Kellenberg Memorial HS Honors its Varsity Winter Athletes

On March 3, the winter varsity athletics programs gathered to honor the athletes of the winter season. Awards were given for most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team.

• The Most Improved Player Award is awarded to the athlete who displayed the greatest amount of improvement and growth in their skills, which contributed to the success of their team.
• The Bernie Ward Commitment Award is named after our beloved former faculty member, coach and colleague Bernie Ward is for the athlete who has displayed the most passion and commitment towards bettering themselves and their teammates during the season.

The Most Valuable Player Award is awarded to the athlete whose contribution to the team contributed most towards that team’s success during the season.

Nick Spinoso- Most Valuable Player - Boys Varsity Basketball

As a three year starter for the Kellenberg boys varsity team, Nick has followed the footsteps of some of the great players who have played at Kellenberg Memorial high school. His hard work and leadership were a great example for his teammates throughout his varsity career. As a returning Second Team All-Long Island player, Nick became only the third student-athlete in the past fifteen years to score over 1,000 points in his Varsity career at Kellenberg. As a co-captain of this year’s varsity team, he averaged 22 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists per game. Nick was named All-Tournament at the SouthSide Holiday Classic and was the M.V.P. of the Tom Crotty Classic in the game vs. St. John’s Prep. One of the best big men to wear a Kellenberg varsity uniform, Nick will be sorely missed, and the coaches wish him the best of luck at whichever Division I college he chooses to continue his basketball career.

Joe Contino - Most Valuable Player - Varsity Hockey

Joe Contino’s talent and leadership combined to make him an instrumental part of the Varsity Ice Hockey team in the 2019/2020 season. He consistently demonstrated the ability to contribute offensively and help his team win games. As a teammate, Joe always led by example, working hard and expecting the same from his peers. His contributions were evident both on and off the ice.