BOYs and GIRLs OF THE MONTH

Jacob Fordyce is the son of Cliff and Tammy Fordyce of Carmichaels. He is the catcher and team captain for the baseball team. He was named First Team All- Section and All-Area his junior year. He maintains a 4.12 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society, the Academic League, Student Council, Spanish Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jacob volunteers at the Food Bank, altar serves for St. Matthias Parish, tutors at the high school, and is a member of SOAR at the Greene County Airport. He has his private pilot’s license and instrument rating. He is also a WWII re-enactor and volunteer with Vintage Wings, Inc.

Carys McConnell is the daughter of Tiffany McConnell and the late Ryan McConnell of Waynesburg. She is a freshman member of the Mikes’ softball team. She is currently batting over .500 with 19 RBI and three home runs. Carys also plays travel softball for the Pittsburgh Lady Roadrunners ‘07. In 2021, she was picked for USSSA AllAmerican South region team and played in Florida. In addition to softball, she enjoys spending time outdoors and hanging out with friends and family.

Mac Church is the son of Dan and Gina Church of Waynesburg. He is a four-year letterman for the wrestling team and a twotime Pennsylvania State Champion and four-time placer. He is also an Ironman and Powerade champion and three-time WPIAL champion. His high school record is 151-13. Mac also maintains a 4.0 GPA. He will wrestle at Virginia Tech in the fall and plans to become a physical therapist.

Addison Blair is the daughter of Charlie and Natalie Blair of Waynesburg. She is a member of the basketball, cross-country, and track teams. She is also on the Seldom Seen Farm equestrian team. Addison maintains a 4.0 GPA, while taking college courses at Waynesburg University through the Achievement Academy. Her activities include student council, Alpha Beta, prom committee, and helping with youth basketball. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling to new places.

Drew Adams is the son of Scott Adams and Tiffany DeVoe of Clarksville. He is the starting catcher on the Rockets’ baseball team and also pitches. Drew also wrestles and plays football for the school. In the summer, he plays travel baseball for the Greene County Ghosts and helps umpire and coach youth teams. In school, he is a freshman and maintains a 4.0 GPA.

Kayla Larkin is the daughter of Michael and Krystal Larkin. She is a junior and plays volleyball, basketball and softball. In school, she is president of her class and is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and the Academic Team. Kayla also plays for the Lady Knights travel softball team.

Josh Howard is the son of Bob and Kristi Howard of Garards Fort. He is the starting left fielder for the baseball team and received All-County honors as a receiver/defensive back while contributing to the football team’s undefeated regular season. Josh is also on student council, the debate team, Academic League, and Tru Club. He is the sophomore class president and an officer of Student Forum. He is a welding student at GCCTC and in his spare time, enjoys hunting, fishing and being outdoors.

Colten Thomas is the son of Dave and Tiffany Thomas of Aleppo. He is a junior and participates in football and baseball. Colten is a member of FFA program and enjoys several hobbies including hunting, fishing, and outdoor riding.

Emily Simms is the daughter of Bill and Amy Simms of Iron Rock Road. She is a senior and participates in volleyball and softball. Emily has also participated in basketball and kept stats for the wrestling team. She is secretary of the National Honor Society and the 2023 class treasurer. She is also involved in several other clubs and organizations.

Danielle Jennings is the daughter of Andy and Stephanie Jennings of Garards Fort. She has played basketball for two years and softball for three. Danielle carries a 4.25 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Interact Club. She has participated in Maples for Christ for two years and is an active member of the Mapletown United Methodist Church and youth group, where she reads scripture and has led the children’s sermon. The senior spends her time volunteering for community and church events while working for Willow Tree Farms on the weekends, holiday seasons, and summers. She is attending Penn State University in the fall, where she will major in Business Management and Hospitality. Her future plans are to manage hotels and travel.

WCHS Announces Members of All-Conference Basketball

Levi Sisler, 9 years old, from Crucible took state runner up at the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Tournament held at the Petersen Event Center. Levi wrestled in the 10u 60 pound division. Sisler attends Carmichaels Area Elementary and is in 4th grade. Levi wrestles for Jefferson Morgan Youth Wrestling. Levi is the son of Nicholas and Thea Sisler and little brother to Lily. Levi is pictured with his JM coaches, Troy Barnhart and Tom Palko.

The Waynesburg Central youth basketball teams that participated in the Beth Center Instructional Basketball League this winter. Four teams participated—two boys teams and two girls teams, and the girls teams competed against each other in the championship game.

Waynesburg Central’s Sarah Stephenson recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for California University of Pennsylvania.

Waynesburg Central’s Emily Mahle recently signed a letter of intent to high jump for California University of Pennsylvania.