Recognition at July Board Meeting

Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame

Over the past 44 years, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 446 individuals who have brought recognition to Beaver County through sports, such as Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, Terry Francona, Mike Lucci, Joe Namath, and Lauryn Williams. At our 45th annual banquet, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, the Hall will honor Ambridge High School graduate John Mehno (Sports Journalism).

This year the Hall will also induct a special class of twenty “pioneers” of Beaver County sports who reached the ultimate level of their sport before the end of World War II. Many of these pioneers have been forgotten over time, but now will be remembered as part of the history of our county’s sports. One of the pioneers to be inducted, who was born and raised in Ambridge, will be Gerald “Jerry” Edwin Dennerlein (New York Giants, NFL, 1937 and 1940).

In addition, two Ambridge athletes and a coach will be recognized: Jake Marotti, recipient of the 2020 Dick Kadis Award, Isaac Elliott, recipient of the 2022 Dick Kadis Award, and Glenn Freed, Coach’s Award (2019 WPIAL Class 2A Boys’ Volleyball).

Congratulations!

National State Teachers of The Year – Pennsylvania Chapter Apple Award

Mrs. Caitlin Sipes, State Street Elementary PTO President has been recognized by her colleagues of the National State Teachers of the Year – Pennsylvania Chapter for the Apple Award. This award is presented to educators in our state for exceptional efforts in teaching, coaching and other efforts that support educational excellence. It recognizes members of the educational community who make a positive difference in the lives of students, school districts and communities. Mrs. Nicole Darroch nominated Mrs. Sipes for this award.

Congratulations to Mrs. Sipes!

Boys Volleyball Recognition 2022-2023 Season

Congratulations to the Ambridge Area Boys Volleyball Team and their coaches for earning the bronze WPIAL medal, and tying for 9th place in the PIAA! In the past 11 seasons, the Ambridge Area Boys Volleyball Team has earned 6 WPIAL Championships, 1 second place, and 3 third place finishes.

Special recognition goes out to the following team players:

Josh Hovan, Senior, All-Section First Team & All-WPIAL First Team

Austin Merlina, Senior, All-Section First Team & All-WPIAL First Team

Trent McKnight, Junior, All-Section Second Team & All-WPIAL Third Team

Tyler McKnight. Junior, All-Section Second Team & All-WPIAL Third Team

Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishments!!

Pony League World Series

Congratulations to Eli Hartman for making it into a local Pony League World Series team!