Peru’s Jenna Swyers named to North Atlantic Conference 2022 Sportsmanship Team
Waterville, N.Y.: The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that two members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams have been named to the 2022 NAC Sportsmanship Team by the league’s coaches. First year women’s team member and team captain Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School junior men’s team member and captain Tucker Skowyra, Hardwick, Mass., Quabbin Regional High School, a member of the men’s team were the Fighting Tigers selections.
The Sportsmanship Team honors student-athletes in keeping with the conference’s theme of “Creating an Atmosphere of Respect” for each of its sports. The establishment of the Sportsmanship Team in all sports is in concert with the league’s ultimate goal to create an atmosphere that places the highest regard for exemplary behavior of all participants, coaches, administrators, fans, and officials.
At the conference championship meet multi-event athlete Swyers placed seventh in the 1500-meter run in a time of 5:46.17 and eighth overall in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:55.83 while middle distance runner Skowyra placed eighth in the 800-meter run in a time of 2:07.71.
When informed of his team captain’s selections, Fighting Tiger Head Coach Zach Haskin spoke highly about their contributions to the program on a number of levels.
“As team captains Tucker and Jenna led our team with their effort and dedication in practice on a daily basis and with their drive to succeed in meet settings. Not only are they dedicated on the track, but they are exceptional in the classroom and in the outside clubs they are involved in holding leadership positions. They are true embodiments of the Division III philosophy and I am looking forward to having them both return next year as captains.”
Posted: May 17th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.