Indian Hill High School (IHHS) Auditorium was the scene of celebration as eight IHHS student-athletes each made official their commitment to continue both their academic and athletic careers during a signing ceremony Wednesday, November 13. The ceremony included IHHS seniors Jorie Alf, Maddie Antenucci, Morgan Coburn, Hunter Fry, Hayley Hirsch, Ellie Podojil, Ashleigh Prugh, and Liv Riggs.
“To have eight student-athletes achieve this level of success for our November signing is incredible,” said IHHS Athletic Director Matt Haskamp. “These student-athletes are the best of the best, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished as Braves. We look forward to see what the future holds; we are certain it will be bright!”
Jorie Alf – Lacrosse, Rollins College
Jorie Alf is a leader in both lacrosse and field hockey within Indian Hill High School. Alf’s lacrosse accolades include: 2017, 2018, 2019 Scholar Athlete; 2017 State Champion; 2018 Honorable Mention All-Region; 2018 Second Team All-City; 2019 First Team All-Region
2019 First Team All-City. Field hockey: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Scholar Athlete; 2017 and 2018 First Team All-City; 2018 OFHCA Academic All Ohio Award; 2018 First Team All-Region; 2018 Nominee for Cincinnati Field Hockey Player of the Year; 2019 Varsity Captain; 2019 Nominee of Cincinnati Field Hockey Player of the Week.
“Playing collegiate lacrosse allows me to continue doing something I love in a beautiful place and while receiving a great education,” said Alf.
Maddie Antenucci – Basketball, Florida Gulf Coast University
Maddie Antenucci has one impressive student-athlete resume as she leaves Indian Hill High School, including: CHL Athlete of the Year; First Team All-State; three time First Team CHL 1,000-point scorer; First Team All-Southwest Ohio; Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Week; and First Team District-16.
“I chose this school because of the successful program and reputable coach,” said Antenucci. “I know I can trust the staff and the players to challenge me and grow not only as a player but also as a person. I am so excited to play the sport I love for a program I love and trust. They have a strong science program where I plan to study biology.”
Morgan Coburn – Tennis, Georgetown University
Morgan Coburn leaves Indian Hill High School a state champion! Her complete tennis accomplishments include: Freshman of the Year; Team State Runner-Up 2016 and 2019; All-State First Team; 2019 Doubles State Champion with Hayley Hirsch.
“Committing to play college athletics is incredibly special, and validation for all of the long, hard hours on court,” said Coburn. “I chose Georgetown because of the incredible resources that they have and the opportunities. I can’t wait to be a part of an amazing program.”
Hunter Fry – Volleyball, Xavier University
Hunter Fry was the CHL player of the year 2018 and 2019; D2 Player of the Year; All-Ohio Honorable Mention; Most Offensive Player; First Team All-Southwest District; and in Europe received fifth place in the Global Challenge. Fry earned all of these accolades while maintaining a 4.36 GPA
“I’ve worked so hard to get to play in college,” said Fry. “I chose Xavier for the academics and the awesome people and community.”
Hayley Hirsch – Tennis, University of Cincinnati
Hayley Hirsch also leaves Indian Hill High School a state champion! Her impressive tennis resume as a Brave includes: seven-time State Qualifier; two-time third place State Doubles; two-time second place Team State; third place Team State; and 2019 Doubles State Champion with Morgan Coburn. Hirsch was also the CHL Player of the Year.
“It’s awesome that I can follow in the footsteps of my brother and sister and play tennis at a division one university,” said Hirsch.
Ellie Podojil – Soccer, University of Arkansas
Ellie Podojil leaves Indian Hill High School a back-to-back state champion in soccer and a state champion in track! Podojil’s soccer accomplishments include: four-time All-CHL First Team; four-time All-Southwest Ohio First Team; three-time CHL Champion; First Team All-State 2018; First Team All-Region 2018; two-time State Champion; All-State All American 2019; All Time Assist Record Holder. Podojil’s impressive track resume as a Brave includes: three school records; six-time individual CHL Champion; 2018 CHL Runner of the Year; 2018 Cincinnati Enquirer Runner of the Year; eight-time individual District Champion; two-time individual Regional Champion; three-time All-State Team State Champion; 4x400 State Champion and state record holder.
“I grew up going to Arkansas soccer games and I’ve always wanted to play for the Razorbacks,” said Podojil.
Ashleigh Prugh – Track and Cross Country, Xavier University
Ashleigh Prugh leaves Indian Hill High School a two-time Soccer State Champion. Prugh’s athletic resume includes: two-time state qualifier in 1600m; Academic All-Ohio; Regional Champion in 1600m; District Champion in 1600m, 4x400m relay; CHL Champ in 2x1600m, 1x4x80m relay and 4x400m relay; First Team All-City; Cincinnati Enquirer Athlete of the Week; First Team Cross Country All-District.
“It is an amazing opportunity to continue to do what I love doing at a high level,” said Prugh. “I am so excited to keep representing Indian Hill as both an athlete and a student. I chose Xavier because everything about it was exactly what I was looking for. I not only loved the team, but I also fell in love with the atmosphere and academics.”
Liv Riggs – Swimming, Bowling Green State University
Liv Riggs leaves Indian Hill High School with an impressive list of accolades, including: All Stars First Team; All Stars Second Team; District and State Qualifier; USA Sectional Qualifier; 2019 top eight at district competition.
“Being a Falcon is important to me because I get to continue doing what I love with an incredible group of girls as my teammates,” said Riggs. “Thank you to my friends, family, and coaches for always pushing me and supporting me.”
Photo caption: Indian Hill High School (IHHS) seniors Jorie Alf, Maddie Antenucci, Morgan Coburn, Hunter Fry, Hayley Hirsch, Ellie Podojil, Ashleigh Prugh, and Liv Riggs committed to continue both their academic and athletic careers during a signing ceremony Wednesday, November 13, in the IHHS Auditorium.