Jordan-Elbridge High School recognizes an Athlete of the Month each month of the school year. Using the selection criteria below, the coaching staff of each varsity sport can nominate one individual each month. Every sport being played during any given month should have a nominated athlete. The JE Administration will select a winner from the pool of nominees based on the selection criteria below in addition to performance statistics from competitions during that month.
The coaching staff will select the Athlete of the Month based on the following criteria:
Sportsmanship (respect coaches, officials, opponents, teammates)Commitment (toward practices, games and continued improvement)
Honesty (playing by rules, character)
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for their sport both on and off the field/court
Toughness (both mental and physical)
Work Ethic
Teamwork
Focus and Discipline
Perseverance (overcoming challenges)
It should be noted that the Athlete of the Month may not merely be the “star” player, but rather a team member who sets a good example for others and exhibits the greatest all around attributes of leadership, character and teamwork.
Provisions:
Administration may reject a nominee because of disciplinary issues, attendance concerns, etc. In this case, the committee will consider another candidate.Students who are selected as AOTM will not be able to earn the award again.
Nominations carry over from month to month and re-nominations are welcome.
AOTM can be awarded to any varsity athlete.
Only those who win the award will be recognized; other nominees will not be disclosed.
Our first athlete of the month is Sarah Love from Alpine Ski
Sarah has represented Jordan-Elbridge in Alpine Ski Racing for two years as the school's first and only alpine ski racer. She has been a top podium finisher in Section 3 both seasons and qualified for the State Championships in each of her two years of competition. Sarah currently balances her high school competitive season with the Labrador Mountain Ski Club competing in the New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA), where she has climbed to the #3 ranking in the Western Region of the State. This year, she is looking to return to the State Championships and cement her legacy as the most decorated alpine racer in school history. Sarah also had a 4th place finish in the slalom at Empire State Winter Games!
Our next athlete of the month is Adam DelCostello from Varsity Wrestling
Adam has officially etched his name into the Jordan Elbridge High School wrestling record books through his hard work, dedication, and determination.
Competing in the 150 lb weight class at the Division II Sectional Tournament on February 14, 2026, Adam placed 3rd overall, earning his first All-Sectional honors. He is the first wrestler from JE to place at sectionals since Jared Lawerence in 2020 and the first state qualifier since Brian Platt in 1999.
Adam has been a dominant force on the mat all season, finishing with an impressive 24–7 record. His success doesn’t stop in competition — he excels in the classroom as well, earning Scholar-Athlete recognition with a GPA above 90.
Brains and brawn — congratulations, Adam, on an outstanding achievement!