The Churchville-Chili wrestling program is being recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship. The program has been selected by the Wrestling Officials Association of Section V to receive the Earl Fuller/Frank Marotta Sportsmanship Award for 2023-2024 for Section V Division 1 schools. This award is given for demonstrating good sportsmanship at all levels including Varsity, JV and Modified, as well as the coaches and fans.
The award is named after two men who spent decades with Section V wrestling. Earl Fuller, former wrestling coach at RIT, was one of the founders of the Section V Wrestling Officials Association in the late 1950s. He conducted wrestling clinics throughout the area that were instrumental in the development of high school wrestling in Section V. Frank Marotta, who coached at the former Madison High, continues to serve as the Executive Secretary of the Section V Wrestling Officials Association and works with the State Wrestling Committee.
“The Saints program takes pride in our conduct on and off the mat,” said Churchville-Chili wrestling coach Justin Raines. “For this to be seen and recognized, will just thrill all of those on the team.”
The program was presented with a plaque prior to the finals of the New York State Qualifier at SUNY Brockport on February 10.
The Saints will be represented by seniors Gael Sanchez at 285 lbs., Coy Raines at 215 lbs., and Cael Raines at 138 lbs, at the 61st Annual NYSPHSAA Championships in Albany February 23 and 24.
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