Each season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors teams and individuals who excel academically while participating in interscholastic sports. Their recognition program highlights the importance of academic success alongside athletic commitment.
Valley Central is proud to announce that all nine of its fall varsity teams received the prodigious honor of being named Scholar Athlete Teams:
- Boys Soccer
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Girls Soccer
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Boys Cross Country
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Girls Cross Country
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Football
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Game Day Cheer
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Girls Swimming and Diving
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Girls Tennis
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Girls Volleyball
Team recognition is earned when the top 75% of a team’s roster achieves a combined GPA of 90.0 or higher.
In addition to their team accomplishments, we are thrilled to announce that 123 individual student‑athletes earned the distinction of NYSPHSAA Scholar‑Athlete, which is awarded to students who maintain a GPA of 90 or above during their sports season. This achievement reflects the discipline, balance, and determination our athletes bring to every aspect of their lives.
Our fall athletes have demonstrated what it truly means to be students first and competitors second. Balancing practices, games, travel, and training while still excelling academically is no small feat. Their achievements reflect the strength of our programs, the dedication of our coaches, and the support of our school community.
We couldn’t be prouder of every athlete who contributed to this season’s success. Their hard work sets the tone for the year ahead, and we look forward to celebrating even more accomplishments in the winter and spring seasons.