Owego Free Academy FFA competed at the Central Region Sub-States for FFA Leadership Development Event.
Ag Issues Forum (Kathryn Donnelly-Taylor, Mason Hill, Hunter Pitcher, Mahayla Walsh)- 1st place, moving on to States in May! All students did a great job in their events.
In any theatre production, the stage crew is a crucial component. They build and paint the sets, keep track of props, and during the show, are in charge of lighting, changing scenery, and everything else that happens backstage:
https://showcaseartstv.com/mamma-mia-stage-crew/
Owego Free Academy is well represented in the Section IV BCANY (Basketball Coaches Association of New York) end-of-season awards.
On the boy's side, Coach Chris Evans, Class B Coach of the Year, John Bangel, Class B Co-Player of the Year/First Team All-Section IV, and Joe Bangel, Second Team All-Section IV. On the girl's side, Madison McEvoy, Second Team All-Section IV.
Madison, John, and Joe will participate in the BCANY All-Section IV All-Star games on Tuesday, March 21, at Elmira College. The girl's game is at 5:45 pm, and the boy's game will follow around 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 per person, with kids 10 and under FREE.
A complete list of awards and All-Section IV teams can be found here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/1041673.
#OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego Free Academy Animal Science program is excited to welcome its newest additions. The program will raise the 6 barrow pigs to sell at the county fair in August. The animal science students are excited to share their knowledge with other students who visit during the year.
With this being their last year of high school basketball, coach Chris Evans and brothers John and Joe Bangel reflect on their Section championship and the future for them in basketball:
https://showcasesportstv.com/john-and-joe-bangel-on-section-win/ @OFAAthletics1 #OAPride
OA ALERT: Good Evening. Due to forecasted inclement weather, OACSD will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Enjoy your day off, and be safe!
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball team will play in the Class B Regional against Westhill on Saturday, March 11th, at 4:30 pm at Onondaga Community College - SRC Arena.
Digital tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx (Children 12 and under are free.)
Security Update for SRC Arena:
The following security procedures are in place at OCC for the Section III Boys Basketball Regionals on 3/11.
Security personnel will wand all persons entering the SRC Arena.
Only clear bags will be allowed into the facility.
There will be a NO re-admittance policy.
While games are played, spectators will be asked to sit in the stands. The rail on the hallway in front of the concession stand/bathroom area at the west end of the Arena will no longer be a place to loiter or watch the game.
Schools will provide Section III with the student section supervisors’ names and contact information before the beginning of the game.
If issues arise during the game that pose a security threat to fans and/or players, the game will be suspended, and fans will be asked to leave the facility so the athletes can finish the game.
Section III Athletics and OCC are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all student-athletes and a secure facility for all spectators. Thank you for your cooperation.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
"There's so much pain that goes into it. It's such a hard sport that you feel more complete when you're done with workouts." Magavin Allen tells us how he first started swimming, his favorite memory, and more:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-magavin-allen/ #OAPride
OA Reminder: NO School for Superintendents Conference Day on Friday, March 10th. Enjoy the long weekend. Don't forget to 'Spring Forward' on Sunday, March 12th, as Daylight Saving Time starts. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Rachael Wood loves performing on stage. She recently played Sophie in Mamma Mia! The senior brings energy, leadership, and passion to performing. Watch her Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-rachael-wood/
OFA boy's basketball competed in the Section championship against Chenango Forks. Throughout the game, the team was dominant on both offense and defense, winning the Section IV Class B championship:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-basketball-section-championship-review/
The Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball team will play in the Class B Regional against Westhill on Saturday, March 11th, at 4:30 pm at Onondaga Community College - SRC Arena.
Digital tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx (Children 12 and under are free.)
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The varsity boys' swimming & diving team recently finished up their season. They are proud of their team accomplishments. They improved their speeds and grew as a team and program:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-swimming-and-diving-season-recap/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC
Boys Basketball - Section IV Class B Championship
#2 Owego 52 - #1 Chenango Forks 33
Owego advances to play a Section III team in the Regional Final on Saturday, 3/11 at SRC Arena in Syracuse, 4:30 pm
In this Behind The Scenes segment, we are with the high school chorus as they rehearse The Circle Of Life. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-chorus-rehearses-circle-of-life/ @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Tyler Krom is a sprinter on the varsity boys' swim team. He tells us what he loves about the sport, his favorite memory of his swim career so far, and more in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-tyler-krom/ #OAPride
Sydney Watson recently portrayed Tanya in the school's production of Mamma Mia! She describes what it's like getting into character and the feeling of being on stage and connecting with an audience:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-sydney-watson/ #OACommunity #OAPride
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball team will play in the Section 4 Class B Final on Sunday, March 5th, at 2:00 pm. The game will be played at the VFCU Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912932?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Digital tickets are required for entry.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
While it is Kyle Riegel's senior year, he does not wish to pursue swimming in college. He says he always wants to have it with him and is excited to come back to cheer on the team and see the program continue to grow:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-kyle-riegel/ #OAPride
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball Sectional Semifinal game tonight vs. Waverly will still be played.
The Boys are the #2 seed and will host #3 Waverly tonight, Tuesday, February 28th, at OFA at 6:00 pm.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912938?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Digital tickets are required for entry, and spectators must enter through the OAMS/OFA main entrance on the complex's middle school side. Doors will open at 5:00 pm.
The game will also be streamed live on the OACSD YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
