TJ Ziolkowski is the son of Ann Marie Ziolkowski and the late Terry Ziolkowski, Sr. of Nanticoke. TJ fell in love with basketball in the 3rd grade: he attended games with his father, grandfather, and aunt, and at bedtime he heard stories about Kenny Casey. He...
Monica is the daughter of Thomas and Terese Wignot. She began her athletic journey playing youth soccer and tee-ball. Monica continued her athletic pursuits in grade school, playing for the Wyoming Valley travel soccer club and the St. Nicholas St. Mary’s girls’ basketball league. As...
Molly O’Malley Watts grew up in Tunkhannock with her parents, Ned and Margy O’Malley, and her brother, E.J. She played every community sport available to her – including soccer, softball, basketball, track & field, and cross country. Encouraged by her middle school physical education teacher,...
John has been driven to achieve athletic excellence since he was a young man. He still has his first home run ball dated 1995, the first of many that went soaring out of the Back Mountain Little League Field. On Dallas High School’s Basketball team,...
I grew up in Baltimore in the 60s, while the Orioles and Colts were in their heyday. My dad, Matt Shimshock Jr, was the reason for my interest in sports and fostered that interest throughout his life. He was the most influential person in my...
Sara Myers began playing field hockey when she was 11 years old. A dual sport athlete in high school, field hockey was her first love. Her experience playing for the Crestwood Comets gave her a strong foundation in the sport while inspiring a work ethic...
Swimming has shaped my life in ways I never could have imagined—from competing as a student-athlete at the University of Georgia to coaching some of the most talented swimmers in the country. I am beyond grateful for the experiences, relationships, and opportunities this sport has...
Chris Mayerski grew up in Swoyersville, PA. From an early age it was clear that he had a special love for the game of baseball. From sleeping in his T-ball uniform the night before a game to help Swoyersville Little League win many different tournaments...
Stu Marvin grew up in Oreland, PA, graduating from Upper Dublin High School in 1973 where he was a three-sport athlete. During his time at UDHS he was a three-year qualifier at the PIAA State Swimming Championships, becoming a three-time All-State performer by placing 2nd...
Kristin Stretanski began swimming competitively at the age of 3, yes 3, taking 1st place in the YMCA summer swim meet. From there, her athletic journey took off. Kristin trained with FAST Aquatic Team, where she proved herself, qualifying for her first Nationals at age 11. ...
Dr. Jeffrey Craig Jr., a proud 2003 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, made a lasting impact both on the field and in the classroom. A standout athlete, he earned Wyoming Valley Conference All-Star honors three times (2001, 2002, 2003) and was named the conference...
My love of sports began with my father, Steve “Unc” Brezna, who was the athletic trainer at Hanover High School. He allowed me to accompany him as he took care of all the athletes from all sports at Hanover. I was a 3-sport athlete at...