The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is approaching the end of the 2024-2025 high school calendar! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene with dozens of athletes trying to stake their claim each week for the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Check back here next week to see our final winners before summer break.
For the week of 6/16 to 6/21 our winner is Andrea Favinger from the Unadilla Valley/G-MU Cross Country Team. I missed the chance to honor Andrea during her standout XC season and figured I’d catch up with her during track. Unfortunately, a broken leg cut her season short before that could happen. Despite the setback, Andrea has continued to work hard through rehab, and I believe this recognition is well deserved. I can’t wait to see her back out racing next season.
Andrea's Fall XC Highlights:
-1st at the New Hartford Invitational
-5th at MAC Championships
-4th in Section IV Class-D
-Qualified for states
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is approaching the end of the 2024-2025 high school calendar! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene with dozens of athletes trying to stake their claim each week for the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Check back here next week to see our final winners before summer break.
For the week of 6/9 to 6/14 our winner is Gabe Decker from the Norwich Track and Field team. Gabe is the 2025 New York State Class-B Champion in the 400 meter hurdles! He took 3rd in the Federation race against private school competition too! Gabe ran 53.90 seconds in the state final. He will run at Division-I Le Moyne next year. Sky is the limit for this young man!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is approaching the end of the 2024-2025 high school calendar! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene with dozens of athletes trying to stake their claim each week for the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Check back here next week to see our final winners before summer break.
For the week of 6/9 to 6/14 our winner is Amira Ross from the Edmeston/Morris Track and Field team. She is only the 3rd athlete in MCS history to qualify for the state meet. Amira specializes in the 100 meter dash. She was the Tri-Valley League and Section IV Class-D Champion in the 100. She took 3rd at the Section IV State Qualifiers, where she only finished behind big school competition. Great job Amira!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is approaching the end of the 2024-2025 high school calendar! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene with dozens of athletes trying to stake their claim each week for the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Check back here next week to see our final winners before summer break.
For the week of 6/2 to 6/7 our winner is Grace Walley from the Walton Track and Field team. Grace took 1st place in the shot put at the Section IV State Qualifiers with a throw of 38-7.5 feet. This meet was held at Union-Endicott High School. Grace's throw beat all small and large school competitors. She is now off to the NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships on 6/13 to compete against the best in NYS. This award was overdue as Grace averaged 17.2 PPG during the basketball season too. Congrats!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/26 to 5/31 our winner is Ryan Murphy from the Edmeston/Morris Track and Field team. Ryan has broken four school records for MCS this spring (Triple Jump, Long Jump, the 100 Meter Dash and the 4x100 Relay). This is overdue as he led the area in Boys Basketball scoring too!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/26 to 5/31 our winner is Hannah Tuttle from the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Softball team. Hannah is a standout local pitcher and she recently reached 300 career strikeouts. The Warriors were the Delaware League regular season champs and finished as the runner-up in the DL title game. Well done!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/19 to 5/24 our winner is Breanna Casey from the Bainbridge-Guilford Softball team. Breanna has been super consistent all season for the Bobcats. In her last four games she has stacked up 8 runs, 8 hits and 5 RBIs. B-G has also picked up two sectional wins during that stretch. Great job Breanna!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/12 to 5/17 our winner is Tyler Abts from the Delhi Tennis team. She is the 2025 MAC Girls Singles Champion after a convincing 6-0, 6-0 victory in the finals. DA Tennis won the MAC Regular Season crown for the 7th straight season with a record of 12-0. Keep it up Tyler!