HOPE585’s reimagine initiative co-designs a community-driven response that moves youth and their families from systemic trauma to a place of power and belonging.

For the past two-plus decades, the Leo Club has participated in this annual charity basketball game that brings students, family, friends, and the community together in support of a different cause each year.

The Churchville-Chili LEO Club is comprised of students in grades 7–12 in the Churchville-Chili School District. The group is proudly sponsored by the Churchville Lions Club and is engaged in a wide variety of community service activities. For information, contact LEO Club Advisor Janelle Hernandez at JHernandez@cccsd.org.

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Sectional Championship winners are:

Class A1

•Girls 1,000 Meter Run: Aubrey Sudol, Churchville-Chili, 3:02.85

•Girls 3,000 Meter Run: Hannah Khuns, Churchville-Chili, 10:52.23

•Girls High Jump: Arlie Sears, Hilton, 5-05.00

•Girls Pole Vault: Alexis Gerig, Hilton, 11-09.00

•Girls Long Jump: Annaleigh Green, Hilton, 18-04.50

•Girls Triple Jump: Annaleigh Green, Hilton, 36-06.00

•Boys Shot Put: Ivan Gurman, Spencerport, 49-04.75

Class A2

•Girls 300 Meter Dash: Molly McJury, Brockport, 42.37

•Girls 1,000 Meter Run: Mia Rugari, Brockport, 3:12.68

•Girls 4×400 Meter Relay: Sophia Barbel, Brea DeCoste, Bella Monnat, and Molly McJury, Brockport, 4:19.49

Class B3

•Girls Pole Vault: Katherine Rogoyski, Byron-Bergen, 10-07.00

•Boys 55 Meter Hurdles: Colin Rea, Byron-Bergen, 7.78

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Class A1 Individual Champions

• 103 lb. Chrystian Velez, Hilton
• 126 lb. Nick Testa, Hilton
• 132 lb. Jon Testa, Hilton

Class A2 Individual Champions

• 110 lb. Josh Glover, Churchville-Chili
• 132 lb. Jayden Miesch, Brockport
• 150 lb. Nathan Frost, Churchville-Chili
• 157 lb. Tate Wardman, Spencerport
• 165 lb. William Wood, Brockport
• 175 lb. Porter Vega, Spencerport
• 190 lb. Dylan Fitzgerald, Brockport
• 215 lb. Jeremiah Morgan, Spencerport

Class B3 Individual Champions

• 175 lb. Solomon Smith, Byron-Bergen
• 157 lb. Parker Moore, Byron-Bergen

By Warren Kozireski

Kendall has already equaled their win total from all last season with their ninth coming on February 2 against Attica, using a stifling man defense and a fast-paced offense to literally run away from many opponents.

All but one of their first nine wins were by double-digits, with their largest margin of victory being 40 points. And they have allowed more than 50 points only twice in their victories.

It’s been a bit of a family affair with two D’Agostinos and two Contes, along with junior Noah Morehouse as the core, with help from freshman Ryan Gaesser.

Junior CJ D’Agostino leads the team, averaging 14.8 points per game and in rebounding with 115 (53 offensive), while senior and cousin Vincent D’Agostino is second in points (13.9 ppg) and second in assists with 34.

Senior point guard (since senior starter Justin Rhodes was injured), Jonathan Conte led the squad with 64 assists, was second with 63 rebounds, and stood third on the scoring chart with 7.8 ppg, while freshman Samuel Conte was third in rebounding with 59 and chipping in seven points per game.

“We’re pretty unselfish on this team; our defense is our offense, we get the ball and get up quick,” Vincent D’Agostino said. “Our offense comes from our defense, and when we keep a strong defensive game, then our offense is always there.”

The Eagles were limiting opponents to shooting just 36% from the field, outrebounding them by 134 boards in 13 games, and combined for 150 steals.

“High intensity the whole game; even when we’re struggling on offense, we maintain a high intensity on defense,” Jonathan Conte said.

“We put a lot of energy into defense and rebounding…we have 15 to 20 assists every game, and I think that’s a beautiful thing,” noted head coach Kevin Rhodes. “We emphasize coachability, hard work, and being a great teammate. You might go 0-21, but if you can be those three things, you can build great memories and great experiences and relationships.”

Kendall last won a league title in 2014-15 and was the ninth seed last season for the playoffs before falling in the quarterfinals. As of February 3, they were slotted sixth in Class C1.

“We knew that we could come back, work in the offseason, and we can go deeper in sectionals this year, and that’s what we’re working to do,” Jonathan Conte said.

They will honor their past on Senior Night, February 12, when they will induct the championship 1975-76 boys basketball team, led by Roosevelt and Nate Bouie, into the Hall of Fame on their 50^th anniversary. The team was ranked first by the New York State Sports Writers as the top team in the state after winning sectionals, the Genesee Region League, and 55 straight victories.

