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2025 Class A and A1 Champions!
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Playing at the Collegiate Level
Four seniors sign their National Letter of Intent.
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Taking to the fields to warm up!
Girls Varsity Basketball
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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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Combining excellence on the field with excellence in the classroom.
![Students wear college shirts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748524944/amherstschoolsorg/pw15hoxtga7ik0fg6p4r/CollegeAthletesMay2025POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748524944/amherstschoolsorg/pw15hoxtga7ik0fg6p4r/CollegeAthletesMay2025POST.jpg","width":305}])
Excelling in the classroom and in athletics!
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On May 22, 2025 the Unified sports teams and Youth Activation Club will be recognized with the honor during half time!
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Combining excellence on the field with excellence in the classroom.
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Must have carried a 90-plus average for the previous six semesters and been a starter in their fall sport
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Combining excellence on the field with excellence in the classroom.
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Wegman's and Procter & Gamble donated $7,500 to the Amherst athletics department.
![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!
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Dennis Bauer, varsity wrestling coach, was named the wrestling 2024 Coach of the Year by Erie County Interscholastic Conference (ECIC) II.
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Grace Licata, girls varsity basketball coach, was named the 2024 All-Bee Girls Basketball Coach of the Year by the Amherst Bee.
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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.
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View a slideshow of our Winter 2024-25 sports teams.
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View a slideshow of our Fall 2024 Sports teams.
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Join Amherst Athletics as a coach.
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Tune in and watch our Tiger athletes compete in real time!
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View a slideshow of our Spring 2025 sports teams.