Matt Scalice

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2018

Matt Played Football, 2001-2004; Played Baseball, 2001; Matt was an NT Football 4-year letterman as QB and Linebacker with a career 26-win,4 loss record, 17-3 record as starting QB & Led team in tackles (2003, 2004), Multiple passing TDs, passing yards, rushing yards, and rushing TDs. 2002 Section VI Class AA Champions, Selected for All-League / All-Division Football Honors: 2002-2004 – 2 Time All-Western NY (2nd Team 2003, 1st Team 2004); 2 Time All-State Linebacker (3rd Team 2003, 2nd Team (2004), 3 Time Division Champs (2002-2004) Continued his football career at Ithaca College (Class of 2009) While he was on varsity baseball his freshman year, Scalice is remembered for his four years on the football gridiron with the red and blue and as one of the first players who thrived in NT Football Head Coach Eric Jantzi’s lethal triple-option offense. After watching his brother Joe’s success as an All-WNY lineman for the Lumberjacks, Scalice emerged during his sophomore year as a linebacker and was a major part of the Lumberjacks clinching their second Section VI title in program history. In his junior year, Scalice took on the role of quarterback and led the team in touchdowns, passing and rushing yards, and tackles the next two years. Scalice received plenty of accolades for his success. The future NCAA Division III Ithaca College Bomber was a three-time member of the Class AA North team, a two-time All-WNY selectee (1st-Team in 2004) and a two-time All-State member (2nd-Team in 2004.) But more importantly, it was his leadership that made him standout, according to Jantzi, especially in NT’s game against Lockport his senior year. “Matt came out for a series for young sophomore Scott Gregson. Two plays later, Scott ran mid-line for a long touchdown. Matt looked at me on the sideline and said, ‘You can’t do that. Keep him in at quarterback.’ We never looked back. There are not many seniors that would make that statement.” While he was on varsity baseball his freshman year, Scalice is remembered for his four years on the gridiron with the red and blue and as one of the first players who thrived in coach Eric Jantzi’s lethal triple-option offense. After watching his brother Joe’s success as an All-WNY lineman for the Lumberjacks, Scalice emerged during his sophomore year as a linebacker and was a major part of the Lumberjacks clinching their second Section VI title in program history. In his junior year, Scalice took on the role of quarterback and led the team in touchdowns, passing and rushing yards, and tackles the next two years. Scalice received plenty of accolades for his success. The future Ithaca Bomber was a three-time member of the Class AA North team, a two-time All-WNY selectee (1st-Team in 2004) and a two-time All-State member (2nd-Team in 2004.) But more importantly, it was his leadership that made his standout, according to Jantzi, especially in NT’s game against Lockport his senior year. “Matt came out for a series for young sophomore Scott Gregson. Two plays later, Scott ran mid-line for a long touchdown. Matt looked at me on the sideline and said, ‘You can’t do that. Keep him in at quarterback.’ We never looked back.

Ricky Brooks

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2018

Ricky Played Baseball 2000-2003; Hockey 2001-2003 & Football 2002; Inducted into Wall of Fame on September 21, 2018. NT Baseball Pitching Record 24-7, 2.27 ERA (earned run average), had 332 strikeouts. Ricky hit over .320 in ’02, ’03 (Also had .520 average in ’03 sectionals). Section VI Champion 2003; Was a 2 Time Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Champions (2001 & 2003), All-WNY Baseball Selection 2003 and was also named “Player of the Year”, All-WNY 1st Team (2002 & 2003), All-NFL 1st Team (2001, 2002 & 2003); Spent two seasons at East Carolina University (2004 & 2005). In 2004 team was Conference USA Regular Season Champions. Ricky threw 3 complete games during the 2005 season. He was Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2003 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft (3rd round pick, 95th overall); Was NT Football Section VI Champs in 2002. Played NT Hockey & Hockey team was “Super Sunday” State Champs in 2003 Considered to be the best hurler in program history, Brooks made his varsity debut with NT Baseball as a freshman in the spring of 2000 under the late Mike Eberwein & was a part of the skipper’s final campaign in 2001 where the Lumberjacks advanced to the Class A Far West Regionals. In 2002, John Chiarmonte became baseball coach. That year, Brooks led the Lumberjacks to the Section VI title and produced on the mound &n at the plate. In the sectional playoffs alone, Brooks had a .523 batting average & 16 RBI. At the end of his four-year career, Brooks finished with a 17-4 record, a 1.99 ERA and 238 strikeouts. Brooks also spent two seasons with NT Hockey and won the “Super Sunday” title his senior year and spent one season with NT Football and was a part of the sectional title team in 2002. Throwing 92 mile-per-hour fastballs got attention from MLB scouts, & after his senior year, Brooks was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. However, Brooks continued his baseball career at East Carolina University, where he led the Pirates to consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament his freshman & sophomore years. Brooks re-entered the MLB Draft & was selected by the White Sox again. Brooks played in the minor leagues before retiring from baseball in 2012.

