Beck’s Player with Heart – Ohio

Demonstrating Commitment and Passion on the Field and Beyond

Each week, Beck’s recognizes high school athletes who demonstrate that they are a Player with Heart. At Beck’s, we are and will remain, Farmers at Heart™.

Ohio’s 2023 Players with Heart Below!

Rojina Rai – Cincinnati, OH

Rojina Rai was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is spending time with her teammates and just having fun. She has had to make a lot of decisions in her life and choosing to play sports was one of the best. Overall, high school sports has taught her to be courageous and has given her a lot of confidence. To Rojina, agriculture is very important. She enjoys growing plants and enjoys how diverse and unique everything in agriculture is. But the best thing about agriculture is that it creates a long-lasting connection between people. Rojina is involved in FFA, soccer, cross country, Illustrate Memoir, Awaken at Aiken coffee roasting business, Health Champion, and Agriculture Career Tech Pathway at her high school. Rojina’s future plans are to attend college and continue to play sports as well as her involvement in agriculture.

Gabriel Blissenbach – Lisbon, OH

Gabriel Blissenbach was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the mat. His favorite part about high school sports is the lessons learned and the memories made. He has always been very competitive and competing in sports allows Gabriel to push himself to be the best he can. Agriculture has always been special to Gabriel. From a young age, his parents have taught him the importance of agriculture and the impact it has on the world. He was raised on a farm tending horses, sheep, goats, and cattle. Gabriel is involved in NHS, FFA, football, wrestling and baseball. He is also involved in Boy Scouts where he has participated in a multitude of service projects and has just recently obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. His future plans are to attend college to pursue a career in environmental science or forestry. He would also like to wrestle at the collegiate level.

Ava Angel – Crown City, OH

Ava Angel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is getting to play with her friends while representing her school and community. She says it’s fun to build a strong team through bonding and activities. To Ava, agriculture means passion and love. The people in ag all have a love and passion for their careers that is unmatched. Her passion is with the equine industry. She loves to show her reined cow horses and do sporting events. Ava is involved in key club, softball and FFA, where she serves as her chapter treasurer and participates in soil judging, livestock judging and ag sales teams. In her community she helps out with the youth fair board, umpires softball games and serves as her 4-H chapter president. Her future plans are to play college softball and major in agriculture where she hopes to someday become a large animal veterinarian.

Kendra Walp – Shelby, OH

Kendra Walp was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the bond she creates with her teammates. She says being able to experience the dedication everyone has first hand is a great feeling, and she loves being able to support and encourage her teammates. To Kendra, agriculture is very important, as it has taught her grit, hard work, and dedication. Agriculture supports our country and the world, and knowing that she is a part of that and involved in the future feels amazing to her. Kendra is involved in volleyball, softball, student council, FFA and Richland County Junior Fair Board. Her future plans are to attend college and earn a four-year degree, and eventually create a successful future for herself. She is grateful for all of the opportunities, support and encouragement she gets from her peers, teachers, coaches and family.

Selvin Vasquez-Velasquez – Cincinnati, OH

Selvin Vasquez-Velasquez was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite things about high school sports are teamwork, competition and leadership. Agriculture means a lot to Selvin, as it reminds him of growing up farming in Guatemala with his dad. He gets to stay involved with agriculture through school. Selvin is involved in cross country, soccer, NHS, FFA, and GE Scholars. Through his school’s Agriculture Career Tech Pathway, he is able to help maintain and expand the school farm. After graduating, Selvin plans to attend a university and find a career that offers him the opportunity to provide for his family.

Will Browning – Ridgeway, OH

Will Browning was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the green. His favorite part about high school sports is playing with friends and meeting new people from other schools that he would not have been able to meet otherwise. To Will, agriculture is the foundation of the community he lives in, and he respects all the hard work that goes into every aspect of it. Will is involved in golf, marching band, FFA, 4-H and both school and community theatre programs. Will would like to play golf in college and hopes to become a golf course designer. He hopes in the future he can give back to the sport and impact others the way he has been impacted.

Kobe Foor – Oakwood, OH

Kobe Foor was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to meet a variety of people and building lifetime friendships. To Kobe, agriculture is everything. Wherever you look, you’ll see it whether you realize it or not. Kobe is involved in FFA, football, baseball, stunting, Habitat for Humanity and Crushing Cans for Cancer. After high school, Kobe plans to go to a trade school.

Morgan Hall – Farmdale, OH

Morgan Hall was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is getting to play with athletes in many grades, building new friendships and learning how to be a team player. To Morgan, agriculture is about family. She grew up on a family farm, Hallbrook Farm, with her papa, dad and uncle, and loves to help them work on equipment, harvests and other tasks. Morgan is involved in volleyball, softball, basketball, Jr. Beta Club, Spanish Club and volunteers in various activities in her community. Morgan’s future plans are to study agronomy at Ohio State ATI and become a partner of her family farm after high school.

Addyson Blazer – East Rochester, OH

Addyson Blazer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite parts about high school sports are the family aspect within the team, the feeling of having the community behind you and being able to represent the community in a positive way. To Addyson, agriculture gives her a sense of belonging. Both of her parents were heavily involved in ag, and she has been involved since she first learned to walk. Addyson is involved in yearbook committee, Principals Advisory Council, Jr. Fair Committee, soccer and basketball. She is also NHS president and 4-H president. Her future plans are to continue her academic and athletic career and major in mathematic so she can pursue a career in actuary sciences.

