Five CCDS Seniors Commit to Compete at the Collegiate Level on Signing Day

May 5 marked another incredible day for Cincinnati Country Day athletics, as five seniors announced their commitment to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. Years of hard work have gone into reaching this moment, and it is a special time to honor and recognize Trey Blum (Cincinnati), Lucas Donahue (Loveland), William Lothmann (Indian Hill), Brandon Proffitt (Bond Hill), and Jason Starodub (Liberty Township), and their commitment to their sports.

“Today is a remarkable day as we gather to celebrate the achievements of five outstanding seniors who have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level,” says Dennis Coyle, athletic director. “Signing day symbolizes the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. To our student-athletes, congratulations on this incredible accomplishment.”

Congratulations to our five signees:

Trey Blum: Earlham College, Soccer
Trey, a midfielder, is a four-year member of the boys’ varsity soccer team. In his junior year, he led the team in points (15), goals (5), and assists (5). As a senior captain, Trey started in every game and had the second most points (21), goals (8), and assists (5). He was named to first team All-Conference and second team All-City as a senior.

Lucas Donahue: Ohio Northern University, Football
Lucas was an integral part of the offensive and defensive line for four years and a member of the winningest class in program history. As an offensive lineman, he helped the offense amass 2,052 rushing yards (most in MVC), and 2,004 passing yards (second most in MVC). Defensively, Lucas was the second-leading tackler amongst defensive linemen with 50. He was named to first team All-Conference, first team All-City, first team All-Southwest District, and first team All-Ohio.

William Lothmann: Denison University, Track
William, a sprinter, is a four-year member of the varsity track and field team. Throughout his career, he’s recorded seven second-place finishes and four first-place finishes, including a victory in the 400-meter dash at the 2024 MVC Championship. Two of those first-place finishes were this current season at the Finneytown and CCDS Invitationals. William was named second team All-City in 2024 and 2025 and received first team All-Conference honors in 2024.

Brandon Proffitt: Mount St Joseph, Football
Brandon was a two-way starter for the varsity football team and a member of the winningest class in program history. During his senior year, he led the team in receiving touchdowns (12) and interceptions (4). He totaled 1,463 all-purpose yards with 17 total touchdowns. His 1,461 career receiving yards is the second most in program history. Brandon was named the Cincinnati Enquirer’s 2025 DVII defensive player of the year. He also received first team All-Conference, first team All-Southwest District, and first team All-Ohio honors.

Jason Starodub: Cal Tech, Swimming
Jason is a highly decorated four-year member of the varsity swim team. To cap off his Country Day career, Jason qualified for Districts with first-place finishes in the 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard individual medley at Sectionals. He became a District Champion in the 100-yard backstroke, setting a new school record (52.62 seconds) and qualifying for the OHSAA D2 State Championship. In Canton, he finished 8th in the 100-yard backstroke (52.87) and 14th in the 200-yard individual medley (2:00.90).

Photo: top row, left to right: Trey Blum, William Lothmann; bottom row: Lucas Donahue, Brandon Proffitt, Jason Starodub