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/12 to 5/17 our winner is Addison Makowski from the Deposit-Hancock Softball team. Stunning numbers from Addison this season! She tossed her 4th perfect game of 2025 in the MAC Championship. D-H beat Greene 15-0 in that game. She totaled 3 hits including 1 HR and 1 double plus 3 RBIs against GCS. Addison will pitch for Division-I Fairleigh Dickinson University next year. Best of luck!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/12 to 5/17 our winner is Ryan Wright from the combined Afton and Harpursville Baseball team. He took two dominant wins on the mound last week. 16 strikeouts in a 2-hitter victory over Delhi and 15 strikeouts in a 1-hitter triumph over Oxford. Ryan also recently reached 400 career strikeouts. He plans to play for SUNY Cortland next year. Well done!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/5 to 5/10 our winner is Sarah Gross from the Deposit-Hancock Softball team. D-H has outscored their MAC opponents 149 to 0 so far this season and Sarah's hitting is a big reason why! Last week she stacked up 7 hits including 3 doubles and 1 HR. She also added 6 runs and 8 RBIs. Awesome job!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 5/5 to 5/10 our winner is Carson Strauss from the Sidney Track team. He has been on fire lately! Carson was the 1600 meter champ at both the REK Invite in Norwich (4:35) and the Parkhurst Invite at Union-Endicott (4:36). He is undefeated in MAC 1600 meter races in 2025. He has also run a season best in the 3200 (10:13) and the 800 (2:08). Great job Carson!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 4/28 to 5/3 our winner is Alessandra Cafasso from the Bainbridge-Guilford Softball team. The Bobcats earned 4 wins last week as Alessandra stacked up a total of 12 runs, 11 hits including 1 HR and 10 RBIs. She also fired in 14 strikeouts in 2 appearances in the circle. Great job!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 4/21 to 4/26 we have two winners! Nolan Stark and Bruce Mistler from the Oneonta Baseball team were both very deserving after the Jackets went 3-0 during that stretch. Here are the stats for the week: Nolan stacked up 8 runs, 9 hits, 13 RBIs, 2 HRs and 1 pitching win with 12 Ks (1-hitter). Bruce finished with 5 hits including 2 doubles, 6 RBIs and 1 pitching win with 9 Ks (1-hitter). Great job guys! OHS is off to a 9-1 start this season and they have high hopes for the upcoming STAC and Section IV playoffs.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 4/14 to 4/19 our winner is Abby Yahner from the Greene Softball team. Abby went off last week as GCS picked up two victories in MAC action. She smashed a grand slam and drove in 7 RBIs against Sidney. She also cracked 1 home run in a win over Oxford. She totaled 5 hits and 10 RBI's for the week. Great job Abby!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 4/7 to 4/12 our winner is Megan Racine from the Afton Softball team. The Crimson Knights picked up two wins last week thanks to Megan's strong bat. She had 3 RBIs and 1 monster home run over the fence in left at ACS against Harpursville. Meg also added 3 runs, 3 hits (2 doubles) and 1 RBI vs Walton/Downsville. Great work!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/31 to 4/5 our winner is Xander Johnson from the Unatego/Franklin Baseball team. U/F grabbed 3 wins last week and Xander tossed a 1-hitter with 19 strikeouts in a victory over Walton/Downsville. He had 8 total hits over 3 games including 1 home run. Great work!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/24 to 3/29 our winner is Miles Nelen from the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team. Miles averaged 22.2 PPG this season and hit an incredible 84 three-pointers. He scored 532 points and handed out 102 assists. Coop finished 24-1 and won the Section III Class-C title. Miles is a junior guard that will be back again next year in the orange and black.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/24 to 3/29 our winner is Emma Johnson from the Cooperstown Girls Basketball team. Emma is a 7th grade standout that averaged 13.3 PPG this season and led Coop to the NYS Class-C Final Four. She hit 58 threes and the Hawkeyes finished 21-5. Congrats to Cooperstown on a great season!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/17 to 3/22 our winner is Danielle Ennist from the Delhi Girls Basketball team. Danielle is a talented 8th grader who led the Bulldogs to the Section IV Class-C title as a 10-seed! We are catching up to give D this honor after her amazing performance in the state regional round. She scored 27 points in a close loss to Section III champion Cooperstown. Danielle averaged 16.4 PPG this season. The future is bright at DA!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/10 to 3/15 our winner is Jacob Prentice from the Unadilla Valley/Norwich Bowling team. Jacob finished with the highest series score out of all Division-1 and Division-2 competitors (125 bowlers) at the New York State Championship! He totaled a score of 1477 over 6 games for a 246 average. Jacob was also a member of the Section IV composite team that took 3rd place. Congrats on making history!