The 2026 Spring/Summer Postseason Award winners for our 4th-9th grade tournament teams that have already completed their seasons have been announced! 

 

Even though each of the players listed deserve the awards they received, I want to congratulate all of our players. Our teams are more than just a collection of talented individuals, they are collective units that rely on each other to be successful.

 

The 2026 Postseason Awards are...

 

The Ohio Crossover Athletics Most Valuable Player Award is given to a player who exemplifies excellence on both ends of the floor and is indispensable to the team's overall success. This player has talent, intelligence, work ethic, and leads by example on and off the court. I am proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Most Valuable Player Awards are:

 

• 11th/12th Grade Boys Callahan - Dexter Long
• 11th Grade Boys Washington - Caydon Cox
• 10th Grade Boys Alder - Trey Younger
• 9th Grade Boys Wininger - Jett Albright
• 8th Grade Boys Bryant - Jackson Huxel
• 7th Grade Boys Callahan - Finn Vining
• 6th Grade Boys Ashcraft - Brady Konieczka
• 4th/5th Grade Boys Smorey - Keegan Ryan
• HS Girls Ashcraft - Savannah Bell
• 7th/8th Grade Girls Ashcraft - Zoie Brooks
• 6th Grade Girls Stewart - Isabelle Long
• 5th Grade Girls Spreen - Laci Bills

 

The Ohio Crossover Athletics Best Offensive Player Award is given to a player who exemplifies excellence on the offensive end of the court. This player not only has the ability and confidence to take and make big shots for their team; but is also willing to share the basketball and put their teammates in positions to score. I am proud to announce that the winners of the 2026 Best Offensive Player Awards are:

 

• 11th/12th Grade Boys Callahan - Gavin Derkson
• 11th Grade Boys Washington - Roman Berry
• 10th Grade Boys Alder - Colten Luck
• 9th Grade Boys Wininger - Marcus Kaldas
• 8th Grade Boys Bryant - Braxton Reed
• 7th Grade Boys Callahan - Grayson Edmondson
• 6th Grade Boys Ashcraft - Kevin Jones Jr.
• 4th/5th Grade Boys Smorey - Bobby Birkenhauer
• HS Girls Ashcraft - Adilynn Carraher
• 7th/8th Grade Girls Ashcraft - Brooklynn Flynn
• 6th Grade Girls Stewart - Maci Mosley
• 5th Grade Girls Spreen - Paige Sebree

 

The Ohio Crossover Athletics Best Defensive Player Award is given to a player who exemplifies excellence on the defensive end of the court. This player through effort, hard work, and ability can disrupt the opposing team and take them out of their offense by shutting down their opponent one-on-one or contributing to their team's success with great help side defense. I am proud to announce that the winners of the 2026 Best Defensive Player Awards are:

 

• 11th/12th Grade Boys Callahan - Landen Belka
• 11th Grade Boys Washington - Noah Netter
• 10th Grade Boys Alder - Peyton McAlister
• 9th Grade Boys Wininger - Reid Hyden
• 8th Grade Boys Bryant - Ryan Griffie
• 7th Grade Boys Callahan - Beau Smalligan
• 6th Grade Boys Ashcraft - Joey Cox
• 4th/5th Grade Boys Smorey - Tristan Tolliver
• HS Girls Ashcraft - Lily Ferguson
• 7th/8th Grade Girls Ashcraft - Carolina Smallwood
• 6th Grade Girls Stewart - Paisley Leigh
• 5th Grade Girls Spreen - Gannon Spreen

 

The Ohio Crossover Athletics Most Improved Player Award is given to a player who has made significant strides in their game from the beginning of the AAU season to the end. These improvements are not only based on statistics, but also include the player's mental approach, intensity, and the will to win that they brings to each and every game. I am proud to announce that the winners of the 2026 Most Improved Player Awards are:

 

• 11th/12th Grade Boys Callahan - Blake Alder
• 11th Grade Boys Washington - Dayton Kallner
• 10th Grade Boys Alder - Collin Wilking
• 9th Grade Boys Wininger - Rylan Pack
• 8th Grade Boys Bryant - Karson Bauer
• 7th Grade Boys Callahan - Evan Holman
• 6th Grade Boys Ashcraft - Parker Green
• 4th/5th Grade Boys Smorey - Camden Reece
• HS Girls Ashcraft - Bella Adkins
• 7th/8th Grade Girls Ashcraft - Hayden Palmer
• 6th Grade Girls Stewart - Grace Miranda
• 5th Grade Girls Spreen - Riley Wise

 

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO ALL OF OUR AWARD WINNERS! GO OCA!