Kayne Behan and Tianna Harris received top honors at the THS Sports Banquet on June 12.

Troy High School celebrated a remarkable year in athletics during the 2024-2025 Sports Banquet on June 12, recognizing student-athletes who exemplified leadership, dedication, sportsmanship, and excellence across all seasons. The event featured both Coach’s Award recipients and a series of special honors. We’d also like to thank the Troy Booster Club for providing desserts and drinks to our students and their families at the event.

Special Athletic Awards

Edward C. Picken Top Athlete Award
Recognizes an all-around male athlete for scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.
Recipient: Kayne Behan

Aileen C. Berberich Top Athlete Award
Recognizes an all-around female athlete for scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.
Recipient: Tianna Harris

The Benjamin and David Chuckrow Memorial Award
Honors academic excellence while participating in varsity athletics.
Recipients: Jack Fraser & Emily Meyer

The Gene DelVecchio/Charles Boland Athletic Director Award
For outstanding athletic leadership.
Recipients: Kyle Manny & Jayda Gamble

The George Cooley/Emanuel Elfenbein Award
Given for loyalty and team spirit.
Recipients: Anthony Mainello & Olivia Ashline

The Frank Scattareggia/Richard Shaughnessey Memorial Award
For outstanding effort and dedication in a varsity sport.
Recipients: Jahzier Obiribea &Addison Harkin

Clement H. Zotto PATH Award
For sportsmanship and contributions to team, school, and community.
Recipients: Aidan McBride & Laila Thomas

The Bryan Watts Memorial Award
Recognizes an athlete who excels in their sport.
Recipients: Joseph Degnan & Rosalynn Sanchez

Top Varsity Newcomer Award
Recipients: Peter Ryan & Kiana Tiernan

Best Performance – Single Game
Co-Winners:

  • Jacob Hepp (Bowling: 299 game)
  • Kieonte Green (Won 100M at the Eddy Track Meet)

Most Improved Player Award
Co-Winners:

  • James Rua (Soccer)
  • Josiah Acevedo (Basketball)

Clutch Play of the Year
Recipient: Stetson Merritt (Game-winning shot vs. LaSalle in Sectional Semifinals)

Coach’s Award Winners

Honoring one standout athlete from each team who exemplifies work ethic, dedication, and leadership.

Fall Sports

  • Football: Vulonn Forde
  • Boys Soccer: Kyle Manny
  • Girls Soccer: Abigail Kussler
  • Volleyball: Akila Walker
  • Golf: Joey McNall
  • Girls Swimming: Charlize DeLair
  • Girls Tennis: Sophia Short
  • Cross Country: Louis McColley, Brianna Armstrong
  • Cheerleading (Fall): Santana Rizzo

Winter Sports

  • Boys Basketball: Stetson Merritt
  • Girls Basketball: Mia Magnetto
  • Boys Indoor Track: Nathan Rigney
  • Girls Indoor Track: Kaylah Miller
  • Boys Swimming: Rocco Jabour
  • Bowling: Jamari Flowers
  • Cheerleading (Winter): Trinity Vasquez

Spring Sports

  • Baseball: Finn Harkin
  • Softball: Gianna Barringer
  • Lacrosse: Brody Stanton
  • Boys Tennis: Andrew Denio
  • Boys Outdoor Track: Jahzier Obiribea
  • Girls Outdoor Track: Janielys Osorio
  • Flag Football: Tianna Harris

Congratulations to all our student-athletes on an outstanding year! Your achievements—on the field, in the classroom, and in the community—continue to make Troy proud.