Tom “TK” Murphy

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2018

“TK” was Girls Varsity Softball Coach from 1980-2011; He was inducted into the NT Athletic Wall of Fame on September 21, 2018. His impressive list of career accomplishments includes: 553 career wins (most in NYS history); 704 career games (.785 win %); 1988 New York State Girls Softball Champions; Won 14 Niagara Frontier League titles; 9 Section VI titles; 3 Far West Regional titles; the Softball Field on Humphrey Street in North Tonawanda is named in Coach Murphy’s honor. He was also inducted into the New York State Softball Hall of Fame in 2013. As his longtime assistant coach Edgy Skovenski said, “Murph” helped Western New York keep up with the rest of the softball world beginning in the spring of 1980. Murphy, a member of George Vetter’s final NT Football team his senior year and a long-time health teacher at Reszel Junior High, and Skovenski did not know what to expect that first season, and frankly, the decades ahead. “He was a master at studying the game and brought his knowledge to Section VI and our team,” Skovenski said. In his first season, the Lady Jacks had a 15-3 record, but it was in the spring of 1983 when Western New York turned its eyes to the Lumber City. That year, the Lady Jacks recorded their first of 13 20-win seasons under Murphy and won their first league and sectional titles in program history. On that team was his first breakout star, infielder Laura Short. “Coaching NT Softball wasn’t a job for him,” she said. “It was his love. He made all of his players feel like they were part of something special… something bigger.” That season was the beginning of a six-year span where the Lady Jacks were the champs of their league and Section VI, a feat that still has not been matched in Western New York softball to date. But in the last year of that streak, the spring of 1988, Murphy, and the Lady Jacks had their best season in program history. After falling to Union-Endicott the past two years in the Far West Regionals, the Lady Jacks got over the hump and advanced to the state championship game to face Ketcham High School. Leading the way was a senior pitcher, considered to be the best player to come out of the program, named Kim Frizzell. Frizzell pitched a complete game and the Lady Jacks won their only state title to date, 9-0. “When it comes to coaches, Tom Murphy was the epitome of greatness in many ways,” she said. “He not only taught me the game of softball but, more importantly, he taught me about life. He taught me discipline, leadership, how to be a team player and how to be a strong and independent person.” In the early 1990s, Murphy and the Lady Jacks continued their dominance in Western New York as they won three more sectional titles in a four-year span. A major part of those teams was catcher and outfielder Shelly Lis, the first six-year letterman in program history. “Murph was awesome,” the current Georgia Tech head softball coach said. The list of great players over the years goes on and on Jen Sikora to Jen Sarzyniak; Katie Miranto to Shannon Wilson; Jamie Gorczynski to Shaina Bunker; Cindy Garcia to Carrie Shreve. But more importantly, Murphy has built a very close-knit community of alumni.

John Szczerbinski

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2018

Was on NT Boys Bowling Team – 2001 to 2006. Inducted into Wall of Fame on September 21, 2018. 5-year varsity letterman. Was #3 bowler as an 8th Grader on NT Bowling’s Section VI Championship team during 2001-02 season. John was a 3-time NYS Qualifier (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05). Member of 2004-05 Section VI team that won New York State Championship. He still holds record for highest score at Festival of Lights Tournament (1488 pins, in 2004). Only NT athlete ever to be named 1st-Team All-American (2006). Continued career at Wichita State University where team won 3 national titles 2008-2010 (Class of 2010), He was 2013-2016 Member of Team USA and traveled the world.

Katie Miranto-Burd

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2018

Katie played 3 sports while at NTHS – Softball from 1998-2004, Women’s Basketball 2000-2004, & Women’s Volleyball 2000-2003; Katie was inducted into NTHS Athletic Wall of Fame on September 21, 2018. Katie was the very first 7th grader to ever make a Varsity Team @ NTHS. She played on 3-time Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Champions (1998, 1999, 2004). Katie had a .385 career batting average, 5 HR, 110 Runs Batted In. She was named to 1st team “All Niagara Frontier League” team – 2002-2004. 1st team All-WNY Coaches Team 2002-2004. All WNY “Player of the Year” in 2004. Was New York State Class AA Player of the Year. In 2004 Katie continued her softball career at Canisius College (Class of 2008). She was also the Women’s Basketball teams – First 1000-point scorer in NT history, ending her career with 1115 total points. 1st Team All Niagara Frontier League 2002-2004; 4th Team “All WNY” 2004 Women’s Volleyball team; 2-time Niagara Frontier League Champions (2000, 2001). Additional Awards 2004 include – “Channel 4 Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. In 2016 – she was inducted into the New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame. Katie made her own mark on not just NT athletics but also in Western New York and excelled at three different sports. Miranto made her Lady Jacks debut in the spring of 1998 as a 7th grader with NT Softball under Coach TK Murphy & she became one of the best infielders in program history. “She was our smartest base runner,” said long-time assistant coach Edgy Skovenski. “She was also very humble and never thought she was better than the girl next to her.” In 1998 & 1999, Miranto led the Lady Jacks to consecutive league & sectional titles. In the spring of 2004 shortstop Miranto led the Lady Jacks to a 22-4 record and the NFL title. At the end of a six-year career, Miranto recorded a lifetime .385 batting average along with 5 home runs and 110 RBIs and capped off her career as being named the WNY and New York State Player of the Year. In addition, Miranto became the face of Lady Jacks basketball in the early 2000s. In her first day of practice, head coach Corey Zayatz knew he had his next top guard. “She was, pound-to-pound, the best overall athlete I ever coached,” he said. For the next four years, the Lady Jacks had a lot of success in the Niagara Frontier League and Miranto became the best player in program history. Today, she is the program leader in scoring with 1,115 points and at one point she held the record for career assists (95). While she also won a pair of NFL titles during her three-year run with NT Volleyball, softball was, and still is, Miranto’s favorite sport. After her NT career ended, Miranto became a softball star at Canisius College and won the MAAC title her senior year in 2008. Miranto has also been inducted into the New York State Softball Hall of Fame!

Kim Frizzell

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2006

Kim played Girls Softball from 1984-88; Was inducted into the Wall of Fame on May 17, 2006. Her New York State records include: Lowest ERA of 0.13 (1st), Most RBIs: 132 (2nd), Most Runs: 129 (9th), Most Hits: 150 (10th), Most Doubles: 29 (4th), Most Triples: 10 (10th), Most HRs: 11 (9th). In 1988 Kim was: All-WNY, 1st team All-State, 1st Team NFL Season Records: Lowest ERA: 0.06 (1988), Lowest ERA: 0.07 (1986); Most Runs Batted In: Tied for 6th with 45 (1988); NT Records: Most At-Bats in single game: 7 (1987); Most RBI in single game: 8 (1986); Most Innings Pitched in single game: 14 1/3 (1987); Most batters pitched to in single game: 61 (1987); Most Strikeouts in single game: 18 (1987); 6 career no-hitters (2 in 1984, 1 in 1986, 1 in 1987, 2 in 1988). Season Stats: Most wins in season (tied with 19); Overall Batting Average: 3rd in 1986 .534; 6th in 1987 .522; 10th in 1985 .500; Career Stats:1st in career wins (54), with only 5 losses, 1st in Runs Batted In (132); 3rd in ERA (1.35); 1st in Strikeouts (600), 3rd in Hits (150), 111-12 record with NT. Considered to be the best player in program history, Frizzell made her varsity debut as an 8th grader in the spring of 1984. Frizzell was a part of some of the best moments in program history. A five-time champion in both league & sectionals, Frizzell reached Far West Regionals in both her sophomore & junior years. In her senior year, the Lady Jacks defeated Union-Endicott & won the Class A state title over Ketcham High School, 9-0, in which she threw a complete game. The 1988 Lady Jacks softball team was one of the first teams from Section VI to win the state title. “Today, it’s too hard to explain how good she was,” said former NT softball assistant coach Edgy Skovenski. “That’s how dominant she was.” It is likely there will not be another dominating pitcher in Western New York history when you look at her career numbers. After being named to the All-NFL, All-WNY and All-State teams’ senior year, Frizzell continued her career at Buffalo State, where she led the Lady Bengals to their first appearance in the NCAA Regional Tournament in program history in 1991 and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1997. Frizzell, now a travel softball coach in Lancaster, was inducted into New York State Softball Hall of Fame in June of 2013, alongside her old coach TK Murphy.

