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WMVO Senior Showcase Press Release
Mount Vernon, OH — WMVO, A Total Media company, along with MVNU Athletics proudly announces the 2026 WMVO Senior Showcase, featuring senior girls’ and boys’ basketball players from across Knox County and surrounding communities. This year’s event will take place at the Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, bringing together 31 exceptional senior athletes for an exciting night of celebration and high-level basketball.
EVENT DETAILS: Rescheduled for Thursday March 19th!!!
Location: Ariel Arena, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Admission: $5 (Children 5 & under free); Parking: Free
Girls’ Game: 6:00 PM, Boys’ Game: Immediately following; Format: Both games will feature the Elam Ending. Presented by Buckey Stoves, Wigal Orthodontics, Dairy Queen, Kershner Mobile Detailing, Griffin Insurance.
GIRLS’ SHOWCASE – TEAM AIRWAVES (Home Jerseys)
Head Coach: Bill Abner (Centerburg)
Players: Vika Arnett (Fredericktown), Mya Bryant (Fredericktown), Liz Swartzentruber (Fredericktown), Kenlee Fairall (Centerburg), Evie Stowe (Centerburg), Emily Meyers (Utica), Maddie Scarbury (Utica)
GIRLS’ SHOWCASE – TEAM SOUNDWAVES (Away)
Head Coach: Jared Pryor (Fredericktown)
Players: Ella Bouton (Fredericktown), Kit Bellman (Fredericktown), Peyton Blakesley (Fredericktown), Tiara Sheppard (Centerburg), Lauren Ellis (Centerburg), Callie Baker (Utica), Makenna Wilson (Utica)
BOYS’ SHOWCASE – TEAM AIRWAVES (Home)
Head Coach: Derek Dibling (Fredericktown)
Players: James Grennell (East Knox), Jaxon Crawford (East Knox), Gavin Toombs (Fredericktown), Tanner Estep (Fredericktown), Trenton Wells (Mount Vernon), Parker Ward (Mount Vernon), Carson Proper (Danville), Aidan Hood (Danville), Hunter McKinney (Utica)
BOYS’ SHOWCASE – TEAM SOUNDWAVES (Away)
Head Coach: Matt Proper (Danville)
Players: Kyson Miller (East Knox), Blake Sipes (Fredericktown), Lane Mussard (Mount Vernon), Ashton Spaulding (Danville), Wesley Payne (Danville), Ethan Swendal (Danville), Zander Davis (Utica), Carson Butcher (Utica)
The WMVO Senior Showcase is an annual event celebrating senior athletes for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to their high‑school basketball programs. Fans, families, and the community are invited to join WMVO for a memorable night honoring these athletes as they take the court one final time in their high‑school careers.
