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28th Year
1997-2024
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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
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
Hopefully classmates have received a reunion flyer in the mail. If not, maybe you’ve moved or we just couldn’t locate an address. Here is the basic info, to download a copy of the info with form and info to send back, go to the Reunions page.
Thursday Sept 19 – a bonfire at Bill Dixon’s, 3689 S Main Street, Marion, NY starts at dusk – BYOB and lawn chairs.
Friday, Sept 20 – Golf outing – email Rick Lang for details and to register if interested by May 1st – (his email on the form at page linked above).
6PM – TGIF gathering at Young-Sommer Winery, 4287 Jersey Road, Williamson, NY 14589. Young -Sommer wines by the glass and locally crafted beers will be available for purchase. Lite snacks will be provided.
Saturday, Sept 21 – A tour of Wayne Central High school. Time is TBA. Then in the evening, we’ll be meeting at the Ontario Country Club, 2101 Country Club Lane. 5:30 cocktails 7PM dinner. We’ll have music provided by Pat Runne (Class of ‘73) and you may even see one or two of your favorite teachers to reminisce & chat with!
Sunday Sept 22 – Cap off a great long weekend with a farewell brunch at Casey Park, Knickerbocker Road, in Ontario. It will start at 10 and there will be a sign up at our Saturday night dinner for items needed for brunch. (for those of you traveling, there will be items that can easily be picked up at Tops or Wegmans – no baking necessary!)
Go to Reunions page to download the mailer we sent out.
I happened to come across this photo in my family’s collection. It was a slide that I scanned a few years ago. It was the summer of 1967, my little league (called Major League) Ontario Recreation team was playing a game on a ball field located at the Wayne Central High School. You can see the TC Armstrong Middle School under construction in the background. That is actually me pitching, I think we were the Giants, and Gary Pixley was our coach. One thing I do remember, I pitched a no hitter, though I had two walks!!
