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Named a School of Excellence, 30 Teams Earn Scholar Athlete Recognition

Amherst scholar athletes earned a 2022-23 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence award from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) which honors teams and individuals that excel in the classroom and deserve to be recognized for their academic success. 

At the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA recognizes teams with a scholar athlete award. To receive team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90% GPA. Amherst Athletics had 30 teams qualify during the 2022-23 school year.

Fall 2022

  • Cheerleading
  • Girls Cross Country
  • Boys Cross Country
  • Field Hockey 
  • Boys Golf
  • Girls Soccer
  • Boys Soccer
  • Girls Swimming & Diving
  • Girls Tennis 
  • Girls Volleyball
  • Boys Volleyball

Winter 2023

  • Boys Basketball
  • Boys Bowling
  • Boys Ice Hockey
  • Boys Indoor Track/Field
  • Boys Swimming & Diving
  • Girls Basketball
  • Girls Bowling
  • Girls Ice Hockey
  • Girls Indoor Track/Field
  • Unified Bowling

Spring 2023

  • Boys Lacrosse
  • Baseball
  • Boys Track & Field
  • Boys Tennis
  • Girls Flag Football
  • Girls Track & Field
  • Softball
  • Girls Lacrosse
  • Unified Basketball