Pal-Mac Winter Athletes Recognized as State Scholar Athletes
Seven Palmyra-Macedon High School athletic teams and more than 50 student-athletes have been recognized as New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar-Athletes for the 2024 winter season.
The Scholar-Athlete designation is awarded to individual varsity athletes who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 90 or higher. Teams earn the distinction when at least 75% of their roster achieves a cumulative GPA of 90 or above. The NYSPHSAA compiles team and individual award lists based on nominations submitted by coaches.
Recognized Teams and Athletes
The following Pal-Mac teams earned Scholar-Athlete recognition for the winter season:
Girls Basketball – 95.31
Boys Swimming & Diving – 93.19
Winter Cheer – 92.99
Boys Basketball – 92.61
Girls Bowling – 91.78
Boys Indoor Track – 90.22
Boys Hockey – 92.1
In addition to team honors, individual student-athletes from various sports also received recognition for their academic achievements:
Girls Basketball: Julia Belanger, Addison Blair, Lillian Boesel, Ella Bradley, Brinn Castrechini, Shelby Geer, Taryn Goodness, Jenna Lindstrom, Rieke Saueressig, Elise Tome.
Boys Basketball: Ryan Caffyn, Jackson Dennie, Brayden Leo, Cameron Quick, Carsen Ribstein, Eli Smith, Carter Young.
Boys Bowling: Timothy Batterby, Logan Hobbs.
Girls Bowling: Catherine Kubasiewicz, Nora Rowe, Alma Segura Alonso.
Boys Swimming & Diving: Jayson Bush, Louis Griffin, Jonas Henley, Andrew Jennette, Carson Lich, George Newsome, Kyler Pallo, Jay Sanson, Hayden Smith, Evan Sousa.
Winter Cheer: Emmalynne Bedette, Payten Decracker, Marcela Jorge Vaz, Lauren Lada, Renee Mossmayer, Jason Nohe, Annette Prebalick, Alyssa Robert, Briana VanHaneghan, Ania Williams.
Boys Indoor Track: Colton Bliss, Patrick Boesel, Travis Brown, William Kipp, Thomas Premyslovsky, Leo Vasapolli, Zachary Wheeler.
Girls Indoor Track: Eleanor Miller.
Boys Hockey: Ryan Allen, Sean Allen.
Wrestling: Kareem Afify, Declan Atkinson, Patrick Castrechini Jr, Mason Miller, Cooper Martello, Travis Schifano.
The Scholar-Athlete program highlights the dedication of student-athletes who balance rigorous academic and athletic commitments. The recognition underscores the importance of academic excellence alongside sports participation in high school athletics.