The Carbondale Area School District honored its senior Boys Basketball and Basketball Cheerleading team members at its Senior Night Ceremony last Wednesday, February 16, prior to their game versus Holy Cross. Seniors on the Boys Basketball team honored were forward Killian Bannon and team manager Blake Rude. Senior Cheerleaders honored were Sophia Calzola, Alyssa Cosklo, Makenna Fedorchak, Ellie Higdon, Ashley Johannes, Mia Perri, Madison Regal, and Kaylee Steele.
Seniors basketball players and cheerleaders were honored at senior night. Pictured (left to right): Basketball Player Killian Bannon; Cheerleaders Kaylee Steele, Makenna Fedorchak, Ashley Johannes, Mia Perri, Ellie Higdon, Madison Regal, Alyssa Cosklo, and Sophia Calzola; and Boys Basketball Team Manager Blake Rude.
Killian Bannon, escorted by parents Ryan and Randi Bannon
Blake Rude, escorted by parents Bill and Holly Daniels
Killian wore #22 in his career at CA and primarily played forward. “The year has been a team effort from everyone on and off the court. The student sections have been unmatched. #22 out.” He added (in reference to the playoff win versus Lakeland), “I am glad I was able to help get Coach Mauro his first playoff win as our head coach.”
Seniors on the Boys Basketball were honored at Senior Night. Pictured (left to right): Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent, Mr. Lawrence Gabriel III, Acting Principal/Athletic Director, Ryan Bannon, Killian Bannon, Randi Bannon, Bill Daniels, Blake Rude, Holly Daniels, Mr. Thomas Mauro, Head Coach, Mr. Sean Mangan, Assistant Coach, Mr. Michael Murphy, Volunteer Assistant Coach, and Mr. Peter Saad, Volunteer Assistant Coach.
“Killian is a talented player and was a big part of our team. He will be missed next year,” explained Coach Mauro.
Sophia Calzola, escorted by mother Anita Calzola
Alyssa Cosklo, escorted by parents Dave and Kim Cosklo
Makenna Fedorchak, escorted by parents Jeremy and Mary Fedorchak
Ellie Higdon, escorted by parents Guy and Meghan Higdon
Ashley Johannes, escorted by mother Jennie Johannes
Mia Perri, escorted by parents J.J. and Debbie Perri
Madison Regal, escorted by parents John Regal and Ashley Verrill
Kaylee Steele, escorted by mother Melissa Steele
“It’s a bittersweet moment knowing that it was my last time cheering on that court, but all good things must come to an end. I’ll miss cheering for my charger family,” noted Mia Perri after her final home game.
Senior cheerleaders were also honored at Senior Night. Pictured (left to right): Bottom row: Kaylee Steele, Makenna Fedorchak, Ashley Joahnnes, Mia Perri, Ellie Higdon, Madison Regal, Alyssa Cosklo, and Sophia Calzola. Back row: Mr. Lawrence Gabriel III, Acting Principal/Athletic Director, Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent, Melissa Steele, Jeremy Fedorchak, Mary Fedorchak, Jennie Johannes, J.J. Perri, Debbie Perri, Meghan Higdon, Guy Higdon, Ashley Verrill, John Regal, Dave Cosklo, Kim Cosklo, Anita Calzola, Mrs. Michele Cavison, Head Cheerleading Coach, and Mrs. Cassie Diehl-Czachor, Assistant Cheerleading Coach.
“The girls have done a very nice job this season and throughout their careers providing support to the basketball players. I will certainly miss them and the leadership they brought to our school,” said Coach Caviston.
The Carbondale Area School District congratulates all of these seniors and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.