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Athlete of the Week

Each week during the sports seasons, TC3 recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a student athlete.

2009-10 Men's and Women's Basketball Teams

March 1

Both teams ended record-setting seasons this weekend. The men won the program's first Mid-State Athletic Conference championship. The Panthers also set records in several categories, including wins (21) and winning percentage (81%). Like the men, the women advanced the Region III Final Four. For the women, this was the first team in the history TC3 women's basketball to advance that far in the playoffs.

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Tynez Wilson, Basketball

February 22

Athlete of the Week Tynez WilsonTynez (Union-Endicott H.S./Binghamton) was named the co-MVP of the Mid-State Athletic Conference tournament over the weekend, helping the Panthers to the title. During the two games, he led the team with 10 assists and six steals. For the year he is second on the team in assists and steals, and has the best assist-to-turnover ratio on the team.

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Mackenzie Stilwell, Basketball

February 15

Athlete of the Week Mackenzie StilwellMackenzie (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) had two big games as the Panthers went 2-0 and clinched a spot in the MSAC playoffs. She started the week with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in the win over Corning and followed that up with 18 points, 17 rebounds, and 2 assists against Clinton. For the year, she is second on the team in scoring and rebounds.

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Kyla Knapp, Basketball

February 8

Athlete of the Week Kyla KnappKyla (Owego Free Academy/Owego) scored in double figures both games this week, going for 20 points against Jefferson and 10 against Broome. Along the way, she converted 16-of-16 free throws. She added 11 rebounds over the two games, helping the Panthers pick up two big wins.

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Alyssa Georgiade, Basketball

February 1

Athlete of the Week Alyssa GeorgiadeAlyssa (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Clay) had a consistent week for the Panthers. Against Cayuga, she led the team in scoring while posting a strong line of 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. In the win over Finger Lakes, she again was solid in all phases, finishing with 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

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Michael Martin, Basketball

January 25

Athlete of the Week Mike MartinMike (Spencer-Van Etten H.S./Spencer) had a solid game Saturday in TC3's 83-79 win over Onondaga. The sophomore had a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds, including a two key three-pointers. He sealed the win for the Panthers by grabbing a key rebound and then converting a pair of free throws with eight second left. His efforts helped the team remain perfect in conference play.

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Josh Delfino, Basketball

January 18

Athlete of the Week josh DelfinoJosh (Newfield H.S./Newfield) started the spring semester portion of the schedule with a bang, posting 26 points and 16 rebounds in the win over Corning. He followed that up with double-doubles against Cayuga, Finger Lakes, and Jefferson - all wins for the Panthers. For the season he is averaging over 17 points and 13 rebounds per game.

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Charleston Collins, Jr., Basketball

December 9

Athlete of the Week CC CollinsC.C. (Corcoran H.S./Syracuse) continued his strong play this week. After scoring 15 points against Herkimer, he had a career night against D-II Essex (N.J.). Playing in the Roadrunner Classic, Collins went for 23 points, eight rebounds, six steals, three assists, and three blocks. He followed that up with a nine rebound effort in the final, helping earn all-tournament honors.

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Michelle Tuetken, Basketball

November 16

Athlete of the Week Michelle TuetkenIn three games this week, Michelle (Newark Valley H.S./Berkshire) averaged better than 17 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds per game. She led TC3 to the Panther Classic title with a 22-point, 7-rebound, and 5-assist performance in the championship game. For her efforts, she was named the tournament MVP.

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Chris Cartwright, Basketball

November 9

Athlete of the Week Chris CartwrightChris (Binghamton H.S./Binghamton) helped TC3 to a win over Division II Jamestown Sunday. He scored a game-high 32 points and dished out seven assists. He hit several big free throws down the stretch as the Panthers improved to 2-1. Earlier in the week Cartwright scored 21 while handing out five assists against Mohawk Valley.

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Magor Mbengue, Soccer

November 2

Athlete of the Week Magor MbengueMagor (International H.S./Bronx) had a big week, helping the Panthers to wins in the regular season finale and the playoff opener. At Alfred State College, Magor scored two goals and picked up an assist in the Panthers' 3-1 win. In the playoff game against Fulton-Montgomery Community College, her earned an assist in the 2-0 win.

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Dan Hranek, Soccer

October 19

Athlete of the Week Dan HranekDan (Lansing H.S./Lansing) dished out a pair of assists in Sunday's game against Division I Essex County College. With the Panthers trailing 2-0, Hranek started the scoring plays on goals just 27 seconds apart, tying the game at 2-2. They were his first assists of the season, giving him a career total of seven assists.

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Jess Lorence, Soccer

October 12

Athlete of the Week Jess LorenceJess (Unadilla Valley H.S./South New Berlin) continued her scoring streak with a strong game against SUNY Delhi Wednesday. In the 3-2 win over the Broncos, she scored once and assisted on the two other goals. Her goal just four minutes into the game marked the third straight game she has scored in the opening minutes.

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Jess Lorence, Soccer

October 5

Athlete of the Week Jess LorenceJess (Unadilla Valley H.S./South New Berlin) enjoyed a big week. In the win over Cayuga, she scored two goals and an assist. She followed that up with the lone TC3 goal in the game against Genesee. In both games, she opened the scoring with a goal in the fourth minute of play.

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Channelle Onofrio, Volleyball

September 28

Athlete of the Week Channelle OnofrioChannelle (Newark Valley H.S./Newark Valley) helped the volleyball team to its first win of the season, a 3-0 victory over Finger Lakes. In the win, she led the Panthers with 15 assists while also recording three kills, two aces, and two digs. For the season she is averaging 3.5 assists per game, tops on the team.

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Courtney Henry, Women's Soccer

September 21

Athlete of the Week Courtney HenryCourtney (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) poured in 14 points in two games this week, helping the Panthers to a pair of wins. In the 3-2 win against Onondaga, Henry scored all three goals for her first collegiate hat trick. In the win at Corning, she added two assists to go with another hat trick of three goals.

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Colby Taber, Men's Soccer

September 14

Athlete of the Week Colby TaberColby (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) recorded his first collegiate shutout as the Panthers blanked SUNY Delhi 1-0 Saturday. Taber earned his second win of the season while lowering his goals against average to 2.0. TC3 ended the week with a record of 3-1 in regional play and 3-3 overall.

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Brandon Kohler, Men's Soccer

September 7

Athlete of the Week Brandon KohlerBrandon (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown) had a big weekend for the Panthers, helping the team to two wins. On Saturday, he scored twice, including the game-winner in a 6-2 victory over Niagara County CC. Sunday saw him again score two goals including the game winner in a 3-0 win over Finger Lakes CC. Kohler was also named the NJCAA Region III Athlete of the Week.

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