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Athletic director highlights strong participation; two seniors describe impact of sports
Summary
Eden's athletic director reported roughly 62% student participation in at least one sport, multiple conference and sectional successes, and recognition for varsity scholar-athletes; seniors Kylie Bernowski and Evan Ecker spoke about sports shaping their academic and personal growth.
Jay Owanko, introduced by the board as the athletics presenter, told members the fall season had broad participation and several team and individual achievements. "This fall was both an exciting and very busy season for Eden athletics," Owanko said, and he reported that about 62% of students participate in at least one sport and that every varsity team earned scholar-athlete recognition this season.
Owanko listed notable results — volleyball and boys volleyball league championships, football's first home playoff win in 13 years, and sectional successes in cross country and diving — and noted the department recognized more than 130 varsity scholar-athletes this year, up from 84 last year. Two senior athletes addressed the board: Kylie Bernowski described how athletics taught teamwork and resilience and said she will continue playing lacrosse at Lock Haven University; Evan Ecker said athletics gave him a sense of belonging and helped redirect his extracurricular path toward cheer and track.
Owanko closed by thanking coaches, maintenance, transportation and other staff, and said winter sports had started with JV, varsity and modified wrestling under way.
