Athletics

LIAA 2018 Scholar Athletes Honored

Congratulations to Ben Burkhardt and Laura Booths, this years LIAA Scholar Athletes.  They were honored at a breakfast on May 30, 2018 at Genetti’s in Dickson City. Ben, who is the son of Michael and Carol Burkhardt,  participated in Football and Track and Field and will continue to play football while attending Susquehanna University in the Fall. Laura, daughter of Robert and Susan Booths, participated in Volleyball and will continue to play Volleyball while attending Chatham University in the Fall.  Ben and Laura are pictured here with Dr. Matthew Barrett, Superintendent and Paul Gregorski, High School Principal.  Both received hooded sweatshirts with their school logos indicating that they are scholar athletes.  All 24 schools were represented from the Lackawanna League. each nominating a male and a female.

Male and Female Athletes of the Year – 2018

Congratulations to Cole Fuller and Trina Barcarola, this year’s Male and Female Athlete’s of the Year.  Cole, who is a senior, participated in Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field, and will be attending Edinboro University in the fall.  Cole received, in addition to a plaque, $250.00 worth of Edinboro University bookstore gift cards. Trina Barcarola, who is a sophomore participates in Track and  Field and Volleyball.  Trina received a plaque, and will also receive gift cards to wherever she decides to further her education when she graduates.

Thank you Mike Minor!

The Varsity Club Annual Sports Banquet  was held on Tuesday evening, May 29th at Ladore Conference Center. The guest speaker this year was Mike Minor, Paralympian. Mike is pictured here with some of the WW Athletes.

Spring Football Underway

Spring Football will run Monday, JUNE 4th through Thursday June 14th

Sessions will be held MONDAY through THURSDAY from 3 to 5:30 PM on the Football Field.

All prospective Football Players CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 6 through 11 are encouraged to attend!

“Spring Ball is a great opportunity for students who are thinking of playing football in the Fall.” – HFC, Randy Wolff

PIAA Sports Physical is not required to participate in Spring Football Practice.

Dress for practice:
Shorts, T-shirt, Football Cleats (sneakers or turf shoes ok)

Morgan Wagner Commits to Chatham University

Morgan Wagner has committed to Chatham University to continue her Track and Field career. Seated L to R: Donald Wagner (Dad), Morgan, Laurie Wagner (Mom). Standing L to R: Paul Gregorski (High School Principal), Head Track and Field Coach Justin Collins, and Cindy Rizzi (Co-Athletic Director).

Lee Rubin, Motivational Speaker tonight at Western Wayne High School

C.O.A.L Foundation presents Motivational Speaker and Former Penn State Star, Lee Rubin who will speak on Leadership in Athletics and Life and The Perils of Social Media. A discussion about how to use social media safely in today’s world, with Wayne County Assistant District Attorney Deobrah Rothenberg. Friday, June 1, 6:00 PM at Western Wayne High School in the Auditorium. For more information visit www.leerubinspeaks, and www.coalfoudation.org. C.O.A.L Foundation: Creating Outstanding Athletic Leaders.

Sports Banquet Announcement

If you purchased tickets for tonight’s sports banquet, and have not picked them up yet, they will be available at the door. If you have not purchased tickets you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THEM AT THE DOOR unless pre-arranged.

Baseball Team Commended

We received this testimonial from Mr. Robbie Judge, Group Sales Coordinator & RailRiders University Manager.

Greg, (Co-Athletic Director)

“I wanted to let you know that your baseball team and coaches represented your school with great respect last night.Coach Boandl was nothing but professional and his players and staff followed his lead. They really made your school look good”.

Thanks Greg.

Robby.

Save the Date!

Sports physical for the 2018-2019 will be offered at the school, free of charge on Friday, June 8, 2018. This will be the ONLY time they will be offered.  The physical is good for all of next year, all 3 sports seasons.  Pick up a PIAA CIPPE  form from the nurse in either the High School, Middle School, AD Office, or you can download if here on this website under documents.