Doganiero, Kohler named Athletes of the Year

Doganiero, Kohler named Athletes of the Year

By: Ed Weaver | NTL Sports | June 10, 2014

Seniors Joey Doganiero and Brooke Kohler were named Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the Annual Wellsboro Hornets Sports Booster Club Awards Night on Monday, June 9, 2014.

The night started off with Matt Rendos, Athletic Director, and Booster Club Co-President Cindy Carr addressing the Wellsboro High School auditorium crowd. After the crowd was addressed, the Booster Club selected Seniors Dylan Prough and Maggie Smith as winners of the $500.00 Booster Club scholarship.

The winner of the Wellsboro Gridders Club $500.00 scholarship was Senior Blake Gamble.

After the scholarships were announced, all teams were recognized for their accomplishements throughout the 2013-14 season and team MVP's and coaches awards were presented. Following the team introductions, the Booster Club's annual Memorial Awards and Special Awards were presented.

Special Awards

The U.S. Army Reserve Scholar Athlete awards were presented to Seniors Maggie Smith and Dylan Prough.

The U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete awards were presented to Brooke Kohler and Brandon Owlett.

The Babe Ruth Good Sportsmanship awards were presented to Seniors Brooke Kohler and Blake Gamble.

The School Spirit awards were presented to Seniors Alex Kurtz and Josh Pifer.

The District IV PIAA Sportsmanship awards were presented to Seniors Maggie Smith and Brandon Owlett.

The PIAA District IV awards were presented to Seniors Kaelyn Keane and Dylan Prough.

The Samuel F. McInroy Athletic Award was presented to Senior Nate Logan.

Memorial Awards

The Roger Dibble Memorial Award is given in memory of Roger Dibble who was a varsity wrestler at WHS from 1961-1964. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Nate Ingerick.

The Ray Strykowski Memorial Award is presented to a female basketball player in memory of Coach Strykowski who coached the Wellsboro Lady Hornets. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Brooke Kohler.

The Larue Wilson Memorial Award is presented to a male basketball player in memory of Mr. Wilson who passed away in September 1973. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Joey Doganiero.

The John Wilcox Memorial Award is given to a member of the varsity football team who has exhibited the desire and the drive to develop fully his playing potential and sportsmanship, and has demonstrated the sincerity and the devotion which truely characterized John's approach to this goal. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Wyatt Covert.

The Rev. Wade Stewart Memorial Award is given to a member of the varsity football team in memry of Samuel Wade Stewart who served the people of Wellsboro until his passing in 1988. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Nate Logan.

The Laura Grove Patterson Memorial Award is given to the top player of the girls' tennis team in memory of Ms. Patterson who served on the faculty at Wellsboro High School. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Brianna Quimby.

The Shelly Taynton Memorial Award is given to a lady who is the member of the senior class. The 2013-14 recipient is Senior Katie Straniere.

The Male Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year awards are given in memory of John Antoine Prevost who was born on May 9, 1935. He lived most of his life in Wellsboro where he is remembered as an outstanding student leader, athlete, and positive example to his school and community. The 2013-14 recipients are Joey Doganiero and Brooke Kohler.

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate all award winners, athletes, coaches, and teams on a successful 2013-14 sports season.

 
 
Ed Weaver Author Bio

Ed Weaver

Ed Weaver is the owner of Circle W Sports in Wellsboro, PA, is the Sports Director for The Home Page Network and the creator of WellsboroAthletics.com and WellsboroFootball.com. You can follow him on Twitter or friend him on Facebook.

 
 
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