Best in the Nests

Best in the Nests: Johaeyah Edwards & Shaun Dickerson

Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.

February 11, 2025

Best in the Nests: Shaun Dickerson

Shaun Dickerson is a senior captain for the Lakota East Boys Varsity Soccer team and three-year letterman. Dickerson is ranked in the top 384 nationally, top 56 in Ohio, top two in Division I and first in the Greater Miami leaderboard for assists with 15. Dickerson has also broken two school records for most assists in a single season (15) and most career assists (25).

Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • January 28, 2025

Q: What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve learned from playing soccer? A: My favorite piece of advice I’ve been told is that the best players are the ones who can move on from mistakes...

Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise

Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.

December 3, 2024

Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise

Sofia Wise is a senior member of the Lakota East Dance team, contributing to the team’s three state titles for Game Day performance, two state titles for Small Hip Hop, and four Universal Dance Association High School Nationals finalist titles.

Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor • November 22, 2024

Q: What has kept you coming back to dance season after season? A: Each season brings new challenges, opportunities to learn, and the joy of collaborating with such talented individuals. The emotional...

Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles

Senior Sam Wiles is the starting quarterback for the Lakota West Football team. With a total of 914 passing and 504 rushing yards over a span of seven games, Wiles has led the team to a standing of 6-1 and first place in the GMC.

Max Earl, Associate Sports Editor • November 15, 2024

Q: What is the best memory you have of playing football? A: Going to Tennessee with my little league team for tournaments when I was in elementary school. Q: What is your ultimate sports related...