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/3 to 3/8 our winner is Lexi Davis from the Delhi Girls Basketball team. She helped DA capture the Section IV Class-C crown last week as a 10-seed. Lexi scored a team high 14 points in the S4 title game and added 13 points in the semis. Good luck this weekend in the state tournament!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 3/3 to 3/8 our winner is McKenna Hoyt from the Stamford/Jefferson Girls Basketball team. McKenna averaged 22 points per game this season and her team went 16-4. She led her squad to the Section IV Class-D title game. McKenna was the top female scorer in the WCDO coverage area. Great job!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 2/24 to 3/1 our winner is Alex Neubert from the Sidney Indoor Track and Field team. Alex is ranked in the Top 10 in New York State for Girls Triple Jump. She crushed it at the Section IV State Qualifier with a 1st place finish (37-04.25). Alex also took 3rd in the Long Jump and helped the 4x200 relay team to a states birth. Keep it up!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 2/24 to 3/1 our winner is Connor Davy from the Bainbridge-Guilford Indoor Track and Field team. Connor is one of the best athletes in the area! He has excelled in Football, Baseball and Track. The B-G standout took 1st place at the Section IV State Qualifier in the 55-meter dash with a school record time of 6.48 seconds. He beat all the big school competition in this race as well. Connor is extremely close to breaking the all-time Section IV record in the 55 too. Great work!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 2/17 to 2/22 our winner is Nayla Miley from the Sidney Girls Basketball team. Nayla stacked up 12 points and 13 rebounds in the MAC championship game to lead SCS to their first league title since 2002. The Sabers defeated Greene 51-43. Nayla's athletic plays on defense and her leadership helped Sidney to victory. She is averaging 14 points per game this season and was recently named a 1st Team MAC All-Star.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 2/10 to 2/15 our winner is Caden Higley from Sidney Wrestling. Caden took home the Section IV Division-II crown at 108 pounds to earn his first career sectional title. His record is 25-3 so far this season. The outlook is bright for the state tournament! Make sure to follow his journey to Albany starting on 2/28.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong in 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 2/10 to 2/15 our winner is Maverick Beckwith from Norwich Wrestling. Mav captured the Section IV Division-II title at 124 pounds and is headed back to Albany to defend his state title from 2024. He was named the Section IV Most Outstanding Wrestler for the Division-II Tournament. Mav's record is 39-1 on the season so far. All projections look like he will be the top seed at states at 124. Good luck!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 2/3 to 2/8 our winner is Michael Morrissey from the Sidney Indoor Track and Field team. Michael is the Section IV Division-II champion in the shot put and weight throw after a solid performance at the Class Championship meet at Cornell on 2/8. He beat over 30 competitors in the shot put and his teammate, Logan Mott, finished in 2nd place. Michael also set a personal record earlier this year in the weight throw. He is state ranked in both events. Great job Michael!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 1/27 to 2/1 our winner is Steven Dowdall from the Norwich Boys Basketball team. He is averaging 24.6 PPG this season (4th in the NL coverage area) and has led NHS to a record of 12-3. Steven recently joined the 1,000 point club and has scored 30+ points in 4 games this season. He is a true leader on and off the floor for the Purple Tornado. Congrats!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 1/20 to 1/25 our winner is Brenna Bolton from the Edmeston/Morris Girls Basketball team. Brenna is a sophomore and is averaging 19.2 points per game (4th highest in the Nate Lull coverage area). She has also hit 41 three-pointers. E/M is currently sitting in 1st place in the Tri-Valley League.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 1/20 to 1/25 our winner is Yanni Drapaniotis from the combined Unatego Wresting team (U/UV/F/G-MU/L). He is 32-0 this season with 27 pins at 190 pounds. Yanni has three 1st place tournament finishes and his team won the Section IV D2 Dual Meet championship. Fantastic numbers for Yanni!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 1/13 to 1/18 our winners are from the Sidney Girls Indoor Track and Field team. Camille Bagley and Dejah Taylor have been outstanding for the Sabers. They are both undefeated in MAC events this season.
