Union Springs Celebrates Fall Athletes at Varsity and JV Sports Awards
Union Springs Central School District celebrated its fall student-athletes Thursday evening during the annual Varsity and JV Fall Sports Awards, recognizing the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of its student-athletes and coaches throughout the season.
The evening began in the gymnasium with a welcome from Athletic Coordinator Janet Murphy, who also announced the October Athletes of the Month: Amelia Schwarting and Lucas Walawender. Congratulations to both!
Coaches from each fall sport then reflected on their teams' seasons, highlighting memorable moments, individual accomplishments and the growth of their student-athletes.
Boys Varsity Soccer
Head Coach Jim Hodges kicked things off by celebrating another successful season for the boys varsity soccer team. The Wolves captured their second consecutive Cufari Cup championship and put up a tough fight before falling to a strong Oneonta team in the Section IV Class B Quarterfinals.
The team also earned impressive recognition in the IAC North Large School Division All-Star selections, with nine players honored: two First Team selections, five Second Team selections and two Honorable Mentions. Congratulations to all!
Girls Varsity Soccer
Head Coach Jason Dentel reflected on the girls varsity soccer team's season, including an inspiring victory over Dryden on Senior Night. After opening the season with a 5-3 record, the Lady Wolves were building strong momentum before a series of significant injuries presented challenges.
Despite those obstacles, the team continued to compete and showed tremendous resilience. Dentel shared that even when playing shorthanded, opposing coaches consistently told him they didn't want to face the Wolves because they knew his team would put up a fight regardless of the circumstances. That competitive spirit showed the determination and heart of the entire squad.
JV Volleyball
First-year JV Volleyball Coach Paige Wolny shared some reflections on her first season at the helm, touching on the ups and downs of taking on a new coaching role and the fun of working with her team. She closed with a heartfelt message, expressing how much she loved each and every girl on the team.
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Wrapping up the evening, Head Coach Emily Ryan recognized the growth and progress of the girls varsity volleyball team, which earned a spot in the sectional tournament.
The Wolves also celebrated two IAC Small School Division All-Star selections. Avery Koch earned First Team honors, while Amelia LoMascolo was named to the Second Team. Congratulations to both!
Congratulations to all our Union Springs student-athletes and coaches on a memorable fall season! Go Wolves!