29th Year
1997-2026
Over 2500 Photos
waynealumni.org
29th Year
1997-2026
Over 2500 Photos
waynealumni.org
The 2024 All Greater Rochester Awards are out, and Wayne figured prominently in Boys basketball. Cameron Blankenberg was selected Player of the Year, and PJ Ostrowski was also selected to the team. Bill Thomson was selected as Coach of the Year.
Leah Burke was also selected for Girls bowling.
Congratulations to all!
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From 1957 Wayne Eagle
The Wayne boys basketball team came up short, falling to Glens Falls 50 – 37. It was a hard task with Glens Falls essentially playing a home game. But overall a great season, Section V Class A champs, winning the NY West Region, and not losing a game in Section V and finishing 23 – 3 overall.
More info on the season at https://waynealumni.org/basketball/?page_id=1198.
The Wayne boys basketball team defeated Friends Academy 61 – 48 in the semi-final game to advance to the Class A State Championship game. They will play Glens Falls at 5:15 PM on Saturday March 16.
The game will be streamed live, also On Demand later, though a subscription/fee is required. See https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa.
There is also a watch party planned at K2 Brothers Brewing (former Freewill Elementary School).
Go Eagles!!!
From 2006 Wayne Eagle Page 93
Wayne Central advanced in the state tournament, defeating Section VI champs Williamsville South 58 – 41 at Buffalo State Saturday afternoon. Moving on the first time Wayne has qualified for the state tournament.
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Sad news. Anthony Moshano, the World War II veteran, first principal of the Ontario Primary School when it opened in 1963, and subsequently the Ontario Elementary and Wayne High School and Superintendent of Wayne Central, has died at age 103. Read the full obituary here:
https://waynetimes.com/obituaries/moshano-anthony-hank/
The Wayne Boys basketball won the Section V Class A sectional title this evening, defeating East High 48-43 at the Blue Cross Arena. They finished the season at 22 wins and 2 losses, with both losses being at a tournament in Florida in December. They were undefeated against Section V teams.
Congratulations for a great season!
Wayne Central School District is proud to announce that Bill Thomson has been awarded the Class A Tom Downey Coach of the Year in Section V for the second time and also the Finger Lakes East Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for the sixth time in his coaching career. The honors bestowed upon him by his coaching peers recognize Thomson’s outstanding dedication and achievements in guiding the Wayne Central School District boys basketball team to excellence. Thomson has coached boys basketball at Wayne Central School District for an impressive 33 years, with 22 years dedicated to coaching at the varsity level.
Bill Thomson’s coaching success is anchored in his commitment to building strong connections with players, emphasizing rapport, and working to enhance their individual and team performance. Motivated by a desire to see his players surpass their expectations, Thomson’s coaching philosophy revolves around achieving higher levels of success, instilling teamwork, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. His unwavering dedication to these principles has not only molded successful athletes but has also significantly contributed to the positive development of the entire Wayne High School Basketball Program.
The Class A Coach of the Year recognition was celebrated at the Section V Coaches Banquet on Thursday, February 29, at the Rochester Institute of Technology Conference Center. Thomson’s peers and colleagues gathered to honor his exceptional coaching achievements and contributions to the basketball community.
Wayne Central School District extends its heartfelt congratulations to Bill Thomson on this well-deserved accolade and looks forward to continued success under his leadership in the years to come.
Wayne Boys won their semi-final game against Pittsford-Sutherland 44 – 34, to advance to the Class A title game. They will face East High at 6PM on Saturday March 2 at the Blue Cross Arena.
https://sectionv.org/tournaments/brackets/2023-24-Boys-Basketball-Sectionals—Class-A/981
From 1987 Wayne Eagle Page 75
Wayne Boys basketball finished 14 – 0 in the Finger Lakes East league, and 16 – 2 overall in the regular season. They have won their first two matchups in sectionals (Class A), and play Pittsford-Sutherland in the semi-finals Feb. 26th, 8PM at Webster-Schroeder High School.
Come out and support the Eagles! As far as I can tell, tickets only available electronically for a smart phone at :
https://gofan.co/event/1428439?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV
Here is where all the info can be found about tickets:
https://sectionv.org/sports/2022/5/24/gofan_digital_ticketing.aspx