Camille recently set the SCS record in the weight throw with a toss of 39'1. She also set a personal record in the shot put with a marking of 35'25. She is currently in the top 25 in the NYS rankings for shot put.
Dejah has been ripping up the track with three school records this winter. She took the 300M (41.22), the 400M (58.3) and the 600M (1:40.30). Dejah also ran the final leg of the 4x400 relay to help Sidney earn a come-from-behind victory over Corning for 1st place at the Doug Quinney Invitational hosted by Ithaca College. She also placed 2nd in the 55M dash out of 88 competitors and 2nd in the 300M dash out of 83 competitors.
Great job to both Camille and Dejah!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 1/6 to 1/11 our winner is Shelby Rose from the combined Unadilla Valley/Norwich Girls Bowling team. Shelby has the highest average in the MAC so far this season (168.2). She also has the 2nd best high game score (197) and the top high series (557). UV/N has a record of 13-3. Coach Matt Bleyle speaks highly of Shelby as a bowler and as a person. "Even though she had never picked up a bowling ball before, we recruited Shelby as a freshman because of her athleticism and how coachable she was. She broke her leg in one of her last soccer games that year but she put the work in every day to fight back and now, as a senior, she is one of the best bowlers on our team and in the MAC."
Kudos to Shelby and good luck the rest of this season!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 12/30 to 1/4 our winner is Aiden Branigan from the Walton/Delhi Wrestling team. Aiden is currently 18-2 on the season with 8 pins. He is ranked 2nd in Section IV at 116 pounds. Aiden has taken 1st place at the prestigious Clyde Cole Tournament in Oxford and the Cuneen Doane Tournament so far this season. Good luck to Aiden the rest of the way!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is going strong as we head into 2025! The return of this award has sparked excitement on the local sports scene as dozens of athletes try to stake their claim each week to earn the coveted black hoodie. Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor and we couldn't keep this award going without them. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 12/23 to 12/28 our winner is Lizzie Craft from the Unatego Girls Basketball team. Lizzie was named MVP of the Dick White Tournament on 12/27 as the Spartans earned wins over two state ranked teams. She is averaging 14.4 points per game so far this season and continues to be a nightmare for opposing coaches to game plan for. Congrats Lizzie and keep up the good work!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 12/16 to 12/21 the winner is Bella Phelps of the Sidney Girls Wrestling Team! Bella was recently named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Phoenix Tournament after taking 1st place in her weight category. She is also ranked 3rd in the state at 114 pounds by New York Wrestling News this week! Congrats Bella!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 12/9 to 12/14 the winner is Blake Fortunato of the Deposit-Hancock Boys Basketball team. Blake tallied 41 points and 19 rebounds to lift D-H over Morris in the MCS Holiday Tournament title game on 12/14. He also hit 8 three-pointers on the day and was named to the all-tournament team for his efforts. Blake is closing in on reaching 1,000 career points as well. He needs 21 points as of 12/18 to reach this historic milestone. Good luck!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 12/2 to 12/7 the winner is Brady Carr of the Oneonta Boys Basketball team. Brady led the Jackets to the Drago Tournament title and was named MVP after scoring 33 points in the championship game against the Hoosac School from the Albany area. He also fired in 16 points in a close opening round victory over Delhi. Brady is a must see local player this winter!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 11/25 to 11/30 the winner is Amber Burton of the Schenevus Girls Basketball team. Amber scored 19 points in the Hunter-Tannersville Tournament title game on November 27th as the Dragons pulled out a 39-36 victory over HTC. She also fired in 17 points in the 50-35 opening round win over Charlotte Valley. Great job Amber!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
It's another special edition with two winners this week!
The first recipient from 11/18 to 11/23 is Rylie Conrow from the Windsor Girls Volleyball team. She is a highly skilled libero that led the Black Knights to their first state final four in program history. Rylie stacked up 10 digs and 4 aces in the state regional sweep of Fredonia. She also had 10 digs in the Section IV title game victory over Whitney Point.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
It's another special edition with two winners this week!
