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Nine Milford High School Student-Athletes Announce College Plans

Posted on: May 12, 2021

The Milford High School Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that nine additional members of its Class of 2021 will continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The student-athletes that have committed to continuing their academic and athletic futures are: Jack Ackermann (Men’s Basketball-Marietta College), Logan Downs (Women’s Volleyball-UC Clermont), Connor Evans (Men’s Lacrosse-Transylvania University), Alex Hannah (Men’s Basketball-Otterbein University), Matthew Marks (Men’s Water Polo-Gannon University), DJ Messink (Warner University-Men’s Volleyball), Carson Rainone (Men’s Lacrosse-Otterbein University), Vince Ringland (Football-Tiffin University) and Kennedy Robinson (Women’s Volleyball-UC Clermont).

Ackermann was a two-year regular on the hardwood for the Eagles. He was one of Milford’s most improved players over the course of his senior year, finishing the campaign averaging just over five points and four rebounds per game. Ackermann’s best game of the year came against Loveland when he recorded an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double.

At Marietta, an NCAA Division III program in Marietta, OH, Ackermann will play for head coach Jon Vanderwal. Jack is the son of Tim and Kate Ackermann.

Downs helped the Eagles to a 17-8 record during her senior season. She finished the campaign with nearly 50 kills, over 30 digs and 10 blocks, while hitting .260.

At UC Clermont, a community college in Batavia, Downs will play for head coach Josh Famer. Logan is the daughter of Keith and Melissa Downs.

Evans has been a rock on defense for the Eagles this season, helping Milford win the ECC Championship. Through 16 games, he’s collected 31 groundballs as a defender as part of a defense that has allowed just six goals per gam.

At Transylvania, an NCAA Division III program in Lexington, KY, Evans will play for head coach Terry Justice. The Pioneers’ roster also currently includes Milford grads Will Naylor, Trenton Sneed and A.J. Teague. Connor is the son of Laeron and Sheilah Evans.

Hannah’s list of accolades this year include All-ECC first team, honorable mention All-District selection by both the coaches and Ohio Sportswriters and a Cincinnati Enquirer Winter All-Star honorable mention. He had a career year as a senior, finishing the campaign as one the ECC’s top scorers (14.5 points per game) and rebounders (6.8 per game).

At Otterbein, an NCAA Division III program in Westerville, OH, Hannah will play for head coach Andy Winters, along with his brother, former Eagle standout Will Hannah who is a grad assistant for the Cardinals. Alex is the son of Paul and Vanessa Hannah.

Marks has been a staple of the Eagles’ aquatics program throughout his career. Recently, he was named a second team All-Ohio selection.

At Gannon, an NCAA Division II program in Erie, PA, Marks will play for head coach Shane Unger. Matthew is the son of Tom and Jennifer Marks.

Messink joined the Eagle volleyball program this season and has helped the team to a 7-10 record to date.

At Warner, an NAIA program in Lake Wales, FL, Messink will play for head coach Luiz Lustosa. D.J. is the son of David and Shauna Messink.

Rainone has been one of the most prolific scorers in the ECC this year, currently ranking in the top-10 in the league in both goals (33) and assists (24). His play helped the Eagles win the 2021 ECC Championship.

At Otterbein, an NCAA Division III program in Westerville, OH, Rainone will play for head coach Collin Hartnett. Carson is the son of Dante Rainone and Sheree Fritz.

Ringland had an exceptional career on the gridiron for the Eagles, finishing his career as a two-time All-ECC selection. As a senior, he was a second team choice and spent the season at both wide receiver and quarterback, while also handling kickoff and punting duties for the Eagles. His biggest impact came as a receiver where he averaged over 17 yards per catch, while hauling in 24 passes for 414 yards and six touchdowns. Showing his versatility and athleticism, he also passed for 288 yards and five touchdowns, while rushing for 165 yards and four more scores. On special teams, the 2019 All-ECC first teamer averaged over 34 yards per punt and placed 11 of his kickoffs for touchbacks.

At Tiffin, an NCAA Division II program in Tiffin, OH, Ringland will play for head coach Cris Reisert. Vince is the son of Adam and Becky Ringland.

Robinson’s senior year was stellar as her play helped Milford finish the campaign at 17-8, earning a berth on the All-ECC second team. She finished the year with the 16th most kills (183) in the league, while adding 30 blocks.

At UC Clermont, a community college in Batavia, Robinson will play for head coach Josh Famer. Kennedy is the daughter of Curt Robinson and Jenny Houston.

This group of signees joins 16 others from the Class of ’21 who earlier announced college athletics plans.

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