The Athens football team hit an historic milestone last Saturday afternoon with its 36-16 win over Cowanesque Valley. They recorded their 500th win in program history.
Athens started their football program back in 1895, when they won two games and tied one. Their first win was a 12-4 win against Corning.
After Friday’s win they now have a record of 500 wins, 373 losses and 46 ties.
The Athens High School Bulldogs became the Athens Area Wildcats in 1989 when they AHS and SRU High School become one.
Q&A with Head Football Coach Jack Young
What are you doing to celebrate your school’s 500th win?
“We are trying to get as many people back in touch with our program and getting alumni involved. We had a banner made and we got a team photo taken in front of the banner. We are looking at setting up a event later in the year.”
What did you say to the players after the win?
“That they are always going to be a part of this program. I tell the kids we have a open door policy and our alumni come and visit with us. My biggest message was to the kids, right this second, file it away, but remember it as a big moment and that you were a part of something special.”
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I think it was called Smithfield Ridgeview Alter High School. I can ask the coach.
What was SRU High school?