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Whitesboro rejoices as Addison Cook is named the Large School Softball Player of the Year at the 2025 All-Central New York High School Sports Awards. The event showcased top student-athletes from the region, celebrating exceptional performances in various sports. Attendees honored multiple award recipients, including those recognized for athletic excellence and community service, highlighting the vibrancy of Central New York’s sports culture.

Whitesboro Celebrates Addison Cook’s Huge Win at the All-Central New York Sports Awards

Whitesboro has plenty to cheer about this week after Addison Cook was honored as the Large School Softball Player of the Year at the prestigious 2025 All-Central New York High School Sports Awards! This exciting ceremony took place at Liverpool High School, and what a night it was to celebrate student-athlete excellence!

The Best in Central New York

Addison’s incredible achievement comes as part of a larger celebration recognizing the top athletes in the region. A total of 21 outstanding players were selected for the large school softball team by reporters, and boy, did they have some stiff competition! Among the top contenders for the player of the year title were Camryn Shenk of Camden, Maria Sweet of Oswego, and Megan Woodridge of Fayetteville-Manlius.

A Night of Honors

The 2025 All-Central New York Sports Awards ceremony is a beloved annual tradition, now in its 19th year, taking place at the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. Attendees couldn’t help but feel the excitement in the air as remarkable athletes like Emma Ward from women’s lacrosse and Jack Gorman from men’s rowing took home the Soladay Award, the highest honor given to senior or graduate athletes. Emma set records as Syracuse’s all-time assists leader, while Jack excelled with his impressive achievements in rowing.

Acknowledging Courage and Community

In a truly heartfelt moment at the awards, Benjamin Campbell-Reide received the Syracause 8 Courage Award for his inspiring journey overcoming serious health challenges to get back in the game. The night also highlighted community efforts, as the football team earned the ‘Cuse Cares Award, recognizing the most hours of community service among the athletic programs.

Champions Recognized

The football team didn’t just shine in service; they were also named the Men’s Team of the Year after a fantastic season, finishing with a 10-3 record and landing in the top-20 of the Associated Press Poll. At the same time, the women’s rowing team took the title of Women’s Team of the Year, showcasing stellar performance by securing their first ACC title while maintaining a top-10 national ranking.

Star Athletes and Performances

A lot of the spotlight was also on individual talents. Kyle McCord received the Male Athlete of the Year accolade for his record-breaking 4,779 passing yards in the ACC, while Allie Kelley, who set the NCAA career saves record with a whopping 4,594 saves, was honored as the Female Athlete of the Year. Meanwhile, standout performances in softball and track were recognized, with Madison Knight earning Female Performance of the Year for an outstanding game against No. 16 Duke.

Rookies and Academic Excellence

The ceremony also spotlighted up-and-coming talent like Caroline Trinkaus in women’s lacrosse and Chimere Omeze in men’s soccer, both deserving recipients of Rookie of the Year accolades. Their contributions have been vital to their teams’ successes. On the academic side, student-athletes achieved the highest fall semester GPA on record, with several maintaining a perfect 4.0—proving that they are as dedicated in the classroom as they are on the field.

A Fond Farewell

As this year’s awards ceremony concluded, it was clear that athletics in Central New York is alive and thriving, with talented young athletes like Addison Cook leading the way. Here’s to more amazing seasons ahead and to recognizing the hard work and dedication that these athletes repeatedly display!

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