Terry Brosius

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2006

Women’s Varsity Volleyball Coach, 1995-2002; inducted September 14, 2006 Overall Record: 133-12; New York State Public High School Class A State Champions: 1997, 1998, 1999; Far West Regional Champions. Section VI Champions, Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Champions: 1995-2001 NFL Coaching Record: 107-7; 1995 team was 13-1; 1996 was 14-0; 2000 was 13-1; 2001 was 15-1; 2002 was 10-4. Initially, Brosius formed the men’s volleyball program with Gary Lachut & was the assistant coach during the Boy Lumberjacks’ NFL title runs in 1989, 1991 & 1993. In 1995, Brosius was hired as head coach of the Lady Jacks volleyball program. His first move was to call up three young 8th graders who became the nucleus of the program for the next five years: outside hitters Lindsay Matikosh and Brandi Trapasso and setter Breean Trapasso. Along with Brani and Breean’s older sister, Britni, and the depth of fellow underclassmen such as Jen Smith and Katie Sarkovics, the Lady Jacks started their dominance under Brosius as they win the NFL title with a 13-1 record that first season. The following year, the Lady Jacks won another league title. In 1997 after winning the league title for a third consecutive year, Brosius and the Lady Jacks advanced to the Section VI Class A title game. The Lady Jacks won their first Section VI title in program history. After another victory in the state semifinals, Brosius and the Lady Jacks advanced to the state finals to face North Rockland High School of Section I, who ended Sweet Home’s five-year reign as state champs the previous season. North Tonawanda won their first state title… without a senior in the starting lineup. In the 1998 season, the Last Jacks had another memorable match in the Section VI Class A title game when they defeated Sweet Home in five games, thanks to the strong play of Adrienne Welka. “Beating a team like Sweet Home, with the tradition it has, is something that makes this win even sweeter,” Brosius said after the game. The Lady Jacks later defended their state title and went for the three-peat in 1999. With his lineup now consisting of five seniors, Brosius won another league title, then won a 3rd state title. Brosius won 2 more NFL titles in 2000 & 01. His final season was in 2002. Brosius finished with a 133-12 record, 3 NY State titles and 7 NFL titles (107-7 record in league play.)

Lindsay Matikosh

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2006

Lindsay played Volleyball from1995-1999; Inducted into Wall of Fame on September 14, 2006. Accomplishments – 1995 (8th Grade): Niagara Frontier League Champs; 1996 (9th Grade): NFL Champs, All-NFL; 1997 (10th Grade): NFL Champs, All-NFL, Section VI / Far West Regional / New York State Class A Champions; 1998 (11th Grade): NFL Champs, All-Niagara Frontier League, MVP at Frontier / Eden Tournaments, Cougar Challenge All-Tournament Team (Menton, Ohio), All-Western New York Team, Section VI / Far West Regional / New York State Class A Champions, All-Western NY, New York State 1st Team Selection; 1999 (12th Grade): Tonawanda News “Athlete of the Week”, NTHS / Eden / Frontier / Sweet Home Tournament Champions, All-Tournament Teams, MVP of Tournaments, All-Niagara Frontier League, All-Western NY, Section VI / Far West Regional / NY State Class A Champions, Gatorade High School “Athlete of Year” For NY State, All-New York State 2nd Team Selection. Matikosh made her varsity debut with volleyball in 8th grade for Coach Terry Brosius. While she had talented teammates around her, such as the Trapasso trio of Brandi, Breean and the eldest, Britni, plus Jen Smith and Katie Sarkovics, Matikosh was the glue of the team. Because they had all played club volleyball together since fifth grade, Matikosh & the Lady Jacks had chemistry no one had ever seen before & won the Niagara Frontier League title in Brosius’ first season, the fall of 1995. Matikosh won another league title her freshman year & was selected to the All-NFL team. From 1997 onward, what Matikosh and the entire team did was amazing and likely will not happened again in program history. After defeating Frontier for the Section VI Class, A title, Matikosh and the Lady Jacks defeated North Rockland High School (Section I) to win the school’s first state title, without a single senior in the starting lineup. In 1998, Matikosh defended her Class A title with a victory over Sweet Home, a powerhouse at the time. In 1999, Matikosh won her third consecutive sectional & state titles to cap off an outstanding career. A four-time All-NFL and three-time All-WNY selectee, Matikosh was named the Gatorade high school athlete of the year for New York State in 1999 & finished with over 1,000 kills and digs. Matikosh also had an impressive three-year career in basketball helping lead the Lady Jacks success in the late 1990s under head coach Corey Zayatz, most memorably a victory over Jamestown to advance to the Section VI finals in 1998. “Lindsay was the type of athlete that could have been great at any sport you told her to play,” said Zayatz. “She was just a great kid overall.” Matikosh continued her career at the University at Buffalo and still ranks second all-time in kills (1,450) and digs (1,414) in program history and won two gold medals at the Empire State Games in 2002 and 2003 with the Western Open team. After her playing career ended, Matikosh dove into her passion for volleyball as a coach starting at NTHS as the JV coach before becoming an assistant coach with Canisius women’s volleyball. She became the women’s volleyball coach at Niagara County Community College.

