The varsity girls' soccer team played an exceptional 80 minutes against the M-E Spartans. The team kept the pressure on and with great offense, bested their opponent 1-0 and won the Section IV Class A Championship. See and hear more in this Championship Review on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/DXBzdXD_81Y
Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Volleyball Team - Section IV Class A Champions. Our friends at the Owego Fire and Police Departments know what to do now. The champs are on their way back to OFA! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA UPDATE: The Owego Free Academy Volleyball team will play in the Section IV Class A Sectional Championship at Corning at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 5th.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/1175711?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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Congratulations to Kaelyn Katchuk on winning the Class B Sectional Diving Championship today and to Ayla Young for placing third. Great job, ladies! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Sofia Silvanic signed up for volleyball out of curiosity. Not only did she find a new sport, she found a sport she loved. From playing club to varsity, Sofia tells us about her time on the court and what it means to her. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/A8chP81SYD4
OA UPDATE: The Owego Free Academy Football team will play in the Class B Semifinals at Windsor at 7:00 pm tonight, Friday, November 3rd.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1199290?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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Multi-instrumentalist Tobbe Welty is with us today to show how to play a concert b flat scale on the tuba. Watch this Musician Tip on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/tniBTfNt5Gc
ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Zach Bensley, Elijah Lewis, and Evan English, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/289k3
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Varsity swimmer Ava Murphy has many memories of her time in the water. From competing to practicing, to bonding with her team. Learn what her favorite memory is, and more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/DudW3_bt_94
OA UPDATE: The Owego Free Academy Boys and Girls Cross Country teams will run in the Section IV Championships today, Thursday, November 2nd. The race happens at Chenango Valley State Park Golf Course, with the Boys at 2:00 pm and the Girls at 3:00 pm.
GoFan Parking Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1172028?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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Owego Apalachin Athletics is accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2023.
Nominees must exemplify the high standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character.
The categories of Athlete (OFA Graduate), Coach, and Contributor are included on the nomination form for expediency in understanding the primary areas in which an individual is to be considered for his or her achievements in interscholastic athletics.
Click here to nominate someone for the OA Athletics Hall of Fame and read more about this honor. https://www.oacsd.org/page/hall-of-fame
Contact Mr. Hallenbeck in the Athletic Office with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061.
Zoe Slater is an artist and performer involved in so much throughout her time at Owego. Zoe tells us what it is she loves about performing and more. Hear what she has to say in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/JQB6-SI8JRw
Although being a goalie is a tough role, Olivia Dodge loves it and puts all of her dedication in the net. She tells us about her beginnings with soccer and what her goals are. Watch Olivia's episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/r3lH8jdqJoc
OA UPDATE: The Owego Free Academy Boys Soccer team will play in the State Class A Subregional on Wednesday, November 1st. Owego takes on Section I champ Byram Hill at 5 p.m. at Hendrick Hudson.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1201564?schoolId=NYSPHSAA1
The winner advances to the Regional Finals against the Section IX champion on a date TBD. The Semifinals and Championship games will be played in Middletown on November 11th and 12th.
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OA UPDATE: The Owego Free Academy Girls Soccer team will play in the State Class A Subregional on Wednesday, November 1st. Owego faces Section I champ Rye at 5 p.m. at Chenango Valley.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1197933?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The winner advances to the Regional Finals at Wallkill on November 4th. The Semifinals and Championship games will be played at SUNY Cortland on November 11th and 12th.
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OFA REMINDER: School Picture Re-takes are tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st. You can order online at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login. Contact the high school directly with questions by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Science teacher Barb Melby has been inspired to be a teacher since she was a child. She brings enthusiasm and encouragement to class every day. In this episode of 4 Questions, she tells us what she finds most rewarding about her job and more. Learn more about her on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/m0AS39nnPeA
OA Reminder:
Winter 2023-2024 Sports Registration opened today for ALL modified athletes and remains open for ALL JV and Varsity athletes. Please complete the Arbiter Sports (formerly FamilyID) registration here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
The registration includes important health information reviewed by the nurse's office before each season, as well as mandatory policies and agreements.
Families must provide proof of a current physical by uploading an image of the physical form on Arbiter Sports/FamilyID or bringing a copy to the Nurse’s office at OAMS/OFA.
** Health Updates are a NY state mandate and are a different form than the sports physical. These are mandatory for each competition season and are not subject to a waiver. This form is included in your Arbiter Sports/FamilyID online registration.
** No student-athlete will be allowed to participate on the first day of practice unless all required documents are reviewed and signed, and all health forms are current.
Register on FamilyID here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Official Winter Season Start Dates:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 11/13/2023
All Modified Sports: 11/27/2023
Please contact the Athletic’s Office directly if you have any questions. Use our Let’s Talk! feature by selecting Athletics here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Or Call (607) 687-7301
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OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Girls Swimming and Diving team will participate in Sectionals as follows:
Sectional Prelims at Maine-Endwell on November 1st at 5:00 pm.
Diving at Elmira on November 3rd at 10:15 am.
Finals at Maine-Endwell on November 4th at 4:00 pm.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here:
Swimming Class B Prelims - 11/1 at MEl
https://gofan.co/event/1177861?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
A, B C Diving - 11/3 at Elmira
https://gofan.co/event/1177883?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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Javan Belokur loves everything about running and being a member of the Owego cross-country team. He tells us about his goals as a runner, how he got started, and more. See what Javan says on this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/Eo9jpTOQbQY