The Clearfield Junior Senior High School Bocce Ball team begins their 24-25 season against Ridgway on Monday, December 16th at 3:45. Returning players from last season are seniors Lee Ogden & Avelynn McKendrick, and Dana Koziatek, juniors Seth Jordan, Maxine Maines, and Gabby Mercado. New to the team this year are freshman Nathan Flanagan and Logan Porter.
Last season, the Bison came in just short in the district playoffs against DuBois. The team is excited to once again be on the court and are looking forward to competing against a few new teams this year.
Unified Champion Schools provides opportunities for students both with all types of disabilities and without disabilities to participate in sports meaningfully and by engaging other students in the school community, Interscholastic Unified Sports (IUS) helps promote inclusion, acceptance, and respect. The Bison Bocce Team is coached by Barb Spila and Jessica Komonczi, volunteer Jamie Kline, and referees Judi Bookhamer and Michele Moyer.
The Special Olympics Interscholastic Unified Sports program is supported by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Bureau of Special Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Pictured (Back Row): Harley Brink, Lee Ogden, Seth Jordan, Dana Koziatek, Avelynn McKendrick
(Front Row): Logan Porter, Nathan Flanagan, Maxine Maines, Gabby Mercado
The remainder of the schedule is as follows:
Thursday, December 19 HOME against DuBois
Wednesday, January 8 @ St. Mary’s 4pm
Tuesday, January 14 HOME against St Mary’s
Thursday, January 30 HOME against Ridgway
Friday, February 7 @ DuBois 4 pm
Championships TBA
All home matches begin at 3:30 in the Weiss Gymnasium. There is no cost for admission and the Bison school family and community are encouraged to attend and cheer on the players. Follow the Clearfield Bison Bocce Team page on Facebook for more information and a t shirt sale fundraiser that runs through December 18th.
Photo courtesy of Nikki Funk Photography and Action Graphics.