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Each week one student is recognized for his/her contributions to Gow’s athletic program.
The recipients for the Winter 2012-13 season are listed below.

Grant '13 - March 4, 2013 The final athlete of the week for the winter season goes to senior guard Grant S. Grant is the captain and leader of the Varsity Basketball team. In the IAC Finals, he served double duty as a fill in point guard and shooting guard. Grant scored a game high 22 points, and he finished with over 300 points for the season and over 800 points in his three year career as a starter.

William '17 - February 25, 2013 Modified Basketball player William M. is the Athlete of the Week. William exemplifies a positive attitude. He works hard in practice, as well as in games, and he will do whatever it takes for the benefit of the team. In last week’s game against Elmwood Franklin, William scored 2 points and played stellar defense under the boards. Keep it up William!

William '13 - February 18, 2013 Once again, a Raven’s wrestler is the Athlete of the Week. William H. earned a 5th place finish in the CHSAA State Championship Consolation Tournament. This matches the highest ever finish for Gow in this contest. Congratulations Will!

Tyson '15 - February 4, 2013 February’s first Athlete of the Week award goes to wrestler Tyson N. Tyson competed in the MMHSAA State Qualifier Tournament and took 1st place in the 106 lb weight class. He outlasted his opponent and won by decision in a tough 6 minute, 3 round battle. Great work Tyson!

Nasser '18 - January 28, 2013 This week’s Athlete of the Week award goes to 7th grader Nasser K. Nasser is a member of the Modified Basketball team. He led the team in scoring last week with a total of 27 points over two games. Way to go Nasser!

Owen '14 - January 21, 2013 Ski racer Owen M. is the Athlete of the Week. Competing against racers from several local public schools, Owen won the first Giant Slalom race of the season at Holiday Valley. This was the first ever NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) sanctioned race in the Buffalo area. Nice job Owen!

Justin '16 - January 14, 2013 This week’s Athlete of the Week Award goes to JV Basketball player, Justin F. Justin is the Captain of the JV team. Last week, he led the team in scoring against both Central Christian Academy and Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School with a total of 35 points. Congratulations Justin!

John '13 - January 7, 2013 Squash player and Assistant Captain, John E. is the Athlete of the Week. John competed in the prestigious Buffalo Silver Invitational Tournament on January 4–6th. He won an impressive five game battle with a local player from Nichols. Despite losing in the semi-finals of the U17 consolation bracket, John came back on Sunday to capture 3rd place in another epic five game battle. John was down two games to none before battling back to win three straight games, 11-9 in the final.

Conner '13 - December 10, 2012 Mr. Szafnicki presented this week’s Athlete of the Week award to Varsity Basketball player Conner S.  Conner was instrumental in shutting down Rochester’s top scorer in the team’s third victory of the season.  He played most of the game on a sore ankle and still managed to keep his opponent in check.  Conner’s outstanding defensive play helped the team advance their opening record to 3-1.  Keep up the great work Conner!

Joe '14 - December 3, 2012 The first Athlete of the Week award for the Winter season goes to wrestler Joe '14. Joe earned a first place finish in the Orchard Park JV Tournament in the 145 lb. weight class during the first weekend in December. He posted a perfect 4-0 record. Congratulations Joe!