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Dover Area SD board honors veterans and recognizes fall athletes advancing to districts and states
Summary
At its Nov. 11 meeting, the Dover Area SD board recognized Veterans Day and honored student‑athletes who advanced to postseason play — golfers Lawson Leeper and Patrick Knob reached state, and cross‑country runner Kira Ryder qualified for states in Hershey. Coaches and the athletics director praised students’ performance and sportsmanship.
The Dover Area School District board opened its Nov. 11 meeting by marking Veterans Day and thanking service members before recognizing fall student‑athletes who advanced to postseason competition.
Dr. Weasling, the district’s director of athletics, introduced coach Chuck Jordan, who summed up the golf team's season: “We finished with 24 wins and 6 losses,” Jordan said, and noted two players, Lawson Leeper and Patrick Knob, advanced to the state tournament — a first for Jordan to have two state qualifiers in one season. Jordan also thanked trainers and staff who supported the program.
Coach Jen Miller highlighted cross‑country achievements: senior Kira Ryder qualified for the state meet in Hershey after medaling at district events, and teammates Matthew McKinney, Xander Myers and Nathan Mung advanced to district competition. Miller said Ryder will run at Millersville next year.
Dr. Weasling and board members also noted multiple sports received league sportsmanship and all‑star recognitions, and they encouraged the community to attend upcoming events, including the district fall awards program and competitive cheer championship. Board members praised the students’ character and the staff’s work in staging a Wagglestown Elementary field‑of‑flags presentation earlier in the day.
The board’s public comment periods produced no speakers; the meeting continued with regular business.
