by ONE SPECIAL NOTE BEFORE WE START
You’re about to read pages upon pages of awards being handed out. But before you do, I wanted to make mention of one very special young lady. Her name is Allison Milligan and she played for Olmsted Falls this season. She started on the team, and was a huge contributor.
While you read, you will see individual award after individual award handed out, but there is no “category” for what a player like Allison Milligan did this year. She was everywhere on that court and made plays happen.
She may have not gotten credit for a steal, but she was the player who covered someone else so tight, it helped the player guarding the dribbler get the steal. She may have not gotten credit for the assist, but she was the one who made that first pass, that set up the next pass to the wide-open shooter.
She is the kind of teammate that allows others around her to shine. I’ve always said that you can look at a stat book at the end of a game, and it won’t always tell you who was the most important player at times. Allison Milligan represents that exact point.
At the time where everyone else was guarded against Laurel, and the Bulldogs needed Allison to step up and sink clutch shot after clutch shot for the win, she did exactly that!
Thus, starting this year, we will have an award called “The Millison”, my nickname for Allison. The award will go to the player of her caliber and character. A player who does all the little things that don’t show up on the stat sheet, but helps a team achieve success.
This year’s winner is Allison Milligan.
Vince,
With my my niece playing on North Ridgeville Basketball and limited access to tickets, I always look forward to your coverage of the games.
Thank you for your time and efforts to make the 2020/21 season that much better.
J. Kingery
Beautiful way to honor your father, Don McKee! He is an amazing man, father and grandfather. This is a proud moment for you and him. Congratulations to you both.
We can not thank you enough for covering our girls’ talents and supporting them! Prayers to your dad and family!!
What a great way to honor your dad, Don. Who truly is a great man. I’m lucky to have the privilege to know him. I’m also privileged to know the award recipient Allison Milligan as I have had the opportunity to coach her in another sport she excels in – volleyball. Congratulations Allison.
Thanks Vince.
I just recently learned of KEEonSports and feel I have missed so much!! Your coverage is wonderful and your humor great! So glad I have 2 more grand daughters coming up to high school in the future. Although this season had it problems with COVID, you have kept things informative and interesting. Thank you!
This is wonderful. You do such a great job of showcasing the teams. Thank you!
Vince What great job featuring SWC Girls. I read most of the articles and you give the players a nice out let for their talent. Thanks for what you do for the SWC.
Fantastic job Vince! Thanks for all you do and congratulations to all the players!!