2011

Dave Weaver

Football, Wrestling, Track 1974-1977

Led the football team in tackles, assisted tackles, and tackles for all three years as a starter,  613 career tackles, member of 1977 team Twin Valley conference championship, 1977 Twin Valley Player of the Year, Big 33 participant

6th all time in West Perry history in shot put ( 49’5”), 9th all time in javelin (173’4”)

 Full athletic scholarship offer to the Univeristy of Virginia

3 year starter at Shippensburg University, team captain, 1st team all conference selection, new record for tackles in a season with 80

“Dave was the most dominating defensive player that I coached or have seen play football here at West Perry since I came in 1973.  His presence in the middle of the Mustang defense enabled the team to hold their opponents to 5.1 points/game and led our football team to its first ever Twin Valley Conference championship.” – Bob Anderson, Former West Perry Head Football Coach

 Barry “B.J.” Barnes

Basketball, Baseball 1993-1996

West Perry record for career homeruns (10), West Perry record for single season home runs (8, 1996), West Perry record for most strikeouts in a single game (17), 9th all time in single season batting average (.479, 1996), 12th all time in number of wins in a single season, member of 1996 Perry County Championship team, 1996 Mid Penn Division III MVP

NCAA All American team as a freshman at Duquesne University

Drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates

“I witnessed B.J.’s extraordinary talent and productivity for both the baseball and basketball programs.  While his glowing statistics, particularly in baseball, speak for themselves it was B.J.’s healthy attitude and work ethic  that set him apart from the pack.” – Jeff Lorenz, former West Perry teacher, coach and administrator.

John Weibley

Football, Basketball, Track 1964-1967

5^th highest single season batting average (.492, 1967), member 1967 Tri-Valley league championship team, 29 hits, 20 runs, 5 homeruns, 11 stolen bases and 18 RBIs in 59 at bats were all school records at that time

Member of West Perry’s championship basketball team in 1966-1967.  Scored 14 second-half points in West Perry’s first ever District basketball play off game.

Team captain of the football team.  Contributed as a halfback, kicker, kick returner, and quarterback en route to a six win season.

“when he tried football for the first time as a sophomore, John was a quiet boy with athletic ability, but through his junior year his confidence and knowledge of the game grew and for his senior season John was elected one of the tri captains and became a deceptive ball carrier and sure handed receiver.” – Red Adams, former West Perry Head Football Coach.

“John was a standout on the baseball field as a shortstop, and when consider his all around skills, he is regarded not only by me by many as one of the best baseball players ever at West Perry.  John was never about himself, he always put the team first.” – Gov Seager, West Perry Coach and former teammate.

Kyle Ream

Football, Basketball, Track 2002-2004

1 of 4 W.P. athletes recognized in the 2,000 yard club for his 2,464 yards in 2003 as a senior captain, member of defensive unit that held opponents under 50 passing yards per game and yielded just 1 touchdown pass versus 20 interceptions, member of the second ever District III football playoff game for West Perry, 1^st team all state and conference defensive back, 1^st team all conference quarterback, conference offensive MVP, Carlisle Sentinel All Area Team

970 career points in basketball

716 career points as part of the track team, co-MVP of the undefeated 2004 team

Member of the football team at Bloomsburg University, co-captain, 1st team all conference honors as a wide receiver, Bob Ticker Offensive MVP award recipient

“Kyle was a consistent threat in all three sports.  He was extremely focused and very competitive.  He worked hard to excel in each of his sports.  He did whatever he was told at practice or competitions.  Kyle was a versatile athlete, he always displayed exemplary sportsmanlike conduct, and he always placed team goals ahead of personal goals.” – Tom Abeling, West Perry teacher and former Head Track Coach

Jodi (Urich) Lavenberg

Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball 1986-1989

Two time Mid Penn all-star in field hockey, Two time Mid-Penn all-star in softball, Three time Mid-Penn all-star in basketball, Two time selection to the Patriot News’s Big 15 basketball team

West Perry record holder for most career points with 2,040, rebounds in a career with 843,  points in a season with 840, points in a game with 45, and rebounds in a season with 311