Danielle Hutton

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2005

Excelled at Softball, Basketball and Soccer at NTHS from 1993 to 1997; Danielle was Inducted into Wall of Fame on April 16, 2005; Softball: State Honors: 1st Team All-State Class A in 1997. 1st Team All-Western NY 1997, 1st Team All-Niagara Frontier League (NFL); 1997. Lady Jack’s Team were 2-time NFL Champions 1995 &1996. Section VI Champions in 1995. Career Softball Statistics over 3 Years: .409 Batting Average, 6 Home Runs, 58 Runs-Batted-In; Basketball: 4-year Varsity Letters earned, 5th all-time in NT Girls Varsity Basketball scoring with 800 points; In Soccer: Earned 3-years of Varsity Letters One of the best athletes to come out of NT during the 1990s, Hutton made her Lady Jack debut in the winter of 1993 with Lady Jacks basketball and became one of their best guards in program history, finishing fifth all-time in scoring with 800 points for her four-year career. In the fall of 1994, Hutton made her debut with Lady Jacks soccer and became of the first three-year lettermen in program history. But it was her heroics with NT Softball that has placed her into immortality. In the spring of 1995, Hutton made her debut at third base, where she shined for the next three seasons. As a sophomore, Hutton won both the NFL and sectional titles. Hutton had an outstanding senior campaign including a walk-off single down the right field line in Rochester in the Far West Regionals that sent NT to the state championship. She won the “triple crown” that year as she was named to 1st-Team NFL, WNY and All-NY State teams.

George Vetter

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2002

George Vetter was North Tonawanda’s Football, Basketball & Baseball Coach and Athletic Director; He was inducted into the Wall of Fame on October 18, 2002, Football: 194 Wins – 42 losses -13 ties; 194 wins are 26th most wins in New York State History; Won 11 Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Championship titles; His football teams had 7 Undefeated Seasons; In Basketball: 55 Win – 23 loss record from 1937 to 1942 (7th most wins in program history); Baseball: Won NT’s very first Sectional Title in 1950 (Class AA. North Tonawanda baseball teams also won titles in ’94, ’01, ’03 in Class A); One of three North Tonawanda Legends inducted into “Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame” (Along with Auto-Racing legend Jim Hurtubise and former Major League Baseball player Stan Rojek); From 1937 to 1941 Coach Vetter Served His Country in World War II; He then returned as Head Coach of the NT Lumberjack’s Football & Baseball teams from 1946-1970; Coach Vetter is the “Vince Lombardi” of North Tonawanda High School Athletics!

Daniel Poulsen

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2000

Dan Wrestled (& played Football) from 1992-1995; Was inducted into Wall of Fame on 2/12/2000. While Wrestling he was New York State Champion in the 280 LB bracket in 1995. He won Empire State Games Gold Medal in 1994. Was on NT Wrestling team that won Section VI Class A championship in 1995. longtime NT Wrestling coach Dan Fire described him as a “boy in a man’s body with the brains to his advantage.” But before he became one of the greatest wrestlers in school history, Poulsen almost quit. But Fire was not going to let that happen because he immediately saw the youngster’s potential and called Poulsen’s house for an entire week. Poulsen returned and had one of the best careers in program history, most notably his senior year in 1995. “He faced his foe like a cougar on a hunt and never stopped attacking until he dominated his opponent,” Fire said. In his senior year, Poulsen was the NFL champion, the Class A Champion, the Section VI Champion, and the only Lumberjack to win the state title in Albany, all in the 250-pound bracket. “It was all done with sportsmanship mixed with determination and a killer instinct to defeat whoever crossed his path,” added Fire, who inducted Poulsen into the NT Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2014. Football Honors include 1st Team All-State Class A in 1994; All-WNY 1st Team in 1994. Dan won the “Jim Burt Award” (Outstanding Defensive Player Award) in 1994; he was also the Western New York “Defensive Player of Year” in 1994. Poulsen was a four-year letterman for NT. Poulsen continued his football career at the University at Buffalo and was a three-year letterman for the Bulls. After receiving his PhD in medicine at Texas Tech University, Poulsen was a professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Michael Snopkowski

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2000

Michael excelled at Baseball from1988-1990 and he was inducted into the NT Athletic Wall of Fame on February 12, 2000. He was team MVP in 1989 & 90; NFL All-Star & NFL Champs in 1989 & 90; All-WNY 1st Team as catcher in 1990; Continued career at Ohio University & was Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1994 MLB Draft. He was not supposed to be a catcher but one day, in practice for little league, Snopkowski did not want to play at third base and decided to put on the catchers equipment. The next night, he was behind the plate and was on a path to become one of the best players in program history. “He’s the best baseball player that North Tonawanda has had since I’ve been coaching, offensively and defensively,” said his head coach, the late Mike Eberwein, in a 1990 interview. Snopkowski spent three years at the varsity level and was a part of NT Baseball’s NFL title teams in 1989 and 1990. He became the WNY Player of the Year his senior campaign when he recorded a .547 batting average, 9 home runs and 30 RBIs. While he also had a three-year career with NT Football (most notably an 8-2 finish under George Drmacich in 1988). Snopkowski had a deep passion for the game of baseball. Many major leagues scouts, most notably of the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates, came to North Tonawanda to see him in action but when the MLB Draft came around, Snopkowski was not drafted as he announced that he wanted to pursue a college education. “I think going in college is something that is really important in a young person’s life,” he said. “Getting away from home, starting to become independent, doing things on your own. College is going to be a good thing for me.” Not only did he get an education, Snopkowski continued his baseball career at Ohio University, where he was a three-year letterman for the Bobcats and was named to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) team in 1994.

Steve Loeswick

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1999

Steve excelled in Volleyball from 1987-1992; He was inducted into the NTHS Athletic Wall of Fame on April 16,1999. He made the Varsity Volleyball team as 8th grader. Was Team MVP all 5 years he played. The boys Varsity Volleyball team was NFL Champs in 1989 & 1991. Steve was a 5-time NFL All-Star. He was an All-WNY 1st Team Selection in 1991. “Without him, we wouldn’t have been able to build up the program to where it is today,” said former coach Gary Lachut. Loeswick became the first big star for the program when Latchut inserted the 8th grader into the starting lineup in the program’s inaugural season. That first season, the Lumberjacks had a 1-14 record. Two years later, Loeswick and NT hoisted their first NFL title, with a 13-2 finish. The team MVP his entire five-year tenure, Loeswick won another league title and was named to the All-WNY team his senior year. In addition, Loeswick won a gold medal at the Empire State Games in Albany with the Men’s Scholastic Volleyball team, coached by Lachut. “I never had another natural player like Steve,” he added. After continuing his volleyball career at the University of Southern California (USC), Loeswick had a brief professional career in Germany before becoming a women’s college volleyball coach. He has coached at the University of North Florida after assistant coach stints at various schools, most notably LSU and Oklahoma.

