s A most valuable player can be defined as the one athlete who has physically successfully contributed to the team’s success, but this young man has encompassed all that a Kellenberg Memorial High School Athlete should be. Senior, Nicolas Demaria is my choice for the 2017 Varsity Tennis MVP Award. This will be Nic Demaria’s 4th consecutive MVP honor! His athletic accomplishments are unmatched, earning him also the 2017 NSCHSAA Player of the Year Award, which was a unanimous decision amongst all league coaches and players, with a 9-0 season record. But, his commitment to the sport, team, and school has set him far ahead of many!
Last week, Nic entered the NSCHSAA Individual Tournament at Hofstra as the number one seed! He did not disappoint, easily defeating his opponents in the first two rounds; Nic entered the semis/finals stronger than ever. Defeating the number 2 player at Chaminade, 6-4 6-0 in the semifinal match, Nic entered the finals with confidence and determination. Unfortunately, this match did not go his way and was defeated by his opponent 6-4, 7-5. It was a hard fought battle, amidst difficult conditions, where the results weren’t anticipated by all, but Nic still displayed the poise of a champion. He finished his senior year with an overall record of 13-1.
To watch Nic dominate his opponents on the court is truly amazing. His athleticism, determination and innate ability to adjust to all types of players, has given him the ultimate competitive edge. Ever the sportsman, Nic always gave respect and praise for his opponents, as well as a gracious handshake and thank you to their coaches. Off the court, Nic’s academic successes have followed suit, where he has maintained over a 95 average in the Honors program since his 7th grade Latin School year.
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Very few are gifted with so many talents, but Nicolas Demaria has been blessed. A humble star athlete who will continue to shine throughout his collegiate years at Vassar and will represent Kellenberg with great pride! We will miss him but look forward to following his successes on and off the court! Congratulations Nic!
Girl's Track: When the coaching staff was computing the statistics for the highest point scorers on the team, this young lady’s name came out as the second highest point scorer for the team. It was surprising to the coaching staff, as she quietly goes about competing, scoring, and winning in the most enduring of events- the 1500, the 3000, and the steeplechase. In her second steeplechase ever, she won the NSCHSGAA League Championship race. When asked to add a third event of the meet, say a 4 x400 relay leg to her repertoire’ she is willfully available. We are honored to award Brianna Lausev the Bernie Ward Commitment Award.
