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Four seniors sign their National Letter of Intent.
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Girls Modified Soccer 2024
Taking to the fields to warm up!
Girls Varsity Softball 2024
Dedicated teammates supporting each other!
Girls Varsity Basketball
2024 Class A1 Champions
Boys Varsity Baseball
2024 Class A and A1 Champions
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Mission & Philosophy
Amherst Athletics
The Amherst Central athletic program, in association with New York State Public High School Athletic Association, fosters the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Our program will develop individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility, and citizenship.
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![NYSPHSAA scholar athlete teams fall 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733333691/amherstschoolsorg/vyoidl64h2uldeyprhok/2024Scholar-AthleteTeams.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733333691/amherstschoolsorg/vyoidl64h2uldeyprhok/2024Scholar-AthleteTeams.png","width":305}])
Combining excellence on the field with excellence in the classroom.
![Four students wear college shirts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731690238/amherstschoolsorg/xm6rtralzlhvszstfwmc/NLI_2024POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731690238/amherstschoolsorg/xm6rtralzlhvszstfwmc/NLI_2024POST.jpg","width":305}])
Four sign to continue their athletics career at the collegiate level
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Wegman's and Procter & Gamble donated $7,500 to the Amherst athletics department.
![Two basketball teams in the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727181753/amherstschoolsorg/jb9udazk5c8y19copdvd/UnifiedFansintheStandsGame_POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727181753/amherstschoolsorg/jb9udazk5c8y19copdvd/UnifiedFansintheStandsGame_POST.jpg","width":305}])
The Unified sports teams and Youth Activation Club at ACHS earned national recognition.
![Athletics kick off Aug. 29]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724340928/amherstschoolsorg/mrnntfb6ik7eixddoxl5/2024KickoffPOST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724340928/amherstschoolsorg/mrnntfb6ik7eixddoxl5/2024KickoffPOST.jpg","width":305}])
Athletes and parents are invited to our 2024-25 Kick Off!
![coach with wrestler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722433948/amherstschoolsorg/tvrqsijfjegwgzfolcol/Athletics_Bauer_NEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722433948/amherstschoolsorg/tvrqsijfjegwgzfolcol/Athletics_Bauer_NEWS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722433948/amherstschoolsorg/tvrqsijfjegwgzfolcol/Athletics_Bauer_NEWS.jpg","width":642}])
Dennis Bauer, varsity wrestling coach, was named the wrestling 2024 Coach of the Year by Erie County Interscholastic Conference (ECIC) II.
![image of a newspaper article]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722433894/amherstschoolsorg/vhymak99ul0c6kfd7eh1/GRace_Licata_NEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722433894/amherstschoolsorg/vhymak99ul0c6kfd7eh1/GRace_Licata_NEWS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722433894/amherstschoolsorg/vhymak99ul0c6kfd7eh1/GRace_Licata_NEWS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722433894/amherstschoolsorg/vhymak99ul0c6kfd7eh1/GRace_Licata_NEWS.jpg","width":999}])
Grace Licata, girls varsity basketball coach, was named the 2024 All-Bee Girls Basketball Coach of the Year by the Amherst Bee.
![All WNY Scholar Athletes Fall 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709028813/amherstschoolsorg/c8l6ym2ztafswdi1fenv/AllWNYScholar-Athletes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709028813/amherstschoolsorg/c8l6ym2ztafswdi1fenv/AllWNYScholar-Athletes.png","width":305}])
Read More
about Fall 2023 All WNY Scholar-Athletes
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This award recognizes academic excellence in athletic teams.
![Broyles award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709028810/amherstschoolsorg/jvzb2uiyeyiak1wfh9sh/sabatinoNEWS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709028810/amherstschoolsorg/jvzb2uiyeyiak1wfh9sh/sabatinoNEWS.png","width":305}])
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about Varsity Football Assistant Coach Jeff Sabatino Receives National Broyles Award
Athletics Schedule
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1615 Amherst Manor Dr, Williamsville New York 14221
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4301 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14226
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55 Kings Highway, Amherst New York 14226
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2111 Girdle Rd, Elma NY 14059
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1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst NY 14228-3399
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55 Kings Highway, Amherst New York 14226
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33 Highland Pkwy, Buffalo New York 14223
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2111 Girdle Rd, Elma NY 14059
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1250 Union Rd., West Seneca New York 14224
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1840 Military Road, Buffalo NY 14217
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1840 Military Road, Buffalo NY 14217
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4301 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14226
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151 Paradise Rd, East Amherst NY 14051
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4301 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14226
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1840 Military Road, Buffalo NY 14217
Academic Excellence
Athletic participation can enhance a student's academic performances. Several programs exist to recognize athletes who excel on the fields and in the classroom.
![Boys varsity volleyball team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726856143/amherstschoolsorg/ufkhsruktcpk3nwmsier/BVVBTEAM-Fall24Showcase.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726856143/amherstschoolsorg/ufkhsruktcpk3nwmsier/BVVBTEAM-Fall24Showcase.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726856143/amherstschoolsorg/ufkhsruktcpk3nwmsier/BVVBTEAM-Fall24Showcase.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726856143/amherstschoolsorg/ufkhsruktcpk3nwmsier/BVVBTEAM-Fall24Showcase.jpg","width":801}])
View a slideshow of our Fall 2024 Sports teams.
![Athletics tiger head logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722352317/amherstschoolsorg/yh9g7l5okujpkzpr68h3/TigerHeadLogo-Showcase800-680.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722352317/amherstschoolsorg/yh9g7l5okujpkzpr68h3/TigerHeadLogo-Showcase800-680.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722352317/amherstschoolsorg/yh9g7l5okujpkzpr68h3/TigerHeadLogo-Showcase800-680.png","width":800}])
Join Amherst Athletics as a coach.
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Tune in and watch our Tiger athletes compete in real time!
![Spring Team Photos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722280382/amherstschoolsorg/abzlmg8ksoecqw2mhoph/SpringSportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722280382/amherstschoolsorg/abzlmg8ksoecqw2mhoph/SpringSportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722280382/amherstschoolsorg/abzlmg8ksoecqw2mhoph/SpringSportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722280382/amherstschoolsorg/abzlmg8ksoecqw2mhoph/SpringSportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":802}])
View a slideshow of our Spring 2024 sports teams.
![Winter Team Photos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722280381/amherstschoolsorg/qkhcobdodjctvmmedkin/Winter-SportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722280381/amherstschoolsorg/qkhcobdodjctvmmedkin/Winter-SportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722280381/amherstschoolsorg/qkhcobdodjctvmmedkin/Winter-SportsShowcaseImage800x680.jpg","width":800}])
View a slideshow of our Winter 2023-24 sports teams.