Congratulations to Natalia Sawyer (Girls Varsity Track and Field) and Jonathan Cafarella (Varsity Baseball). They are Mohonasen’s very first WOW (Warrior of the Week) award winners for the week of April 1st. Each week, the Athletics Department will highlight one male and one female student-athlete (modified, JV or varsity level) for accomplishments that include:
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A significant impact to a contest in the week prior to selection; or…
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Demonstration of excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable improvement/effort, or community or public service
Warriors of the Week – April 1
Natalia Sawyer
Natalia won the 200 m and 400 m dash in Mohonasen’s Colonial Council opener on Tuesday, April 2nd. On Saturday, April 6th the girls track team competed at the New Paltz Invitational where Natalia won the 400 m dash over 54 other competitors! In doing so, she broke the school record for the 400 meters. In addition to winning this event, Natalia was on the 400 m relay team that won 1st place and the 1600 m relay team that placed 2nd. All in all, Natalia contributed 28 points at the invitational for her team.
Jonathan Caffarella
In Mohonasen’s league opener win at Lansingburgh, Jon had two hits and scored the go-ahead run for his team. Jon also contributed on defense. Jon struck out 8 batters in three innings to record the save after entering the game with the bases loaded in the 5th inning. Jon’s coaches note that he leads by example. He never complains and gives his best effort at all times.