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Verona High athletics director highlights championship runs, fundraising and historic qualifiers

Verona Board of Education · March 25, 2026

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Assistant principal and athletic director Justin Avedisian recapped an accomplished winter season for Verona High School teams, noting conference titles, state qualifiers and student fundraising and community service while thanking coaches and staff.

Assistant principal for athletics Justin Avedisian told the board on March 24 that Verona High School’s winter sports teams posted strong results this season, with multiple conference finishes, state qualifiers and community fundraising.

Avedisian said girls winter track placed second in the SEC conference with eight all‑conference athletes, multiple school records and qualification for New Balance Nationals; Gwen Neal qualified individually for the 800 meters and won a third consecutive group championship. Boys basketball finished 16–11 and hosted its first home playoff game since 2017. Girls basketball finished 18–8, won a third consecutive SCC Liberty Division title and advanced in county and state tournaments. The wrestling program increased participation and produced regional qualifiers, and girls swimming reached sectional semifinals with an individual state qualifier.

Avedisian noted teams engaged in community service and fundraising — for example, boys basketball raised more than $15,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — and praised coaches and student athletes for their accomplishments. He closed by thanking staff who supported the season.