Atlas Fence All-Star: Kyle Wehrlin, Chittenango football. When the Bears defeated Homer 24-14 on September 22, it had a lot to do with Wehrlin’s tough running as he carried it 16 times for 163 yards and nabbed a pair of touchdowns.
Byrne Dairy Prime Performer: Luke McQuaid, Jamesville-DeWitt boys volleyball. McQuaid amassed 16 kills to lead the Red Rams to a three-set sweep of Fayetteville-Manlius in a September 21 clash of undefeated defending sectional champions.
Empower Federal Credit Union Rewarding Effort: Delaney Callahan, Watertown girls soccer. In a Frontier League showdown with General Brown September 19, Callahan’s goal made the difference as the Cyclones prevailed 1-0.
Ethan Allen Award of Excellence: Kalyna Dannenberg, Fayetteville-Manlius girls volleyball. Dannenberg’s 22 kills, 14 digs and five blocks all helped the Hornets pull out a five-set decision over Liverpool on September 20.
Fitness Forum/Ultimate Goal/Sports 481 Fabulous Effort: Nate Melton, Tully boys golf. Shooting a 38 for nine holes, Melton led the Black Knights to a 206-261 victory over Jordan-Elbridge on September 19, Tully’s record now at 11-1.
Holbrook Heating and Air Conditioning Outstanding Athlete: Kyler Ramus, South Jefferson boys soccer. The Spartans moved to 6-1 on the season shutting out Indian River 3-0 on September 21, Ramus earning two of his team’s goals.
Mooney Marketing Group/Bristol 7 Enterprises Major Performance: Gretchen Grimm, Clinton field hockey. It was Grimm’s goal that made the difference when Clinton defeated Fayetteville-Manlius 1-0 in their non-league game on September 22.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: Kyle Gaffney, Christian Brothers Academy boys cross country. Gaffney’s time of 17:51 beat the field by more than 90 seconds and keyed the Brothers’ 25-31 victory over Chittenango on September 20.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Gabby Wameling, Cicero-North Syracuse field hockey. Scoring both of her team’s goals in the second half, Wameling led the Northstars past fellow unbeaten Rome Free Academy 2-0 on September 22.
Revitalize! CNY Rewarding Performance: Jayla Jordan, New Hartford gymnastics. When the Spartans defeated East Syracuse Minoa/Liverpool 135.95-115.5 on September 19, Jordan’s 9.45 balance beam was the best score on any apparatus.
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Student-Athlete: Victoria Noone, Indian River girls swimming. IR defeated Thousand Islands 96-54 on September 19 led by Noone’s wins in the 50 and 100 freestyle along with legs in two victorious relays.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: Jack Donlin, Cazenovia football, sacking Joe Delmonico on a two-point try to preserve the state Class C no. 2-ranked Lakers’ 14-12 victory over fellow Lakers from Skaneateles September 22 at Morrisville State College’s black turf.
Upstate Urology Upstart: Madison Kelly, Frankfort-Schuyler girls soccer. The Maroon Knights stayed unbeaten with a 5-0 shutout of Herkimer September 21, Kelly’s goal and two assists pacing a well-balanced F-S attack.
Wilkins RV Winning Player: Rylee Presley, Copenhagen girls tennis. It took Presley’s straight-set singles win over Mallory Reape to help the Gold Knights knock off Indian River 3-2 in a September 19 Frontier League match.
Zero Draft Defensive Standout: Charlie DeMore, Westhill boys soccer. Earning his eighth consecutive shutout this season, DeMore made five saves and helped the Warriors play Christian Brothers Academy to a 0-0 draw on September 22.