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By: Ed Weaver  /  June 15, 2021

Senior Will Poirier was named the Northern Tier League’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year last week on Wednesday, June 9.

Poirier added his final high school accolade that is voted upon by all NTL Athletic Directors to go along with an All-State soccer selection, three NTL Soccer All-Star selections, and an NTL Tennis All-Star selection.

In soccer, Poirier finished his career with 57 goals, 84 assists, and 198 total points. Poirier is the 1st Hornet to finish with 50+ goals and 50+ assists for his career and is one of six Hornets to reach 50 career goals since the program’s inception in 2003. Poirier led Wellsboro during the 2020 season in goals (24), assists (29), shots taken (59), and points (77).

In tennis, he had three 10+ win seasons in singles, went 13-2 his senior year in singles, had a career record of 33-4, and won the PIAA District IV Class AA Doubles championship with cousin Zach Singer.

Poirier is the 5th Wellsboro student-athlete to win the NTL Student-Athlete of the Year Award since its inception in 2007-2008. Dalton Prough, Sarah Ingerick, Jordan Jackson, and Alex Marple are the previous winners.

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate Will on being named the Northern Tier League’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  June 4, 2019  /  Photo: Ed Weaver

Seniors Hunter Brown and Emma Poirier were named Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the Wellsboro Athletic Department and the Wellsboro Hornets Sports Booster Club‘s annual athletic awards presentation on Monday, June 3.

Wellsboro Athletic Director Matt Rendos, Principal Emily Ostrom Graham and Head Teacher Todd Outman recognized all Wellsboro athletic teams for their accomplishments throughout the 2018-19 season and team MVP’s and coaches awards were presented. Following the team introductions and awards, the annual Special Awards and Memorial Awards were presented.

Brown also received a $500 scholarship from the Wellsboro Gridders Club and seniors Holden Kennedy and Heidi Zuchowski each received $500 scholarships from the Booster Club.

Special Awards

The U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete awards were presented to seniors Dahlia Hosey and Tanner Button.

The Babe Ruth Good Sportsmanship awards were presented to seniors Luna Alexander and Taynton Repard.

The School Spirit awards were presented to seniors Luna Alexander and Brett Rudy.

The District IV PIAA Sportsmanship awards were presented to seniors Zoe Iseri and Ben Barnett.

The PIAA District IV awards were presented to seniors Dahlia Hosey and Brandyn Tuttle.

The Williamsport Sun-Gazette Senior Sports award is presented to seniors Hunter Brown and Emma Poirier.

Memorial Awards

The Ray Strykowski Memorial Award is presented to a female basketball player in memory of Coach Strykowski who coached the Wellsboro Lady Hornets. The 2018-19 recipient is senior Dani Hunt.

The Larue Wilson Memorial Award is presented to a male basketball player in memory of Mr. Wilson who passed away in September 1973. The 2018-19 recipient is senior Andrew Brelo.

The John Wilcox Memorial Award is given to a member of the varsity football team who has exhibited the desire and the drive to develop fully his playing potential and sportsmanship, and has demonstrated the sincerity and the devotion which truely characterized John’s approach to this goal. The 2018-19 recipient is senior Hunter Brown.

The Rev. Wade Stewart Memorial Award is given to a member of the varsity football team in memory of Samuel Wade Stewart who served the people of Wellsboro until his passing in 1988. The 2018-19 recipient is senior Dillion Szczurek.

The Laura Grove Patterson Memorial Award is given to the top player of the girls’ tennis team in memory of Ms. Patterson who served on the faculty at Wellsboro High School. The 2018-19 recipient is senior Kristen Bair.

The Shelly Taynton Memorial Award is given to a lady who is the member of the senior class. The 2018-19 recipient is senior Heidi Zuchowski.

The Male Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year awards are given in memory of John Antoine Prevost who was born on May 9, 1935. He lived most of his life in Wellsboro where he is remembered as an outstanding student leader, athlete, and positive example to his school and community. The 2018-19 recipients are Hunter Brown and Emma Poirier.

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate all award winners, athletes, coaches, and teams on a successful 2018-19 sports season.

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