The second recipient from 11/18 to 11/23 is Madison Moore from the Edmeston/Morris Cross Country team. She took 2nd place at the Section IV Class-D championships and was also the 2nd highest local finisher at states. Madison is the first female runner in school history to qualify for the state meet. She will run for Misericordia University in Pennsylvania next year.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
It's a special edition with two winners this week!
The second recipient from 11/11 to 11/16 is Genevieve Huston from the Whitney Point Field Hockey team. She earned all-tournament honors as WP won their 4th straight state title on Sunday. G had 1 goal and 1 assist in the title game. The Eagles have now won 9 out of the last 10 NYS Class-C Field Hockey crowns. Genevieve is a junior that is already committed to Syracuse University. Congrats!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
It's a special edition with two winners this week!
The first recipient from 11/11 to 11/16 is Adam Cook from the Delhi Football team. He rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the Section IV Class-D title game win over Tioga (22-21). Adam also scored the huge two-point conversion in OT to seal the victory. Good luck to Adam and the Bulldogs this Friday in the state playoffs against Dolgeville.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 11/4 to 11/9 the winner is Maddie Ingham from the combined Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton/Harpursville Cross Country Team. Maddie is a 9th grader who took 3rd place in the Section IV Class-C Championship race on 11/7 at Chenango Valley State Park. She was the top finisher for the Bears helping them to capture the overall team title! Good luck to Maddie and her teammates this weekend at the NYSPHSAA Championship meet at Queensbury High School.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 10/28 to 11/2 the winner is Addy Eckert of the South Kortright/Andes Girls Soccer team. Goalkeeper Addy had three shutouts in a row as the Rams won the Section IV Class-D Girls Soccer Championship for the first time since 2016. Addy was tremendous in the sectional title game as SK/A pulled out a 1-0 win over Schenevus in two overtimes. She was also rock solid against Edmeston/Morris in the semifinals in wet and slick conditions as the Rams won 1-0. Good luck at states this Saturday!
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Thank you to our generous sponsor for this story! Covered Bridge Farm Market is owned by the Johnson Family of Unadilla. Located along the Susquehanna River, with an on-farm seasonal market, they offer home-grown vegetables that are picked fresh daily. They grow everything from potatoes to tomatoes and of course their award winning sweet corn!
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Each year I take a trip into the countryside to meet up with an athlete who works on a local farm. This tradition has taken me all over the three-county region to many back roads that are off the beaten path. It’s a day where I get to embarrass myself, but also get to learn more about the hard work that farmers do day in and day out.
There are no vacations when it comes to caring for animals and working the land. These farmers count on having all hands on deck to make it work, including their younger helpers who are still in school. This next generation is expected to balance school, athletics and other activities on top of getting their daily chores done. I have found over the years that these young farmers rarely complain and complete their work in a timely and efficient manner. Having this type of work ethic and time management skills helps them greatly, especially on any athletic field.
This year I traveled to DairySmith Holsteins Farm in Franklin to visit the Smith family. This farm started in 1896 and has been passed down to the current fifth generation. Former Unatego standout athlete, Cody Smith, is now running the day-to-day operations with his father, Donnie Smith. Cody is always striving to work faster and smarter and couldn’t help but notice that a youngster that lived up the road seemed interested in hanging around. Smith was pleased to have Logan Kingsbury join his crew and start to learn what farming was all about.
Before we go any farther, we have to give you the backstory on Logan. If you follow local sports you definitely know Logan’s sister, Shannon and brother, Jake. They are both star athletes at Franklin Central School. These two are constantly making headlines for their game winning goals, record setting accomplishments and more. They both play three sports and are always in the public eye. Shannon, Jake and Logan are triplets and it is interesting to watch the dynamic between all three as they go through their high school years.
Now you might say, well it must be that Logan isn’t into sports. That’s where you would be wrong. Logan is just as talented as his brother and sister athletically, but his real passion is at DairySmith Holsteins. Amidst getting all his school and farm work done, he does play basketball and baseball.