Arthur Cady

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1999

Art was a leader on the NTHS Varsity Swimming team from 1968-1971; Inducted into Wall of Fame on April 16, 1999. Was 3-year letterman. Held School Records in 100-yard backstroke 59.9 seconds in 1969; Set School/Pool Record in 50 yard free-style (22.6 seconds) in 1969; Record in 400 Relay (49.4 seconds, 1970); Pool Record in 50 Yard Free-Style (22.3 seconds, 1971); New York State Record: 100-yard Freestyle 48.7 seconds in 1971; Named an All-American Swimmer in 1971. Was one of Swim Team Coach John Baronich’s all-time best swimmers, Cady made his varsity debut in the winter of 1968 and put-up impressive times for the next three years. As a sophomore, Cady broke the school record in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 59.9 seconds. In his junior year, Cady became the new record holder in the 400-yard relay at 49.4 seconds. His senior year, Cady became the New York State record holder in the 100-yard free-style (48.7 seconds), which led to him becoming an All-American.

Jack Ramsay

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1998

Diving & Swim Team 1970 to 1974; Inducted into Wall of Fame February 19, 1998. Was NT Swim Team MVP in 1973 & 1974, 3-year Letterman (1971-1974). Held Several School / Pool Records in Niagara Frontier League (NFL). In Section VI, Jack took 1st Place @ the Section VI Championship. Set new meet diving record 507.55 pts, 1974 was 1st Place in diving 437.95 pts. 1973 – 4th in sectionals and in 1972 New York State – 1st Place NYS Swimming and Diving Championships at West Point, Set new meet record 453.33 pts in 1974. 1 of 2 Divers on 1973 All-State team. Took 2nd place at NY State meet in 1973. Selected as a Diving All-American in 1974. Considered to be the greatest swimmer in NT history, Ramsay made his debut as a sophomore in the winter of 1971. After a second place finish in Albany in diving his junior year, Ramsay brought pride to NTHS in 1974 as he became the Section VI & New York State Champion in the event. Ramsay was the last Lumberjack to become a State Champion until Shawn Hoffman in 2008.

William Stoltman

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1998

Track, 1964-1968; inducted February 19, 19984-Year Letterman NFL Discus Champ 1966, 1967, 1968; record holder of 168’ in 1968 NFL Shot-Put Champ 1966-68 Section VI Discus Champ in ’68 (172’4”), 2nd in Shot-Put

Robert P. Stoltman

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1998

“Track, 1961-1965; inducted February 19, 1998

4-Year Letterman NFL Discus Champ 1964, 1965 NFL Shot-Put Champ 1964, 1965 Section VI Shot-Put Champ 1964, 1965 (54’2”) Discus Champ 1964, 1965 New York State Discus Champ in 1965 (WNY, State Record 173’8”)”

Richard Jaeger

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1998

“NT Swimming Coach, 1974-1997; inducted February 19, 1998

Coached Men’s Varsity from 1981-1997 238-25 record (.905) 6 undefeated seasons Ended career with 49 straight wins 63-5 at Rezel Junior High Also assisted in coaching Boys JV Swim TeamGirls Varsity and JV, and year-round competitive program in City of North Tonawanda Niagara Frontier League:9 titles in 16 years Coached 54 individual NFL Meet Champions Junior High League Champs 6 of 7 years Section VI Coached 19 Section VI individual meet Champs New York State Coached 41 boy Swimmers/Divers that qualified in 73 events at States, 1 State Champion Coached 10 All-Americans”

Varick Cutler

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1997

Played Basketball from 1967 to 1971; Inducted into Athletic Wall of Fame on February 7, 1997. He was a 3-Year Letterman from 1968 to 1971. Was a 2-time All-WNY Basketball Team selection. Won the Niagara Frontier League (NFL) scoring title twice (22.6 PPG in ’69-70 and 27.4 PPG in ’70-71). Varick Averaged 21.5 Points Per Game over his career; He had 1,270 career points. Cutler was the first 1,000-point scorer in NT history (Erik O’Bryan, Mike Miranto, Aaron Davis only others in later years). Cutler had the School Record of 508 points in 1970-71. Had a 40-20 Won/Loss record with Lumberjacks Basketball. Lumberjacks 7 Cutler had Sectional semifinals appearance in 1968-69 and a Sectional finals appearance in 1969-70. Cutler is one of just two players to average 20+ Points Per Game for career (also Paul Szczepaniec, 1974-1976). Finished NT Basketball Career with 60% Field Goals made & 71% Free Throw %; Culer had 8 – 30+ point games along with averaging 14 rebounds & 5 blocks per game. Named High School All-American & Top 100 Player in Sports Illustrated. Selected to play in the “Capital District School Classics” in Albany for the New York State team that took place over North-East NY State All-Stars. Varick was offered full basketball scholarships by 175 NCAA Division I Colleges. He played at both Maryland & LaSalle Universities. While at LaSalle, Cutler lead his team to the National College Basketball Playoffs, when only 16 teams were invited to the tournament.!

Rick Jaszczak

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1997

Ran Track, 1964 to 1968; Inducted into NT Athletic Wall of Fame on February 7, 1997; Rick was NT Track 4-Year Letterman; His events included: 440 Yard Run & Pole Vault. Was Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Champion in 440-Yard Run. Set WNY Record in 440-Yard Run (49.5 seconds); and in Region 1 – AAU Junior Olympics (51.0 seconds) in 440-Yard Run. Rick set NY State Record of 49.3 seconds in 440-Yard Run on June 1, 1968; Took 1st place in NYS Track and Field Championships in 440-Yard Run with time of 49.3 seconds, Event was held in Port Jefferson, Long Island. Rick was a NT Football 2-Year Letterman (1966 & 1967). Was a running back and linebacker and was the Eldredge Club Award Winner. Was a 4-Year Letterman in NT Gymnastics. Events included: High Bar, Rings, Vaulting. Rick was 2nd in WNY in the High Bar event. Performed so well in the Marine Physical Fitness Test that he was Awarded – 1st Place in WNY

