Board Spotlight: Fall athletes honored for participation in state competitions

The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education honored fall athletes Monday night who participated in state competitions. 

The Girls Varsity Volleyball team, which is coached by Mary Jo Cerqua, was honored. The team won the 2019 Section III Class AA Championship and was a finalist in the state championships. 

Members of the team are: 

Sydney Aiello
Kaleena Berardi                  
Megan Brecht                      
Brooke Clute
Margaret Dec                       
Jenna Garvey                      
Rileigh Kimball
Sophia Kordas                     
Taylor LaPage                     
Emma LeGault
Gianna May                         
Summer McClintic              
Alexandra Molini
Katie Naprawa                     
Mattison Phinney                
Madelyn Shuler
Jenna Wallace                    
Kyrah Wilbur

 

Cross country runner Jack Michaels was also honored for competing the state championships in November. Jack finished 36th overall. 

 

Madison Brooks was honored for qualifying to compete in the gymnastics state championships, which will be held on Saturday, February 29 at Cold Spring Harbor High School. 

Superintendent Matthew McDonald told the spotlight recipients that he was very proud of their hard work and dedication. He also took time to thank their parents. 

"Thank you to the parents for your commitment," McDonald said. 

The board also recognized Boys Varsity Baseball coach Tim Scheemaker. United Soccer Coaches named Scheemaker the large school "Coach of the Year" for New York State. Scheemaker led the No. 6 state-ranked Bees to a record of 18-1-1, while capturing a second consecutive Class AA sectional championship.

"Congratulations to everyone on all your success," McDonald said.