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Lewis Central recognizes state‑qualifying winter athletes in wrestling, swimming and bowling
Summary
The board recognized wrestlers, swimmers and bowlers who qualified for or placed at state tournaments, including individual state champions and student commitments to college programs; coaches and student athletes described the experience to the board.
At its March 3 meeting the Lewis Central board paused regular business to recognize winter athletes who qualified for state competition in wrestling, swimming and bowling.
Wrestling: Coach Mann told the board the girls' team had eight state qualifiers, was regional champion for the third consecutive year, with two girls placing as state champions (one a repeat champion and Avaya Smith a first‑time champion as a sophomore). The girls placed fourth as a team in Class 2A. The boys had nine state qualifiers and three state placers (Weston Porter, Joe Manje and Paxton Blanchard). Students who spoke described the state experience as intense but rewarding.
Swimming: Coach Bruce said the high‑school pool — built in 1979 — remains a top eight‑lane facility and praised student performances. The board heard from freshman Rio Hammett, who posted top‑10 all‑time Lewis Central performances in multiple events, and senior Jimmy Cook, who earned top‑10 placements across events and said he enjoyed competing at the state level.
Bowling: Board members recognized the boys’ and girls’ bowling teams. The board highlighted seniors Caleb Hod Walker and Jade Morgan, captains of the boys team and part of a state title run; two girls, Alexandria Ford and Kendall Karnes, were noted as collegiate commitments (College of Saint Mary and Midland respectively). Coaches described bowling as momentum‑driven and praised the teams’ leadership and state performances.
Why it matters: The presentations publicly acknowledge student achievement and college commitments and gave board members a chance to thank coaches, players and booster supporters.
No board action was required for the recognitions. The board took photos of teams and thanked coaches and families for their support.