Janice Smith is Cody’s grandmother and is still going strong on the farm at 82 years old. She has formed a special bond with Logan since he started showing up wanting to know more about the business. “I think it's so important to have young people who are interested in this career field” said Janice. “Most people don’t understand how complicated it actually is. You really have to know your stuff. Logan is smart and can have a bright future in this if he wants. He makes a great team with Cody.”
Cody echoed what Janice said about Logan having the right DNA for farming. “It’s that combination of hard work, getting your hands dirty, but also knowing there is some science behind this ” said Cody. “Logan sees both sides. He isn’t afraid to show up here at 11:00 PM after a basketball game when it’s dark and cold out just to see if we need help with milking. That takes a special kind of kid at his age to do that.”
So what draws a young student athlete to want to go to work after playing a physically demanding game? It would be easy to go home, stay warm, watch a movie or play on your phone, but that’s not Logan. “I like being down here, learning from the guys and Janice. I guess it’s a place I feel comfortable and can make some money too” said Logan. He is a man of few words so when I asked him if this is where his heart is, his nod and smile said it all.
Logan lives about a mile from the farm. He was relying on getting a ride to work or maybe walking if the weather was nice, but he wanted more. He worked hard and saved up enough to buy his own ATV so he could go back and forth. This gives him independence, something that every young person is looking for in those teenage years.
As I followed Logan into the calf barn he really began to light up. He told me what each calf needed to drink and took great care to make sure they had the right amount. Janice was keeping a close eye on us from the other side of the barn. As we got closer she pulled me off to the side. “This is where he really shines” she said. “I think he could have a great future as an inspector. When they come to the farm to check on our herd, I told Logan he should follow along and ask questions. It is a career field that could really suit him, if he wants.”
When I brought that idea up to Logan, he was definitely interested. “That is something I would like to learn more about” he said. “With FFA starting up in Franklin I am hoping to learn more about dairy evaluation, maybe get a chance to do something at the state fair, I would be open to it.”
Logan is a growing star on the farm, but he is also one on the sports teams of Unatego/Franklin. He was a key piece on the infield of their historic Section IV Class-C Baseball championship last spring. He has also been a major contributor for teams that have had great success on the summer PONY League circuit.
U/F Coach Frank Microni spoke of the calm demeanor that Logan has on the diamond. “We love having him out there” said Frank. “His brother Jake, you can see the passion, you have to settle him down at times because he has fire coming out of his ears, but with Logan, it’s just steady all the time.”
Microni gave some examples during the playoff run where Logan stepped up for the team. “A few times I would say something to him in a big moment and he would just give me a nod. He doesn’t have to say anything; you just know you are going to get the best from that kid at all times. I wish I could get him to play football” joked Microni.
That’s something that Cody Smith told me as well. “I think he could be a heck of a football player” said Cody. “I keep trying to talk him into it, but he says he wants to be here. As long as he is active, I am happy with that. He’s into the other sports so it’s a good thing.”
There are other coaches clamoring for Logan’s services in the fall as well. For years I have heard that he was a tremendous soccer goalie in his younger days. Franklin Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Allecia Laing has mentioned to me on many occasions that she would love for him to return to the goal. Coach Laing is known for developing strong goalies and to add another one to the fold would make her squad even better. I’m sure Allecia won’t give up on Logan until he graduates.
Maybe it’s good that Logan is free each fall season. DairySmith is a busy place year round but each summer and autumn it is especially helpful to have him around. “We’ve taught him how to drive and run all the machines” said Cody. “It’s been so helpful to have him when we are working on hay. We have about 300 acres of hay ground and we are also working on corn and silage. Knowing I can send Logan off to rake hay, move round bales or spread manure, it means I can get something else done here, plus we are dodging the weather and trying to be faster and more efficient. He is a huge help with that.”
DairySmith routinely milks 109 cows and has to maintain land all over the valley in the Franklin area, over to Otego, and down to the KOA near Unadilla. It’s a massive undertaking for a small family farm and that’s why having a helper like Logan dropped into their laps has been a huge blessing for the Smith’s. “He has become family” said Janice. “We love having him here. I keep trying to get him to open up and talk more. I’ll keep trying” she said with a laugh.
