event in Ohio. Muha is the second straight student from Lakota West to have their design chosen.

In 2010, Lakota West student Greg Osinski had his design selected. Osinski, who is confined to a wheelchair with only limited use of his right hand, designed the winning shirt with his aide, Darren Walters, used for all of Ohio’s 2010 Volley for the Cure matches.

Muha’s design will also be seen throughout the state.

(Muha’s winning design is pictured – click to enlarge – to the right)

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This past school year, Lakota West head coach Tracey Kornau saw five of her most experienced players graduate from her back-to-back Greater Miami Conference championship team. Those standouts, Taylor Anderson, Lexi Dannemiller, Shannon Breen, Liz McMahon and Morgan Jones, combined for 18 years of experience.

Two of those players, Dannemiller (University of Michigan) and McMahon (University of Illinois), were actually considered to be among the best in the nation.

>>>FEATURE STORY ABOUT DANNEMILLER AND MCMAHON<<<

“Losing five, in general, is a huge number and losing the five that we did … definitely hurts,” Kornau said. “That is going to take a bite out, but if there is any lesson into last year’s season was that we learned to play without them (injuries to Dannemiller and McMahon), so that helped a little bit.”

However, this year’s team is lacking varsity experience and will have to rely heavily on the leadership of seniors Mel Stewart and Corri Muha if it intends on winning its third consecutive GMC title this fall.

“I have always been the baby because we have always had those seniors with us. Now that they are not here, you almost feel like someone is missing,” Muha said of the five standouts, who graduated in 2011.

>>>PHOTOS OF LAKOTA WEST VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE<<<

Due to a pair of knee surgeries over the summer, the normally quiet Muha has had to take on the role of “coach.”

“Now that I am not going to be able to be on the court, I am going to have to be more vocal and instructing more,” said Muha, who is expected to miss at least the first week of the season. (more…)

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Lakota West senior-to-be Corri Muha has verbally committed to continue her volleyball career at Georgetown College (Ky.), according to the Lakota West High School’s official athletic website. The six-foot middle hitter is a three-year starter on the Lakota West varsity volleyball team.

“I think Georgetown is a perfect fit for Corri,” Lakota West girls’ volleyball head coach Tracey Kornau told WestFirebirds.com. “She’ll be able to play in a great volleyball program. while still being able to concentrate on her studies. Finding the right combination of academics and volleyball was very important to Corri and she found that combination at Georgetown.”

According to the Greater Miami Conference website, Muha led the Firebirds in kills in 2010 with 211. She was also named to the All-GMC Second Team this fall.

Off the court, Muha had her design selected as the official design for the 2011 Volley for the Cure event in Ohio. Her design, which was made in her Lakota West High School’s computer fine arts class, will be used in volleyball matches throughout the state this fall.

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