Bowen, Logsdon Named John Antoine Prevost Male And Female Athletes of the Year

By: Ed Weaver  /  June 2, 2025  /  Photo: Ed Weaver

Seniors Ryder Bowen and Paige Logsdon were named the John Antoine Prevost 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 2.

Wellsboro Athletic Director Matt Rendos and Head of Athletics Todd Outman recognized all Wellsboro athletic teams for their accomplishments throughout the 2024-25 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.

Scholarship Winners

Booster Club - Lucas Cuneo and Paige Logsdon

Gridders Club - Ryder Bowen

Coaches Awards

Basketball Cheerleading: Marissa Weimer

Football Cheerleading: Marissa Weimer

Baseball: Marek Mascho, Gabe Sprouse, Coen Tennis

Boys Basketball: Marek Mascho

Girls Basketball: Teagan Novinger

Bocce Ball: Emmanuel Posada

Girls Cross Country: Luisa Crocco

Boys Cross County: Henry Nowak

Football: Evan Ingerick

Golf: Kiernen Whitsell

Boys Soccer: Micah Vickery

Girls Soccer: Lily Wagner

Softball: Paige Logsdon

Boys Swimming: Wyatt Sporer

Girls Swimming: Makenna Robbins

Boys Tennis: Luke Rothermel

Girls Tennis: Evelyn Wetherbee

Boys Track: Micaiah Fitch

Girls Track: Lauren Kosek

Volleyball: Paige Logsdon

Wrestling: Wyatt Kilburn

Girls Wrestling: Isla Twoey

Team MVPs

Basketball Cheerleading: Alexa Patterson

Football Cheerleading: Arianna Morgan

Baseball: Max Mascho

Boys Basketball: Mitchel Lechler

Girls Basketball: Paige Logsdon

Bocce Ball: Bryce Root

Girls Cross Country: Lauren Kosek

Boys Cross County: Max Macias

Football: Griffin Morral (offense), Ryder Bowen (defense)

Golf: Syler Pietrzyk

Softball: Adelyn Frantz

Boys Swimming: Matthew Robbins

Girls Swimming: Piper Anderegg

Boys Tennis: Lucas Cuneo

Girls Tennis: Carys Barlett

Boys Track: Max Macias

Girls Track: Piper Hoprich

Volleyball: Lexi Urena

Wrestling: Ryder Bowen

Girls Wrestling: Jordan Rumsey

Special Awards

The Babe Ruth Good Sportsmanship awards were presented to seniors Lucas Cuneo and Paige Logsdon.

The School Spirit awards were presented to seniors Emmanual Posada and Marissa Weimar.

The District IV PIAA Sportsmanship awards were presented to seniors Gabe Sprouse and Karah Blackwell.

The PIAA District IV awards were presented to seniors Micaiah Fitch and Lexi Urena.

The US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete awards were presented to seniors Alex Citrino and Annie Gehman

The Williamsport Sun-Gazette Senior Sports award is presented to seniors Ryder Bowen and Paige Logsdon.

Memorial Awards

The Samuel F. McInroy, Jr. Athletic Award shall be given annually to a member of the graduating class of Wellsboro Area High School who is of good moral character, is a cooperative team player, exhibits tenacity in the field of sports, has a creditable academic standing, shows a cheerful and positive attitude towards teammates, and has most improved these qualities during the past two years. The 2024-25 recipient is Micah Vickery.

The Devin K. Webster Memorial Award is given in memory of Devin K. Webster, who was born on March 14, 2000 and died suddenly in a motorcycle accident on July 27, 2023. The award is given to a senior male soccer player who most closely demonstrates the qualities of Devin K. Webster as identified by his friends and family. The 2024-25 recipient is Braeden Abernathy.

The Roger Dibble Memorial Award is given in memory of Roger Dibble who was a varsity wrestler at WHS from 1961-1964. The award is given to a member of the High School wrestling team who shows the most heart and "never give up" type attitude. The 2024-25 recipient is Mason Nowak.

The Ray Strykowski Memorial Award is presented to a female basketball player in memory of Coach Strykowski who coached the Wellsboro Lady Hornets. The 2024-25 recipient is Lily Wagner.

The Larue Wilson Memorial Award is presented to a male basketball player in memory of Mr. Wilson who passed away in September 1973. The 2024-25 recipient is Luke Rothermel.

The Wellsboro High School Softball Excellence Award is given to a member of the varsity softball team who has demonstrated in an exemplary manner both the tangible and intangible attributes that distinguish and define a great competitor, team mate, and leader. The 2024-25 recipient is Paige Logsdon.

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 truly characterized John's approach to this goal. The 2024-25 recipient is Ryder Bowen.

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 2024-25 recipient is Evan Ingerick.

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 2024-25 recipient is Olivia Gage.

The Shelly Taynton Memorial Award is given to a lady who is the member of the senior class. The 2024-25 recipient is Annie Gehman.

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 2024-25 recipients are Ryder Bowen and Paige Logsdon.

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate all award winners, athletes, coaches, and teams on a successful 2024-2025 sports season.