By Sameer Kini
Sports Editor

Boys:

1. Mark Cornelius – The top athlete WA loses this year is without a doubt Mark “King Corn” Cornelius. Cornelius is an elite three-sport athlete, as he dominated football, basketball and baseball. As a receiver, he was known for having incredible hands. In basketball, he was a scoring and rebounding machine, leading WA to the 2nd round of the playoffs. Cornelius will truly be missed by WA when he graduates.

2. Mike Mizzoni – Mizzoni has truly made his mark on WA in his four years. As a defensive lineman for the football team, he inspired fear in the hearts of opposing quarterbacks with his size and strength. Not only was Mizzoni a dominant force in football, but he also was a phenomenal wrestler. His notable achievements this year were knocking off the number one heavyweight and number ten heavyweight in the state. WA will be losing a true talent as Mizzoni graduates.

3. Peter Russo – Russo flies under the radar as a student-athlete WA will miss. A three-season athlete, Russo has excelled in his roles on the soccer team and both winter and spring track. In track, Russo excels at the 400m, and the team will surely not be the same without him. WA loses a leader in Russo, as well as a phenomenal athletic talent, and he is truly one of the top athletes leaving WA.

Girls:

1. Emily Raczelowski – Raczelowski, also known as E-Razz has been a superb athlete over her four years at WA. Her strength is crucial to her success as one of the best throwers this school has ever seen. Not only does she run both indoor and outdoor track as a relay hurdler, she has broken numerous school records with her mammoth shotput tosses reaching nearly 37 feet. Raczelowski’s ability will not be matched for years to come.

2. Rachel Secrist – Secrist’s ability as a three-sport athlete clearly qualifies her as one of the top athletes WA loses this year. As a multiple sport captain, Secrist’s credentials speak for themselves. She is talented at all the sports she plays for the school, which are soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Her valuable versatility is essential to all of the teams she plays on, and for this reason, WA loses a huge talent in Secrist.

3. Molly Klinka – Klinka’s leadership makes her one of the top athletes WA will miss. As a captain of both the field hockey and lacrosse teams, she was among top goal scorers. Despite her talent she is not selfish, and her abilities as a leader and as a player will be missed by all the teams she participated in.