Southwestern Central High School

Southwestern Central High School is a public high school located at 600 Hunt Road in West Ellicott, New York, that is part of the Southwestern Central School District. Educates students in grades 9 through 12 from the surrounding areas of Busti, Celoron, Lakewood, and West Ellicott.

Southwestern Central High School
Location
600 Hunt Road W.E.
Jamestown, New York 14701
Information
TypePublic
EstablishedJune 28th, 1947
School districtSouthwestern Central School District
NCES School ID362766003756[1]
PrincipalScott Cooper
Staff34.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9 - 12
Number of students420 (2017–18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio12.35[2]
Color(s)
  Red
  Navy blue
  White
AthleticsBaseball, Softball, Soccer (MF), Swimming (MF),Tennis (MF), Track and Field (MF), Cross Country (MF), Basketball (MF), Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Hockey, Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Cheerleading, Bowling
MascotTrojan
Websitewww.swcsk12.org

Academics

In 2009, Southwestern ranked 35th out of 131, 36th in 2010 and 35th of 133 in 2011 among Western New York high schools in terms of academic performance.[3]

Athletics

The Trojans compete in the fall in football, cross country, boys soccer, girls soccer, girls volleyball, girls tennis, and girls swimming and diving. Winter sports include basketball, wrestling, bowling, and boys swimming. Spring sports include track and field, boys tennis, baseball, softball, and golf.

Swimming

The Southwestern girls swim team won the CCAA league with a season of no losses. The girls also claimed the Section 6 Class C title for both 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons.

Football

The football team won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C championship in 2008.[4] The Trojans completed the season with a 13–0 record. Coach Jay Sirianni was named New York State Class C Coach of the Year. Quarterback Zack Sopak and lineman Jasen Carlson were named to the first team All-State football team.

In 2009 the Trojans (13–0) claimed their second straight New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C football championship by downing Bronxville of Section 1, 40–14, at the Carrier Dome.[5] Lineman Jasen Carlson was awarded the Trench trophy as the Best High School Lineman in Western New York[6] and Quarterback Zack Sopak was awarded the Connolly Cup as most outstanding football player in Western New York.[7] First Team All-State honors awarded to Carlson, Sopak, Levi Bursch, and Ryan Buzzetto.

From 2015 to 2019, the Trojans football team was coached by former NFL player Jehuu Caulcrick.

Bowling

In the 2011–12 season the boys and girls varsity bowling teams won division one champions being led by team seniors Jenny Goodwill, Jessica Watson, Stephen Pool, Tom Dietrick, Sam Nelson, Kim Bajdo, Nicole Vincent, Lauren Schweichler, and Hannah Johnston.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Southwestern Senior High School (362766003756)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. "SOUTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  3. http://buffalo.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2009/06/01/daily69.html?page=2
  4. Kindberg, Scott (2008-11-30). "Best In The State: Southwestern Cruises To Class C Crown". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  5. Kindberg, Scott (2009-11-29). "Trojans Repeat As C Champs". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  6. Trench Trophy Website
  7. Connolly Cup Website
  8. Rodriguez, Jason (2011-09-11). "America 10 Years Later: Memorials Honor Those Who Have Fallen". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  9. "Sgt. James Matteson". The Post-Journal. 2004-11-18. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  10. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/nick-sirianni-hired-coach-philadelphia-eagles-20210121.html
  11. Emke, Dave (2011-02-11). "Swanson Mourned: Southwestern Remembers 2007 Grad Killed In War". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.

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