All American basketball player at St. Bonaventure, team MVP, two time Atlantic 10 All Conference team, member of the Dean’s List every semester

“Mrs. Lavenberg gives her all in everything she does. Between her wonderful teaching in the classroom and awesome coaching on the basketball court, you couldn’t ask for a better person to look up to.  She has been a huge inspiration to the basketball girls of West Perry because she was so incredible throughout her high school career.  Mrs. Lavenberg is one of the best coaches around.  She doesn’t get mad when her team is losing or let the girls get down on themselves.  She motivates them to get out there and do their best.  She’s always supportive, whether she’s helping with some math homework or getting out to see sporting events. When a student or athlete is in need of assistance, they can count on her to be there.  Mrs. Lavenberg, you are a great inspiration to all of the students here at West Perry.” – Nicole Lisse, West Perry Student-Athlete

Mr. Clark is best known for his exploits on the gridiron and on the track.  He was selected as 1st team All-Conference wide receiver and defensive back in both the 1989 and 1990 seasons.  In addition, he earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors as a return specialist in 1990.  His 12 touchdowns during the ’89 campaign were a school record at the time.  Likewise in 1990 Mr. Clark established records for number of catches (43), number of receiving yards (884) and number of interceptions (10).  His stats did not go unrecognized by the larger community as he was selected for the East/West All Star game, Patriot News First Team All Area (defensive back), Big 33 checklist and several Player of the Week selections.

Mr. Clark’s accomplishments on the track are equally impressive.  In 1990 alone he earned all of the following. 110m Hurdles: WP School Record (14.9), MPC Champion, 2nd Place District III, 8th PIAA State Meet.  300m Hurdles: WP School Record (40.09), MPC 2nd Place, 3rd Place District III.  He returned in ’91 to shatter his old records and add to his medal count.  110m hurdles: WP School Record (14.86), MPC Champion, District III Champion, 7th Place PIAA State meet.  300 m Hurdles: School Record (39.4), Mid Penn Conference Champion, District III Champion.  400m: MPC 2nd Place.

Of Mr. Clark’s talents, Coach Bob Anderson shared the following, “(Chad) possessed athleticism with speed and a great pair of hands.  Chad was a game breaker and was probably the best offensive wide receiver I coached or have seen play here at West Perry since I came here in 1973.”

Matt DeLancey
Football, Wrestling 1990-1993

Mr. DeLancey participated in football and wrestling at West Perry.  He finished his HS football  career with 137 tackles including 13 sacks.  He earned 2^nd Team All-Conference honors as a Junior.  In his final season he garnered 1^st All Conference recognition, and a trip to the Thanksgiving Day East/West All Star game.  He contributed to the 1991 MPC Football Championship team 9West Perry’s most recent championship).

Mr. DeLancey’s wrestling career was full of firsts.  He was the first WP wrestler to advance to the regional and eventually to the PIAA State meet.  He was the first and only WP wrestler to hit 20 pins in a season.  In his senior season Mr. DeLancey led the team in take downs.  He was selected to be a member of the All Sentinel wrestling team and received Top Male Athlete, most Improved Wrestler and Outstanding Wrestler Awards.

After graduation Mr. DeLancey started for four years at East Stroudsburg University where he earned All-PSAC & All-ECAC honor.  He was listed as a DII Pre-Season All American by Street & Smith and earned the Coaches Award from legendary Coach, Denny Dowds.  Matt continued his football career by playing for the Styrian Longhorns of the Austrian Professional Football League.

Mr. Delancey is currently the Asst Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Florida where he has had the privilege to train over 60 Olympic athletes including Olympic Gold medalist and current world record holder, Ryan Lochte.

When asked about Matt both Coach Austin and Coach Anderson commented on his work ethic.  Coach Austin notes, “Matt was one of those high school athletes that decided early that he was going to work hard and be accomplished in both of the sports he played.”  Coach Anderson recalls, “Matt was a workaholic in the weight room.  He loved to work out and was probably the strongest athlete that ever graduated from West Perry.”