Norman Keller

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1997

Football, Wrestling, Track, 1959-1962; inducted February 7, 1997 NT Football 2-Year Letterman (1960, 1961) Glenn Gray Award winner NT Wrestling 2-Year Letterman (1960-61, 1961-62) Captain of NFL Championship Team Sectional Champ in 155 bracket (1962) Went on to wrestle at University of Buffalo from 1963 to 1966 NT Track 3-Year Letterman Events: High Jumps, Hurdles, Relay Gym Teacher in North Tonawanda in 1967 Killed in action in Vietnam on June 4, 1968 as a combat medic in the U.S. Army. Keller was assigned to D Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Commendation Medals:2 Purple Hearts Vietnam Campaign Republic of Vietnam Cross of Galentry Combat Infantry Badge Bronze Star NYS Conspicuous Service Cross National Defense

Brian Krause

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1997

Was on North Tonawanda Swimming Team from 1964 to 1968; He was inducted into the Athletics Wall of Fame on February 7, 1997; Set Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Records in: 100 Free-Style event (49.3 seconds), 200 Free-Style (1:49.0), 400 Free-Style (3:52.2); Set Section VI Records: 50 Free-Style (22.4 seconds) 100 Free-Style (48.1 seconds), 200 Free-Style (1:48), 1400 Free-Style (3:52.2); New York State Records set by Krause: 100 Free-Style, 200 Free-Style, 400 Free-Style. Set High School All-American records in those same events. Krause won the “Billy Kelly Award” – as the Outstanding Student Athlete in Western New York.

Michael McCluhan

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1995

“Swimming, 1981-1985; inducted October 22, 1995

Niagara Frontier League records in 200 Medley Relay, 100 Yard Free-Style, 100 Yard Backstroke Left NTHS with every record in swimming events New York State Records:3rd in 200 Medley 4th in 200 Free-Style 1st in 100 Backstroke All-American in 200 Medley Relay (1:38.94) and 100 Backstroke (53.43)”

John “Chick” Chiasera

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 1995

“Football, Track, Baseball, 1958-1962; inducted October 22, 1995

NT Football 3-year Letterman Captain Senior Year Leading Niagara Frontier League scorer in 1960, 1961

1st Team NFL in 1960, 1961 1st Team WNY in 1960, 1961 Only player to win scoring title two years in a row January 11, 1962 – Selected to 11th annual Scholastic All-American High School Football Team by Scholastic Magazine NT Track 2-Year Letterman NFL Champs 1962 Section VI Co-Champs 1962 Events: 100 Yard Dash, 4×110 Relay, Long Jump On Varsity Baseball in Spring of 1960”

Aaron Davis

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2021

Aaron Davis – NT District Athletic Wall of Fame Inductee October 15, 2021

North Tonawanda High School Accomplishments:

– Football All-Time Scoring Leader with 261 Points
– All-Time Touchdowns Leader with 35 TD’s
– 2nd All-Time Leader in Interceptions with 10
– Basketball All-Time Leader in Points with 1,674
– Basketball All-Time Leader in Assists with 325
– 2nd All-Time in Rebounds with 805
– Only Athlete in NT History to Start all 4 Years on Varsity Football & Basketball
– Played Varsity Basketball as 8th Grader
– Basketball – Three Time 1st Team All-Niagara Frontier League (NFL)  2007, 2008 & 2009
– Basketball Third Team All-WNY in 2009
– Two-Time “Tonawanda News Player of the Year”
– Football 2009 1st Team All-NY State
– Football Two-Time 2nd Team All-NY State
– 2009 Football State Championship Team
– Basketball Captain – 2008 & 2009
– Inducted into NT Football Hall of Fame in 2016
– Inducted into NTHS Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018

Post High School Accomplishments:

– Played NCAA Division II Basketball at Daemen College and won a national championship his senior year

Brianna Larson

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2021

North Tonawanda High School Accomplishments – 2011 NTHS Graduate

Participated in Bowling, Tennis and Softball
NT School Record – High per game bowling average – 221
NT School Record- High three game series – 774
NT School Record – 1371 (6 game series) at Festival of Lights Tournament
All-Section VI Team selection – 2009, 2010, 2011
New York State All-State Team – 2009, 2010, 2011
Niagara Frontier League (NFL) Team Champions – 2008, 2010, 2011
1st Team NFL selection- 2010, 2011
2011 Section VI – Sectionals Class A Champions
“Scholar Athlete” all 6 years of Varsity Bowling Team participation
Varsity Bowling since 7th Grade
NTHS Team Captain – 2010, 2011

University of Pikeville, Kentucky (UPIKE) – 2015 Graduate

1st Place finish in Collegiate Recruitment Tournament
2012 & 2015 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Champion
2013 & 2014 United States Bowling Championship – Intercollegiate Team Championship National Runner-Up (USBC ITC)
2015 USBC ITC All-Tournament Team
Ranked 10th Best Women’s Collegiate Bowler in the United States in 2015
Mid-South Conference Team C

Dan Fire

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2021

Dan Fire – NT District Athletic Wall of Fame Inductee October 15, 2021

Wrestling – Coach & Wrestler

North Tonawanda High School Accomplishments:

– Inducted into the North Tonawanda Wrestling Wall of Fame in 2016
– NTHS Varsity Wrestling Team Captain 1966 to 1967 as Wrestler
– 1967 Sophomore Section VI Championship Finalist
– 1969 Captain Oscar Smith High School District Team Championship
– NTHS Varsity Wrestling Coach from 1990 to 1996 & 2010 to 2016
– 15 Years NTHS Wrestling Coach
– Achieved 111 over-all NTHS Varsity Wrestling Career Match Wins as Coach
– Coached NTHS Section VI Championship Team in 1995
– Coaching Honors include:
– 1994 Niagara Frontier League (NFL) “Coach of the Year”
– 1995 Western NY Coaches Association “Coach of the Year”
– 2016 NFL Officials Association “Coach of the Year”
– 2016 Niagara Frontier League (NFL) “Coach of the Year”
– 2016 Section VI Wrestling Coaches Association “Coach of the Year”
– 2016 NT “Lumberyard – Coach of the Year”
– Six time “Coach of the Year”
– Coach Fire proudly Coached:
– New York State Heavyweight Champion – Dan Poulsen, 1995 NT Graduate
– 35 total Section VI Wrestling

