Recipients: Matt Clark (soccer, basketball, baseball), Ambria Didas (volleyball, basketball, softball), Samuel Drake (cross coutry, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field), Jordan Gammell (soccer, basketball, softball), Rachael Grace Gray (cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field), Lilyin Mellick (soccer, basketball, softball), Charlie Mulford (football, basketball, baseball), MaryLi Nielsen (cross country, alpine ski, outdoor track and field), Anthony Schirmer (soccer, basketball and baseball), Hunter-James Tucker (cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field)

The Tri-Athlete award recognizes the student-athletes who participated in three sports during their sophomore year.  Individuals will be recognized receive a certificate and tri-athlete patch. 

Recipients: Charles Feinman (soccer, basketball, baseball), Wyatt Mastin (soccer, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field), Hunter Trischler (soccer, basketball and golf). Eli Vosburg (cross country, alpine ski, tennis)

The Golden Eagle Award recognizes participation in athletics for both the junior and senior class.  Recipients will earn this award by meeting one of the following criteria: A junior or senior student-athlete that has participated in three sport seasons for three years or a senior student-athlete that has participated in two sport seasons for four years.

Recipients: Kloe Azzi (soccer, cheerleading), Kadyn Brown (soccer, basketball, golf), Samantha Brown (swimming and diving, outdoor track and field), Makayla Champaign (soccer, softball), Charidi Davis (indoor track and field, outdoor track and field), Vanyo Nielsen (indoor track and field, outdoor track and field), Mackenzie Pickard (soccer, basketball), Michael Pillsbury (football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field), Jesse Smith (cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field).

The Golden Eagle Award recognizes participation in athletics for both the junior and senior class.  Recipients will earn this award by meeting one of the following criteria: A junior or senior student-athlete that has participated in three sport seasons for three years or a senior student-athlete that has participated in two sport seasons for four years.

Recipients: Titan Rocha (soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field), Zeke Wise (soccer, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field); Brooke Lander (soccer, basketball, softball), Titan Rocha (soccer, simming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field); Michael Gammel (soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, baseball, outdoor track and field).

The Ralph Porazzo Athletic Achievement Award pays homage to Mr. Porrazzo and his long standing impact on student-athletes at Wayland-Cohocton.  This award is given to student-athletes that have participated in 3 sport seasons for 4 years.  These individuals will be presented with a blanket that includes custom stitching of their name, graduating year, and their respective sports played during their senior year.

Recipient: Titan Rocha

The Livingston County Athletic Association awards 4 male and 4 female senior student-athletes a plaque and monetary prize in the Spring in the form of a scholarship.  I am proud to say one of our own has been selected  based on the following criteria:

• Participate in at least two sports for four years. 

• Treats others as they would like to be treated themselves.

• Keeps things in perspective between family, school, and athletics.

• Display leadership qualities and attend practices in an attempt to improve themselves and others.

• Earned respect from their coaches, teammates, and opponents based on their actions both on and off the field. 

As a part of the application process, applicants must submit an essay that summarizes what sports has meant to them during their high school career.  Here is a line from this individual’s essay: 

“The beauty of athletics comes from the things you learn about yourself through hardship, as well as how you can suffer with others.  High school athletics has given me the courage to challenge my comfort zones in various disciplines making me a more personable and well-rounded individual.”

This appreciation for athletics and reflecting on the lessons constantly taught through experience is what high school sports is all about.  With that said, I am proud to announce that Titan Rocha is one of four male recipients of the LCAA Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year.

Recipient: Wyatt Mastin

The Junior Achievement Award is presented to two student-athletes during their junior year that excel in their respective sports both on and off the field.  These athletes are well-rounded individuals that display sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and competitive spirit throughout the course of the season.  They tend to lead by example, act as role models, and exemplify the qualities that student-athletes are expected to possess on a consistent basis.   

Recipient: Claire Donlon

The Junior Achievement Award is presented to two student-athletes during their junior year that excel in their respective sports both on and off the field.  These athletes are well-rounded individuals that display sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and competitive spirit throughout the course of the season.  They tend to lead by example, act as role models, and exemplify the qualities that student-athletes are expected to possess on a consistent basis.   

Recipient: Greg Reilly

The Rich Martello Ability and Sportsmanship Award is presented to two student-athletes.  This award pays homage to Mr. Martello and requires that recipients of this award display integrity, determination, grit, respect, and a pursuit to overcome the adversities that sports inevitably provide. The emphasis of this award is to highlight student-athletes that consistently demonstrate sportsmanship and improved ability throughout the course of a season.  In short, those worthy of this award do things the right way.  They arrive to practice and competition prepared to put forth their best effort and represent Wayland-Cohocton proudly as their actions reflect a respect for the game and their opponents. 

Recipient: Nora Schubmehl

The Rich Martello Ability and Sportsmanship Award is presented to two student-athletes.  This award pays homage to Mr. Martello and requires that recipients of this award display integrity, determination, grit, respect, and a pursuit to overcome the adversities that sports inevitably provide. The emphasis of this award is to highlight student-athletes that consistently demonstrate sportsmanship and improved ability throughout the course of a season.  In short, those worthy of this award do things the right way.  They arrive to practice and competition prepared to put forth their best effort and represent Wayland-Cohocton proudly as their actions reflect a respect for the game and their opponents. 

Recipient: Titan Rocha

The 4-Year Athletic Contribution Award is given to two senior student-athletes that have best exemplified all phases of athletics within their respective sports over the span of 4 years.  This includes academic, athletic, and personal qualities that distinguish themselves as superior in all aspects.  Such characteristics include commitment, integrity, determination, leadership qualities, competitive spirit, and an unwavering dedication to their coaches, teammates, and the game. 

Recipient: Brooke Lander

The Athlete of the Year is voted and agreed upon by all varsity coaches, this individual is deemed most deserving based on their contributions to their teams and accomplishments throughout the season..  This individual is an integral part of a team’s success and is a role model for other student-athletes to emulate at Wayland-Cohocton.  Their positive attitude, willingness to put forth their best effort, ability to lead by example, and influence on others is unparalleled.  Humble in victory and determined in defeat, this athlete performs at high levels while displaying sportsmanship at all times.  Accomplishments can be measured on the playing surface and in the classroom where goals are established with the expectation to be met.  While many may fit the bill, we will recognize one individual this evening.  I felt it was best to list some of the accomplishments from each sports season for you all to appreciate.

The Four-Year Athletic Contribution Award is given to two senior student-athletes that have best exemplified all phases of athletics within their respective sports over the span of 4 years.  This includes academic, athletic, and personal qualities that distinguish themselves as superior in all aspects.  Such characteristics include commitment, integrity, determination, leadership qualities, competitive spirit, and an unwavering dedication to their coaches, teammates, and the game. 

Recipient: Michael Gammell

The Athlete of the Year is voted and agreed upon by all varsity coaches, this individual is deemed most deserving based on their contributions to their teams and accomplishments throughout the season..  This individual is an integral part of a team’s success and is a role model for other student-athletes to emulate at Wayland-Cohocton.  Their positive attitude, willingness to put forth their best effort, ability to lead by example, and influence on others is unparalleled.  Humble in victory and determined in defeat, this athlete performs at high levels while displaying sportsmanship at all times.  Accomplishments can be measured on the playing surface and in the classroom where goals are established with the expectation to be met.