What I truly respect the most about Logan is his ability to stay grounded and follow his heart. He is genuinely happy for the great success that his sister and brother have in their athletic endeavors and he is one of their biggest supporters. Yet, he is also totally fine with going off into his own world to follow his own dreams. He doesn’t let the outside world affect his decisions and he never lets peer pressure get the better of him.
I’d like to say a special thank you to the Smith and Kingsbury families for allowing me to tag along on this adventure. They were very patient with me during the whole process. Each time I work on this feature I am reminded at how special these small family operations are. We continue to lose dozens of farms each year throughout our region as it gets harder to pay the bills. My hope is that with youngsters like Logan coming into the industry that we can find a way to keep the lights on for the farms on the back roads of America.
Photo credit for this story goes to Benjamin Patton of The Reporter. Thanks to Ben for all his hard work with this feature and with his coverage of sports in Delaware County.
The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 10/21 to 10/26 the winner is Aurelia Comer of the combined Delhi and South Kortright Girls Cross Country team. Aurelia is a freshman and is currently the top seed for the upcoming MAC and S4 championship races. She also won the very hilly Whitney Point Invitational last week (21:17, 5K). "She is so hardworking and consistent" said DA Coach Skip Baxter. The DA/SK team took 1st place at the WP Invite.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 10/14 to 10/19 the winner is Amanda Ray from the Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team. Amanda stacked up 6 goals and 1 assist in her last 3 games. She has 23 goals and 10 assists on the season. Her 23 goals are the most of any player in the area so far this season. D-H currently has a record of 13-3 and just captured the Section IV Division-II title.
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 10/7 to 10/12 the winner is Darrin Walley from the Walton Football team. Darrin ran for 302 yards on 36 carries and scored 6 touchdowns in the Warriors win over Susquehanna Valley. He is only the 3rd Walton running back since 1976 to rush for 300+ yards in a game. What a historic day for Darrin!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 9/30 to 10/5 the winner is Hannah Wist of Morris. Hannah finished the week with 8 goals and 2 assists for the combined Edmeston/Morris Girls Soccer team. She also scored her 100th career goal on October 1st. E/M is currently 10-2-1 this season. Great job Hannah!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 9/23 to 9/28 the winner is Chase Mabery of Downsville. Chase is a standout for the Walton/Downsville Boys Soccer team. He stacked up 5 goals and 3 assists in 2 games last week. He had a fantastic diving header goal as W/D took down state ranked Sus Valley 3-1. Great job Chase!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 9/16 to 9/21 the winner is Jayslin Henderson of Bainbridge-Guilford. She led the Bobcats Girls Soccer team with 2 goals and 1 assist in a big MAC win over Sidney. Jayslin was also named to the all-star team at the Greene Tournament after dishing out 3 assists. Great job Jayslin!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 9/9 to 9/14 the winner is Dylan Easton of Sidney. Dylan is the quarterback for the Sabers Football team. Sidney is off to a 2-0 start thanks to his excellent play. In a 38-0 win over Harpursville/Afton he went 8-for-8 passing for 135 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 59 yards and scored one touchdown. Great job Dylan!
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The WCDO Athlete of the Week award is back! This award was a staple of WCDO's local sports coverage for many years in the 1990s, but had gone dormant without a dedicated sponsor. That has now changed for the 2024-2025 season as Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney has stepped up to be the title sponsor. A huge thank you to WRE for their support. Each week the recipient will receive a hooded sweatshirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Check back here each Tuesday to see who wins!
For the week of 9/2-9/7 the winner is Shannon Kingsbury from Franklin. Shannon is a standout player for the FCS Girls Soccer team. She scored 11 goals this week and already has an area leading 15 goals on the season so far. Shannon is a 10th grader who just set the Franklin school record for career goals and career points. Shannon currently has 120 career goals! Congratulations Shannon!
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For generations, summer sports camps have been a staple for athletes in our area. Some families could fill their entire summer calendar going from program to program depending on the sport and location. As time has passed, more and more of these opportunities have gone away, leaving the athletes of today with little to no options. That’s where the core idea for the Oneonta Soccer Club Player Development Academy at the Wright National Soccer Campus came from.