Katie Sarkovics

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2021

NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC WALL OF FAME
Katie Sarkovics Gabriel NTHS Class of 2000
VOLLEYBALL
JV Volleyball (1994)
Varsity Volleyball (1995-1999)
• NYS Class A State Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
• NFL League Champions (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)
• 1st Team All-WNY (1998, 1999)
• 2nd Team All-WNY (1997)
• 1st Team NFL All-League Team (1997, 1999)
• 2nd Team NFL All-League Team (1998)
• NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Award at NY State Finals (1999)
• WNY Senior Girls All-Star Team (1999)
• All-Tournament Team – Fredonia Tourney, Lady Jacks Spike Fest, Sweet Home Invitational, Eden Invitational
• Varsity Captain (1999)

BASKETBALL
JV Basketball (1995-1996)
Varsity Basketball (1997-1998)
• Varsity Captain (1998/99 season)
• NFL League Champions (1998/99 season)

SOFTBALL
JV Softball 1995 (8th grade)

POST HIGH SCHOOL ACHEIVEMENT
• Division 1 Volleyball Full Scholarship to Siena College, Albany NY (2000- 2004)
• Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management May 2004

Mike Eberwein

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2021

Mike Eberwein – North Tonawanda Baseball & Swim Team Coach.
Inducted into NT Wall of Fame – October 15, 2021
Nickname = “Coach Ebs”

– Coached Baseball for 38 Years:
– NT Freshman Baseball 1963 to 1980
– NT Varsity Baseball 1981 to 2001
– 1989 to 1991 Three Straight Years – NFL Champions
– 1994 & 2001 – Led NTHS Baseball to Section VI Title
– Coached NT JV Swim Team from 1964 to 1979
– Holds NTHS Baseball Wins Record: 249 Wins
– Awarded Niagara Frontier League Umpires Award – 2 times
– Math Teacher – North Tonawanda Schools for 35 Years
– Helped coordinate efforts to start the Buffalo State Teachers College Baseball Program
– Starred on the school’s Baseball Team as the starting Second Baseman in the late 1950’s

Mike Eberwein
North Tonawanda baseball will forever be associated with the players Stan Rojek (who was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers before the program even existed) and Ricky Brooks. But this man is definitely the coach that will forever be linked to this program. Born in the City of Tonawanda, Eberwein began his teaching career in the NT school district in 1958 and was a part of the high school’s math department for 35 years. In 1963, Eberwein began his coaching career at NT as a swimming coach before beginning his tenure with the baseball program as the head of the freshman team. In 1983, Eberwein was named the skipper of the varsity program and turned North Tonawanda into one of the best teams in Western New York. From 1989 through the spring of 1991, the Lumberjacks were on top of the Niagara Frontier League as “Coach Ebs” led them to a three-peat. Leading the way for the first two titles was catcher Mike Snopkowski. When Eberwein passed away in 2006, just before his 70th birthday, Snopkowski said of his former skipper in his eulogy, “For those of us that had the good fortune of playing for him and getting to know him, we grew to cherish the times that we were all together. In those moments, we were always encouraged to be our best, expected to try our hardest, and most of all, Coach Ebs demanded that we respect each other and ourselves.” In addition to winning league titles, Eberwein and the Jacks found success in the postseason. In 1994, after upsetting the legendary Bob Barrows and the Orchard Park Quakers in the quarterfinals, the Lumberjacks, who came into the postseason with an 8-9 record, won their first Section VI title in over four decades with their victory over Kenmore East. The Lumberjacks finished the season with a 12-10 record after falling to Horseheads High School (Section IV) in the Class A Regionals. Eberwein was able to go out on top when he retired after the 2001 season as the Lumberjacks won another sectional title and advanced to the Class A Far West Regionals before being eliminated by McQuaid, who was ranked 25th in the nation at the time. Leading the team that season was senior pitcher Danny Conaway with a 9-2 record, a 0.32 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 13 appearances. Reflecting back, Conaway says that Eberwein was a player’s coach. “He was very laid back but was great at putting the right people in the right spot,” he said. “His coaching style was a perfect mix of fun and professional. He was always available off the field as well and really cared how we were doing in our personal life. That is one thing I always respected about him.”

Traver Zayatz

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2021

Traver Zayatz – NT District Athletic Wall of Fame Inductee October 15, 2021

Traver Zayatz Football, Basketball, Track 1988-1992
1992 NTHS Graduate

North Tonawanda High School Accomplishments:

– Captain of Football Team & Basketball Team Senior Year
– Don Majikowski Award as Top QB in WNY
– Street & Smith “Top 25 Defensive Back’s in USA”
– Four Year Football Letterman
– Played Defensive Back, Punter, Wide Receiver and QB on NT Football Team
– 2 Years on Varsity Basketball
– 1st Team ALL-WNY in Basketball
– 1st Team All-WNY in Football
– NT High School Triple Jump Record of over 48’
– 4 Year Letterman on Track Team
– 2004 Inductee into NT Football Hall of Fame

Post High School Accomplishments:

– Coached NT JV Football Team
– Coached NT Girls Basketball

John Baronich

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2022

John Baronich
Coaching Experience
10 years North Tonawanda Swimming and Diving Coach (1965-1975)
Coaching Highlights
Section 6 Champions three times (1967, 1968 and 1972)
State Championship 1968
Coached Four All-American Swimmers and Divers along with one State Champion
Tom Skuce:
1966 (state champion) in the 100 Meter
Brian Krause:
1967 in the 200 and 400 Freestyle
1968 in the 100 and 400 Freestyle
Art Cadey:
1971 60 Freestyle
Jack Ramsey:
1974 100 Meter

Team held the 400 Free Relay State Record in 1967 with time of 3:24.8

Coach Baronich personally encouraged every swimmer and diver to set their highest possible goals for themselves and the team. He counseled that on means available to realize those goals, both athletic and academic.

