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Kiski Area School District honors winter athletes, highlights state and regional finishes
Summary
Board paused its business to recognize winter sport achievements: Leah Konkel won the WPIAL 100‑yard breaststroke and earned all‑state recognition; wrestlers Cooper Rushkowski and Mario Hutcherson received sectional and state honors, including Mario’s PIAA state championship as a sophomore.
The board meeting opened with recognition of winter student athletes. Athletic director Mr. Nolf introduced swim coach Ryan Barbrick, who presented Leah Konkel for her season achievements: she won the WPIAL 100‑yard breaststroke (Barbrick cited a 1:05 WPIAL time and a 1:04 state time reported that evening) and earned all‑state recognition after advancing to PIAA competition.
“Of all the WPIAL events offered…Leah qualified for each one of them,” Barbrick said, praising her competitiveness and noting the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke times he cited. Leah described a typical heavy training day as a two‑hour practice plus an hour of lifting and said she swims year‑round, with club commitments after the high‑school season.
Wrestling coach Chris Heater highlighted a 16‑3 season and a Section 5 championship. He presented senior Cooper Rushkowski (career record 153–31) and sophomore Mario Hutcherson, who was introduced as the district’s fourth state champion in school history. Girls’ coach Justin Tresco introduced Ava Golden (senior; multi‑time WPIAL champion and PIAA regional medalist) and Alyssa Tresco (junior; WPIAL champion), and both students described their upcoming college and competition plans.
The board and audience applauded the athletes; several directors used closing remarks to reiterate their pride and noted the value of showcasing students at public meetings.