OSC board member and SUNY Oneonta Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach, Chad Angellotti, first came up with the developmental program idea when the former Headwaters Soccer camp stopped running. “Headwaters was such a great thing for this entire area” said Angellotti. “It was so successful, with multiple venues, so when that went away, I knew we had to find a way to fill that void.”
Angellotti, who works for Otsego County Mental Health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, not only recognized the need to help athletes improve their skills, he also saw the opportunity to introduce kids to the mental side of the game. “Yes, we want to do some of the traditional soccer drills, but we also put a huge focus on finding the proper mindset for your game” said Angellotti. “When you learn things here and take it back to your school teams, it can help you get the most out of your ability, and it can help you to be a leader and great teammate. We really focus on mental performance and player development.”
As stated on the OSC website, a daily rundown of activities includes a focus on specific areas like technical training, situational training, offensive and defensive training, physical fitness, mental toughness and personal growth.
A more detailed description from the site is the perfect representation of how Angellotti and his staff combine the physical and mental parts of the sport. “Each day will follow a routine schedule that begins with a simple skill and progressing to situational small sided play. Players will then have a break to engage in the Academy Mindset Program. This is meant to give players a chance to do some self-reflection about how they can engage the game differently through personal change. This will be followed by lunch, more mental training, alternative soccer play and then 7 v 7 scrimmage. The academy is looking to elevate the game for all soccer players in the local area who want something more than the traditional experience.”
This was my second year of visiting The Academy as a guest speaker. I always enjoy connecting and speaking with athletes during the off-season, but this year I wanted to get more on their perspective from this experience. I sat down with four local soccer players to get their thoughts; Avery James (junior at Unatego), Brynn Lawrence (freshman at Oneonta HS), Jason Hoag (senior at Schenevus) and Harper Folts (freshman at Edmeston).
My main objective was to see what they would tell me about the mental training they were doing and how they thought it was helping them. “It’s been huge for me” said Jason Hoag. “I’m a senior now and I want to be more of a leader on my team this season. Before I would get easily frustrated if things didn’t go my way in a game, but this has taught me how to take a deep breath and stay calm. I think it’s going to really help me this year.”
With two of my interviews being freshman players, they were focused on improving in all aspects as they prepare for their high school careers. “This has really helped me feel more confident heading into the season” said Harper Folts. “My school team, Edmeston/Morris, is filled with strong players and sometimes I worry about how I fit in as a young player, but this has given me the physical and mental confidence to know how I can find a role and help the team.”
Brynn Lawrence from Oneonta is in a similar situation as Harper. “I’m trying to see what my season will look like this year” said Brynn. “No matter if I am on JV or varsity, I know I will be confident with all the work I put in this summer. Before this, I would spend so much time worrying, but this has really helped me to not sweat the small stuff, it’s been huge for that.”
Unatego has been one of the most successful girls teams in the area over the past decade. Avery James knows it is now her time to help keep that tradition going. “There is definitely pressure at my school with how good the team has been.” said James. “I think that’s why I keep coming back here. The information that Chad gives us, it has helped me to just relax and play the game. It really does help me stay calm.”
After speaking with these athletes and getting to watch them participate in a day of the program, it’s easy to see why these lessons are helping them so much. One big take away I had was something Chad mentioned in passing when we were walking around. “We like to just let them have free play” he said. “Maybe that sounds like it would be a free-for-all but we believe it helps so much. Sports can be so structured that sometimes we just need to let go and let them play."
I’m so thankful I made the time to spend a few hours at the OSC Player Development Academy this year. I always come away feeling refreshed from the positive vibes around the athletes and staff. It is also so enjoyable to see these lessons translate into the fall season. In only my first week of coverage I have already witnessed two athletes from the program keep their cool in a very high stress situation during a game. I can only credit that to the training and guidance they received this summer from Coach Angelloti and his staff.
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Photo taken by Nate Lull. Athletes left-to-right are Harper Folts (Edmeston), Jason Hoag (Schenevus) and Brynn Lawrence (Oneonta). Missing is Avery James (Unatego). Photo editing by Ben Patton.