Brandi Trapasso Cochran

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2022

North Tonawanda High School/Post Graduate Accomplishments
Brandi Trapasso Cochran Volleyball
• JV Volleyball (1994)
• Varsity Volleyball 5 years (1995 – 1999)
• NFL Champions (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) 5 year league record 69 – 1
• Section VI Class A Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
• Far West Regional Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
• NYSPHSAA Class A State Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
• 1st teams All NFL (1998, 1999)
• 1st team All WNY (1999), 2nd team All WNY (1998)
• 1st team All State (1999)
• All Tournament Teams: Frontier Invitational, Lady Jacks Invitational, Sweet Home Invitational, Cougar Challenge (Mentor, Ohio), Eden Invitational
• Varsity Team Captain (1999)
• WNY Senior Girls All Star Team (1999)
• Empire State Games Gold Medalist (1998, 1999)

Indoor Track
• Varsity Indoor Track 5 years (1995 – 2000)
• Section VI Runner Up high jump (1999, 2000)
• State Qualifier high jump (1999, 2000) *Graduated with girls’ indoor track school record for high jump (5’3”)

Outdoor Track
• Varsity Outdoor Track 5 years (1995 – 2000)
• NFL Champion in high jump, long jump, & 4×100 meter relay (2000)
• NFL Girls Track Team Champions (2000)
• Section VI Runner Up high jump and long jump (2000)
• State Qualifier high jump and long jump (2000) o Finished 3rd (high jump) and 5th (long jump) in NY state for Class A (2000)
*Graduated with girls’ outdoor track school records for high jump (5’5”) & 4×100 m team relay

Post High School Accomplishments
• Played Division I Volleyball at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA (2000 – 2003) o Patriot League Champions (2000)
NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament Bid (2000)
Patriot League Rookie of the Year (2000) Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year (2000) 1st team All Patriot League (2003) 2nd team All Patriot League (2002)
2nd team CoSida Academic All District (2000, 2001) Set Bucknell and Patriot League volleyball individual records for most digs in a career (2003) Patriot League record holder for most digs in a league tournament match (2000)
First player in Bucknell Volleyball program history to record over 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs (2003) Bucknell Volleyball Team Captain (2003) Bison Club Award – Volleyball (2004)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude (2004)
• Master’s Degree, Mathematics Education (University at Buffalo, 2007)
• High School Mathematics Teacher, Niagara Wheatfield (2004 – present)
• Niagara Wheatfield Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach (2006 – present) NFL Champions (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021) Section VI Class A Champions (2018, 2020, 2021) Far West Regional Champions (2018, 2021) NYSPHSAA Class A State Finalists (2018) NYSPHSAA Class A State Semi-Finalists (2021) NY Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2018)

Breean Trapasso Martin

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2022

NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

VOLLEYBALL
JV Volleyball (1994)
Varsity Volleyball (1995 – 1999)
NYSPHSAA Class A State Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
Far West Regional Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
Section VI Class A Champions (1997, 1998, 1999)
NFL League Champions (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)
Five year league record 69 – 1
1st team All WNY (1997, 1998, 1999)
1st team All NFL (1997, 1998, 1999)
1st team All State (1999)
WNY Senior Girls All Star team (1999)
All-Tournament team selections – Eden Invitational, Fredonia Invitational, Frontier Invitational, Lady Jacks Invitational, Sweet Home Invitational
Tournament MVP – Cougar Challenge; Mentor, Ohio
Varsity Team Captain (1999)
Empire State Games Gold Medalist (1999)

INDOOR TRACK
Varsity Indoor Track (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
Section VI runner up 55 m (2000)
State Qualifier 55 m (2000)

OUTDOOR TRACK
Varsity Outdoor Track (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
NFL Girls Track Team Champions (2000)
4 X 100 meter relay NFL Champions and school record (2000)

POST HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Played Division 1 Volleyball at Bucknell University, Lewisburg PA (2000 – 2003)
Patriot League Champions (2000)
NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament Bid (2000)
Patriot League Player of the Week Honors
Bucknell Volleyball Team Captain (2003)
2nd team All Patriot League (2003)
2nd team CoSida Academic All District team(2002)
1st team CoSida Academic All District team (2003)
Alvin F. Jackson Memorial Scholar Athlete Award Recipient (2004)
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Suma Cum Laude, Bucknell University (2004)
Masters Degree, Mathematics Education, University at Buffalo (2007)
High School Mathematics Teacher, Sweet Home High School (2004 – present)
Sweet Home Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach (2006 – present)
ECIC Division II Champions (2012, 2020, 2021)
Section VI Class A Champions (2006, 2013)

Britni Trapasso

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2022

North Tonawanda High School Volleyball Accomplishments

Varsity Volleyball (1994– 1998)
NYSPHSAA Class A State Champions (1997, 1998)
Far West Regional Champions (1997, 1998)
Section VI Class A Champions (1997, 1998)
NFL League Champions (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
All NFL team (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
All WNY team (1997,1998)
All State team (1998)
WNY Senior Girls All Star team (1998)
All-Tournament team selection- Eden Invitational, Frontier Invitational, Lady Jacks Invitational
Varsity Team Captain (1997 and 1998)
Channel 7 Athlete of the week (1998)

Post High School Accomplishments

4 year starter at Le Moyne College, Syracuse NY (1999 – 2002)
Northeast 10 Player of the Week Honors
Le Moyne Volleyball Team Captain (2002)
All Northeast 10 team honors (2002)
Holds Le Moyne College school record for most assists in a match.
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Elementary Education, Le Moyne College (2003)
• Masters Degree, Curriculum and Instruction Buffalo State College (2008)
TESOL Certificate (2018)
• ENL teacher, Buffalo Public School #79 Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence (2006 – present)
• Hutch Tech Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach (2013–present)
Buffalo Public School Volleyball League Champions (8 years)

Shawn Hoffman

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIVING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Varsity diving team (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-0)
• School record holder in 6 dive score (364.00) and 11 dive score (606.35)
• Niagara Frontier League Champion (2007, 2008)
• Section VI Champion (2008)
• NYSPHSAA Champion (2008)
• NISCA All American (2007, 2008)
• Thomas E. Hewitt Award winner (2008)
• Section VI NYS Sportsmanship Award (2008)
POST HOGN SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Division I at Duke University (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12)
• Broke school record on Platform (309.15) as a freshman (2009)
• 3x NCAA Zone Championship qualifier (2009, 2011, 2012)
• Finalist on 3 Meter at 2012 NCAA Zone B Championships
• 3x ACC Honor Roll

Darrik Bloomfield

Inducted Into the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2022

Three sport athlete – Baseball, Football, Basketball.
1st Team All-State Football 2009 – defensive back.
1st Team All-Western New York Football 2009 – defense
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MVP State Football Championship game – 2009
All Western New York football defense 2009 first team.

Basketball Hall of Fame award.

Niagara Frontier League (NFL) champs 2009- 2010