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Seniors
Grace Jackson, Reda Shaibi, and Abigail Solano

Juniors
Ava Baggesen, Lily Barczys, Logan Barvian, Lee Beaman, Gionna Bellanca, Reece Benjamin, Isabella Brauen, Annabel Brogcinski, Rachael Burrows, Joey Cerretto, Emma Charron, Chloe Coon, Sean Courtney, Alena Doan, Kayla Doan, Joseph Estes, Audrina Forrest, Sienna Gropp, Yana Gross, Braylie Hildemann, Julia Hinman, Cadence Hoffman, Oliver Hoock, Haley Hunt, Nathan Huynh, Brody Kaye, Elizabeth King, Giana LaMonica, Alexa Latronica, Nathan Long, Addison Lynch, Mikayla Magin, Molly Mahoney, Connor Mancuso, Abigail Marcello, Zachary Miceli, Brooke Nieskes, Samantha O’Hara, Audra Olas, Jackson Pagano-Stott, Emily Patterson, Jackson Penna, Ethan Podanowski, Lylah Prince, Malina Quinn, Lucas Schicker, Michael Schmidt-Tieu-Truong, Jackson Schneider, Maya Sillick, Leah Silsbee, Kayla Smith, Lila Tette, Anh Tran, and Daniel Zarpentine.

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Children residing in the Spencerport School District who will be 4 years old on December 1, 2026, are eligible for the program. Parents/guardians can access the online application and additional information about the programat https://www.spencerportschools.org/pre-kindergarten-program-u-p-k.

All applications are due by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. Those with questions or who require support may call 585-349-5135.

New this year: To be eligible for the lottery, students must also be registered with the district prior to the lottery date set for Monday, March 2, 2026.

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Churchville-Chili senior midfielder Chris Keller (right) was named to the United Soccer Coaches’ High School All-America Team. He was recognized for his accomplishments at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony on January 17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Convention. He is pictured here with Coach John Mahoney. Photo from @CCCSDbsoccer on X.

Brockport’s Mackenzie Miesch (left) won the 100 lb. title at the Monroe County Girls Wrestling Championships on January 19 (photo from @MCPSAC on X). Hilton’s Brooklynn Fitzgerald (right) is the 114 lb. Monroe County Champion and was named Most Outstanding Lower Weight Wrestler (photo from @HiltonCadets on X).

Hilton’s girls bowling team took the Division 2 title at the Dave Roethel Memorial Tournament on January 19. The win was a team effort, with all bowlers performing well. Freshman Serenity Ryan posted the second-highest game (231) and second-highest series (1,129 six-game series) of the tournament. For the boys, freshman Matthew Getty rolled a 287, the high game of the tournament in boys Division 1. Photos from @HiltonVBowling on X.

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Senior Isaac Bailey secured his first trip to the state competition in impressive fashion, scoring a personal-best 452.05 at the Webster Yeti Classic on January 9. Bailey’s breakthrough performance earned him a spot alongside freshman Jordan Leastman and senior Kyler Thomas, marking a rare and remarkable achievement for the Saints.

Leastman, despite being a freshman, will be making his second appearance at the state meet, while Thomas will compete at states for the third time in his high school career. Thomas continues to build on an already stellar résumé and currently sits ranked first in New York State.

The trio’s accomplishments place them firmly in Churchville-Chili history. All three divers rank among the program’s top five all-time scorers, holding the first, third, and fifth positions. Their dominance extends beyond the school record books: all three are ranked among the top five divers in Section V this season.

Churchville-Chili now stands as the only Section V team with more than one diver qualified for the state competition and may ultimately be the only team in the section to send three divers to Ithaca. The program’s continued success reflects the steady leadership of longtime diving coach Ricky Krebs, whose commitment to athlete development has helped elevate Churchville-Chili diving to the state level year after year.

As the postseason approaches, the Saints’ diving program continues to raise the bar, showcasing depth, consistency, and elite-level performances on the board. This historic achievement underscores not only individual excellence but the continued growth and success of Churchville-Chili diving at the sectional and state level.

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Photo: Churchville-Chili divers (l-r) Isaac Bailey, Jordan Leastman, and Kyler Thomas have all qualified for state competition.

Ms. Morasco brings a depth of financial and operational leadership experience spanning public school districts, public accounting, higher education, government, and nonprofit organizations. She currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance in the Kenmore–Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, where she oversees a $190 million budget; provides strategic fiscal guidance to the superintendent and board; directs key operational departments; and manages capital projects, audits, and districtwide risk management.

Prior to her current role, Ms. Morasco served as the School Business Administrator at Oakfield-Alabama Central School District, where she led all business office functions and district operations, and developed long-term financial and reserve plans that were approved by the Board of Education. Her earlier career includes roles in accounting, compliance, and financial oversight across higher education, public accounting, and nonprofit organizations—experience that has given her a comprehensive understanding of fiscal systems, controls, and accountability.

Ms. Morasco holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and a Certificate of Advanced Study in School District Business Leadership from SUNY Brockport. She is also an active member of ASBO New York, where she currently serves as Chair of the Membership Committee.

“We are confident that Nicole’s extensive expertise, strategic mindset, and forward-thinking approach will be invaluable to the continued success of our District,” said Superintendent Sean Bruno. “Her exemplary leadership and dedication to fiscal integrity make her an outstanding addition to our team.”

The District also extends its appreciation to Darrin Winkley, whose more than three decades of service have profoundly shaped the organization’s stability and success. Mr. Winkley’s leadership, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to responsible financial stewardship have benefited generations of students, staff, families, and community members.

“We are sincerely grateful for Darrin’s steady guidance and partnership over the years,” Superintendent Sean Bruno added. “His impact on our District is immeasurable, and we look forward to celebrating his exceptional career as he transitions into a well-deserved retirement this April.”

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