Gananda’s standout student-athletes were recognized at the end-of-year sports awards ceremony at Ruben A. Cirillo High School on Monday.
Both individuals and teams that left their mark on our sports program over the course of the fall, winter and spring seasons were celebrated for their achievements on the field, court, track, or in the pool.
Continue reading for the full list of award recipients, and be sure to visit Gananda Central School District for a full gallery of the event!
Award Recipients
Baseball
- MVP: Henry Shutts
- Panther Award: Cody Smith
- Coaches Award: Owen Switzer
Boys Basketball
- MVP: Miles Caviness
- Most Improved Player: Aidan Giancursio
- Unsung Hero: Cohyn Reisman
Boys Golf
- MVP: Spencer Yeager
- Most Improved Player: Maddox Stoughton
- Coach's Award: Drew Smith
Boys Lacrosse
- MVP: Steven LoTempio
- Offensive Player of the Year: Drew Smith
- Defensive Player of the Year: Lucas VerStreate
Boys Soccer
- MVP: Aidan Giancursio
- Most Improved Player: Giorgio Catanzaro
- Defensive Player of the Year: Kyle Smith
Boys Swimming
- Co-MVP: Peyton Conner
- Co-MVP: Cohen Kelley
- Unsung Hero: Owen Richards
Boys Track and Field
- MVP: Mason Briner
- Most Improved Player: Devonte Black
- The Driven Award: Aaron Kurdziel Tai
Cheerleading
- Most Improved Player: Paige VanAlstyne
- Coach’s Award: Bri Whalen
- Ideal Teammate: Jordan Falso
Girls Basketball
- Most Improved Player: Katie Rothwell
- Offensive Player of the Year: Kaylee Marvin
- Defensive Player of the Year: Eva Jenny
Girls Lacrosse
- Co-MVP: Colleen Ginsburg
- Co-MVP: Maria Melnik
- Unsung Hero: Alyna Hayes
Girls Soccer
- Defensive Player Award: Lyndsey Valletta
- Offensive Player Award: Ella Lathrop
- Team Player Award: Katie Rothwell
Girls Swimming
- MVP: Natalie Schwandt
- Rookie of the Year: Haley Conner
- Swimmer of the Year: Sydney Richards
Girls Track and Field
- MVP: Meah Prutzman
- Most Improved Player: Amber Thorne
- Rookie of the Year: Haley Conner
Girls Volleyball
- MVP: Maria Melnik
- Coach’s Award: Anna O’Neil
- Panther Award: Julia Melnik
Softball
- Leadership Award: Lyndsey Valletta
- Outstanding Athlete: Kallianne Meyer
Sportsmanship
- Jordan Falso
- Jordan Richards
Blue Panther Honor Awards
- Jordan Falso
- Brianna Holmes
- Larisa Kotok
- Amber Malinak
- Jordan Richards
- Lyndsey Valletta