Springboro basketball star, UD volleyball standout among 2025 Agonis Club winners

Awards were handed out Wednesday in Kettering
Dayton volleyball player Lexie Almodovar talks to reporters during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at the Frericks Center. David Jablonski/Staff

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Dayton volleyball player Lexie Almodovar talks to reporters during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at the Frericks Center. David Jablonski/Staff

The Dayton Agonis Club held its annual banquet Wednesday at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, honoring five athletes and one coach.

This was the 72nd year the club has recognized excellence in Dayton-area athletics. Grace Norman, a Cedarville University graduate and 2024 Paralympic paratriathlon gold medalist, delivered the keynote address.

Here’s a list of the award winners:

Bryn Martin: The Springboro High School senior was named the Ohio Division I Player of the Year after she averaged 23 points, 5.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals. She will play at Ohio State next season. For the second straight year, she received the Beno Keiter/Russ Guerra Memorial Award, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Dayton-area high school athlete.

Bob Smith: The Northridge High School football coach has spent more than 40 years at the school. He received the Mike Kelly/Don Donoher Coach’s Award.

Lexie Almodovar: As a senior outside hitter with the Dayton Flyers, she helped lead the program to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance. She was named a third-team All-American. She received the Joe Gavin/Joe Quinn Memorial Award, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a University of Dayton athlete.

Wright State University sophomore JP Peltier celebrates with teammates during their game on Friday, May 16 at Purdue Fort Wayne. The Raiders won 23-11. JORDAN WOMMACK / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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JP Peltier: The Chaminade Julienne graduate leads the Wright State baseball team with 39 RBIs and ranked third in the Horizon League with 12 home runs. He received the Dr. Dave Reese Memorial Award, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Wright State athlete.

Maddy Westbeld: The Fairmont High School graduate finished her college career at Notre Dame in March and was drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Sky in April. She received the Dave Hall Memorial Award, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Dayton-area athlete attending school outside the Dayton area.

Brett Gabbert throws a pass during Miami University's game against Cincinnati last season at Yager Stadium. KYLE HENDRIX / CONTRIBUTED

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Brett Gabbert: He started all 14 games at quarterback for the Miami RedHawks, throwing for 2,921 yards and 21 touchdowns. He received the Bill Gunlock Award, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Miami University athlete.

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