Their coach, Jack Frost, was proud to tell the Board of Education that their efforts paid off. He said, “They finally got what they deserved.”

The Forestville boys bowling team won the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Championships with a team score of 3,485 at the County Rolloffs at Lucky Lanes last month. The Hornets topped second-place Salamanca by eight pins and finished 23 pins ahead of third-place Dunkirk. The Hornets won the County Roll-Offs for the second time in the last three seasons and also claimed the division title.

Board of Education President Andrea Spengler said the boys’ season “was truly a team effort, showcasing both skill and determination.”

The team is composed of Anderson Cross, Alexander Lucas, Owen Ferry, Aydon Heim, Tyler Waugh, Troy Muck and Tucker Merritt.

OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen Forestville Board of Education President Andrea Spengler smiles as the Forestville boys and girls bowling teams are recognized at a recent meeting.

“If it wasn’t for the support of the parents, the Board members and the school, we probably wouldn’t have this much success,” Frost said.

Not to be outdone, the Forestville Hornets girls bowling team won the Division II Championship for the third straight season. The team had an overall record of 43-5 and a head-to-head record of 11-1. Girls bowling coach Brenda Kerstetter led a group consisting of Avalyn Kwilos, Kaylee Adamczak, Megan Gruber, Alexandra Kerstetter, Emily Lillie and Sophia Smith.

At the Section VI Championships, Forestville earned third place in the class, while improving their overall pin total by 361 pins over last year. Emily Lillie had the high scratch game at the County Roll-Offs. Lillie and Alexandra Kerstetter were selected as First Team All-Stars, while Kaylee Adamczak and Megan Gruber were Second Team All-Stars.

“Their dedication reflects the strength of our student athletes and coaching staff,” Spengler said. “We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments.”

Speaking to the success of both programs, Spengler said, “We look forward to seeing these programs continue to grow and build upon their success in the years ahead.”

Pictured is the Forestville Hornets girls bowling team. From left: Avalyn Kwilos, Kaylee Adamczak, Megan Gruber, Alexandra Kerstetter, Emily Lillie and Sophia Smith.

In other Hornets Athletics news, the boys and girls soccer programs will continue to be shared programs hosted by Silver Creek through the 2025-26 season following Board approval of an agreement. The Board also approved Ryanne Dugan and Allison VanVlack as volunteers for the volleyball open gym.

In other district news, Scot Greenough was named Director of Summer Enrichment for the 2025 summer program. He will receive a stipend of $4,440. The District also approved Sarah LoManto, Melody Voigt, Marv Cummings and Ashley Cross as chaperones for the Senior Class Trip, June 1-4.

The Board also approved three substitutes: Amber Giovene, Uncertified Teacher/Floater Monitor Aide; Jasmin Accardo, Floater Monitor Aide; and Olivia Rudick, Uncertified Teacher.

The District also received three more donations in memory of Teresa Cleary: Chautauqua County School Boards Association, $100; Thomas DeJoe, $100; and Diane Hannum, $20. The District is discussing a way to honor Cleary’s legacy, possibly with something pertaining to the music department.

The next meeting of the Forestville Board of Education is set for Thursday, April 24. At that meeting, the Board is expected to finalize the 2025-2026 school budget, which voters will decide on in May.