Lyons Central School District wrapped up its 2024-25 athletics season by recognizing the year’s top performers. Among the highest honors handed out, Baylei Reed, Jayla Bell, and Marcus Wood-Asberry were named Athletes of the Year, capping off standout seasons across multiple sports.
Varsity Coach of the Year went to Hugh Spink for his leadership of the wrestling program, while Riley Spingler earned JV Coach of the Year for his work with the boys basketball team. The prestigious Ron Wheat Track and Field Memorial Award was presented to Rita Romano for her achievements and commitment to the sport.
The Athletic Director Award was given to Vernon Jinks, Jawil Sirmons, and Alexa Feagle.
Each team also honored its Most Valuable Player, celebrating the athletes who made the biggest impact on their squads. Reed earned MVP honors in both girls’ tennis and softball, while Bell stood out in girls’ basketball. Wood-Asberry claimed MVP for outdoor track.
Team MVPs included:
- Swim and Dive (Fall) – Rita Romano
- Fall Cheerleading – Alexa Feagle
- Girls Tennis – Baylei Reed
- Football – Jawil Sirmons
- Girls Bowling – Elizabeth Ortiz
- Cross Country (Boys) – Mitchell VanAuken
- Volleyball – Kamryn Bonnell and Sariah Tindal
- Wrestling – Vernon Jinks
- Boys Basketball – Jamire Johnson
- Girls Basketball – Jayla Bell
- Indoor Track and Field – Rylee Richardson (girls, 8th grade), Cole Spahn (boys)
- Winter Cheerleading – Alexa Feagle
- Swim and Dive (Winter) – Quinn Gay
- Unified Basketball – Jeremy Wheeler
- Boys Bowling – Gary Byler
- Baseball – Ben Bookmiller
- Softball – Baylei Reed
- Outdoor Track – Ja’Niyah Bell (girls), Marcus Wood-Asberry (boys)
- Boys Tennis – Rhylen Thurston
Coaches Award recipients:
- Swim and Dive (Fall) – Melanie Bullock
- Fall Cheerleading – Kree Clack
- Girls Tennis – Samantha Figueroa
- Football – Vernon Jinks
- Soccer – Cadence Watkins
- Golf – Cole Burnett
- Girls Bowling – Annabelle Gage
- Cross Country (Boys) – Cooper Lancaster
- Volleyball – Keira Weber
- Wrestling – Mitchell VanAuken
- Boys Basketball – Stephen LeBrecht
- Girls Basketball – Addison Jones
- Indoor Track and Field – Gillian Sikes (girls), Michael DeCrescente Jr. (boys)
- Winter Cheerleading – Elise Bass
- Swim and Dive (Winter) – John Bullock
- Unified Basketball – Mya Sampson
- Boys Bowling – Connor Smith
- Baseball – Vernon Jinks
- Softball – Gabriella Aunkst (8th grade)
- Outdoor Track – Kira Collett (girls), Mitchell VanAuken (boys)
- Boys Tennis – Connor Smith
It was a year of dedication, determination, and success for Lyons athletes, who left a lasting impact on their teams, their school, and their community.
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