Strong Senior Class Highlights 2023 Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund Awards Night SOURCE: wnyathletics.com May 24, 2023
An impressive group of wrestler student-athletes were recognized on Tuesday at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant in Blasdell at the annual Scholarship banquet. ... Awardees Harrison Phillips #97 Award - Tommy Carlsen (Lancaster) For one who exemplifies qualities in academics, commitment, community, and wrestling achievement The Knuutila Family Award - Matt Caldwell (Starpoint) For an individual who shows characteristics of an 'overachiever,' who is persistent, has experienced a setback, yet persevered and never stopped trying to achieve goals The Cauliflower Alley Club Award - Luke Ventresca (St. Joseph's Collegiate) Awarded to an outstanding student, outstanding wrestler, and outstanding leader Bill Hein Dedicated Wrestling Award - Gwyneth and Meghan Edwards (Lew-Port) For one who displays supreme love and commitment to the sport of wrestling The "Destroyer" Wrestling Award - Jaden Crumpler (Niagara Falls) Presented to an all-around 'hammer' amongst WNY high school wrestlers Gary Castanza Award - Brady Heckathorn (Pioneer) For an individual who is well rounded, community & family oriented, and high wrestling achievement Ilio DiPaolo Award - Kenny Schmitz (Hamburg) For a college bound senior who is an accomplished wrestler through dedication, skill, and sportsmanship while maintaining high scholastic and citizenship standards Comments |