Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities Announces 2026 Memorial Scholarship Recipients


Priyah Broadus

Jon Jeffries

Addesyn Nazario

Ella Smith

Trenton Turney

CLEVELAND – Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities, Inc., (CTCC) announced its 2026 Memorial Scholarship recipients on July 10 at its annual Gene Hickerson Memorial Golf Outing.

This year’s recipients are Priyah Broadus, Jon Jeffries, Addesyn Nazario, Ella Smith, and Trenton Turney.

CTCC Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors who excel in academics, demonstrate community leadership, and possess a strong ambition to succeed. Each recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship toward an accredited college or university for the 2026–27 academic year.

"We are incredibly proud to recognize these young men and women for their achievements in the classroom, youth athletics, and the community," Dallas Moyer, Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities President, said. "Through the generosity of our supporters, we can assist these students as they continue their educational journeys and carry forward the values of leadership, dedication, and teamwork."

Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients:

  • Priyah Broadus (Billy Reynolds Scholarship): Priyah is a graduate of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School (Cleveland, Ohio). After an injury cut her cross country and track careers short, she pivoted to athletic training to support fellow student-athletes. She will attend Kent State University to study nursing.
  • Jon Jeffries (John Peyton Scholarship): Jon is a graduate of Akron Early College (Akron, Ohio). Jeffries has already earned an associate degree from the University of Akron. He will continue his studies there and attend the firefighter academy to pursue a career in the fire service.
  • Addesyn Nazario (Gene Hickerson Scholarship): Addesyn is a Lorain High School (Lorain, Ohio) graduate who finished in the top 5% of her class. Through dual enrollment, she earned two honors diplomas and associate degrees in both Arts and Science. She also served as an athletic trainer for multiple sports and will attend Kent State University to become a nurse practitioner.
  • Ella Smith (Dick Zunt Scholarship): Ella is a graduate of Magnificat High School (Rocky River, Ohio). She played flag football and bowling, created school event floral arrangements, and edited the school magazine. She also coaches CYO volleyball and will attend Xavier University to study exercise science and athletic training.
  • Trenton Turney (Morrie Kono Scholarship): Trenton is a graduate of Ravenna High School (Ravenna, Ohio). He served as the girls' soccer team manager and discovered a passion for sports analytics while tracking statistics for the girls' basketball team. He will attend the University of Akron to study sports analytics.

This year’s scholarships are presented in honor of five gentlemen who have a rich history in Northeast Ohio football – Gene Hickerson, Morrie Kono, John Peyton, Billy Reynolds and Dick Zunt. More information on all five individuals can be found on the Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities website.