Jonathan Domer – Dover, OH

Jonathan Domer was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite parts about high school sports are learning to work together as a team, building friendships and developing leadership skills. To Jonathan, agriculture is about carrying on family traditions and making an impact not only locally, but also on a global scale as well. He is involved in FFA, Drug Free Clubs of America, wrestling, football, 4-H, County Junior Fair Board and church youth group. Jonathan’s future plans are to run heavy equipment and start a small-scale farm operation after graduation.

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Jonathan Hildebrand, South Charleston, OH

Jonathan Hildebrand was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Jonathan’s favorite part about high school sports is the friendships that will last a lifetime. Along with the relationships comes a ton of fun memories that will make for good stories in the future. Jonathan grew up in agriculture and it’s something he couldn’t see himself living without. Agriculture has shaped him into who he is today and has instilled in him many essential qualities. Jonathan is involved in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, NHS, and DECA. He plans to attend a four-year university and pursue a degree related to agriculture. Jonathan hopes to one day have his own cow-calf operation.

Jacob Wiechart, Fort Jennings, OH

Jacob Wiechart was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part of high school sports is being able to compete with others and meeting players from different schools. To Jacob, agriculture means experiencing different opportunities and friendships and learning hard work and dedication. Jacob is involved in baseball, FFA, and 4-H, and participates in community service with those groups. After graduation, Jacob plans to attend college and hopes to further his life in the agricultural field.

Austin Manning, Ripley, OH

Austin Manning was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part of high school sports is the competition they provide as well as the friendships and life lessons that come out of them. To Austin, agriculture means having a role in providing for the world. He is involved in FFA and basketball. Once Austin graduates, he plans to attend a 4-year university to pursue a degree in agriculture education.

Aidan Harbage – South Charleston, OH

Aidan Harbage was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the friendships he has made and getting to have fun with his friends. With living and working on a farm, agriculture has taught Aidan responsibility, accountability, and work ethic that is required to succeed. Aidan is involved in baseball, Global Impact Stem Academies, FFA, and has served as class president and executive team treasurer. He is also involved in numerous community activities. After graduation, Aidan plans to attend college for an animal science or range management degree and then will return to his family farm.

Allison Michaels, Clyde, OH

Allison Michaels was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the green. Her favorite part about high school golf is getting the opportunity to play various courses that she would not otherwise be able to play. She also enjoys meeting people from other schools and has met some of her best friends through sports. Agriculture means a lot to Allison as she has grown up farming which has helped her build a deeper bond with her family. She also has learned responsibility and planning as she currently rents her own land and hopes to purchase more in the future. Allison is involved in golf, FFA, National Honor Society, 4-H, and yearbook committee. After graduation, Allison plans to attend Wilmington College to major in agricultural education with hopes of becoming a high school agricultural science teacher and a future FFA advisor.

Katie Woodruff, Wakeman, OH

Katie Woodruff was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is competing with friends and being a leader for her team. To Katie, agriculture is a way of life that she has grown to love. She has found her passion in her livestock projects and learned the importance of taking care of your animals and providing food for the community. Katie is involved in basketball, cross country, track and field, FFA, student council, TLC, yearbook club, 4-H, and National Honor Society, and serves as a lector at her local church. After graduation, Katie plans to pursue an agriculture degree related to animal science.

Kelsey Snyder, Shelby, Ohio

Kelsey Snyder was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about softball is controlling the tempo of the game as the pitcher. In soccer, she enjoys playing defense. She loves the friendships she’s made and the coaches she’s had while playing high school sports. Agriculture is a large part of Kelsey’s life and has taught her hard work and responsibility. Kelsey plays softball and soccer, is Vice President of her FFA chapter, and actively involved in 4-H. After graduation, Kelsey wants to go to college for a degree related to agriculture and would love to judge livestock at a collegiate level and continue playing softball.

Austin Boedeker, Fayette, Ohio

Austin Boedeker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is playing with his friends whom he calls brothers. His friends are like brothers to him because of the close bond they share on the field. Agriculture means everything to Austin. He was raised in a farming family and thinks that everything you look at in life can tie back to agriculture in one way or another. Growing up on a farm he realizes, more than most, the importance of agriculture and to him it is a lifestyle. Austin is involved in football, basketball, and baseball. He is also in FFA and is a part of the soils, agronomy, and Envirothon CDE teams. Once Austin graduates, he plans to get a degree in something Ag related or join a trade.

Joyeuse Muhorakeye, Cincinnati, Ohio

Joyeuse Muhorakeye was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school sports is that it gives kids an opportunity to enhance, embrace and show their talents to the rest of the world. She also loves the bonds that are created through sports. To Joyeuse agriculture was a huge part of her childhood. She grew up on a small farm called “Akarima Kigikoni” where she grew vegetables. Agriculture reminds her of where she came from and makes her feel like she is giving back to the world. Joyeuse is involved in soccer, cross country, FFA, track, Adventure Crew, Democracy and Me (a student podcast), and World Play. Joyeuse is from the country of Rwanda and is very involved in her community. She is also a part of College Hill Agriculture Resource Management which helps to solve the problem of food security in her community.

Kylie Snyder, Washington Court House, Ohio

Kylie Snyder was selected as a Beck’s Player With Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the coaching staff and the bond she has made with all the other girls. Agriculture is a huge part of Kylie’s life. It means hard work, effort, and dedication to something that will always be there. Kylie is involved in softball, marching band, school plays and is very active in FFA. After graduation, Kylie would like to play college softball and study agribusiness.