OWEGO - OA Athletics recently presented their annual Block-O Awards Show, honoring their student-athletes and sports programs in a fun and light hearted ceremony similar in fashion to the ESPYS.

The awards show was held in the OFA Theatre, jam-packed with students, faculty and family in attendance.

Owego Free Academy teacher and basketball coach, Chris Evans was the night's MC, while several other members of the OFA sports community presented awards throughout the evening. 

The event was complete with videos, photos and speeches from the winners of awards such as Male and Female Athlete of the Year, as well as Team of the Year and Best Individual Performance, among others.

Below is a list of the winners from the 2025 Block-O Awards Show, as well as links to the ceremony's program, photos and full event on YouTube.

LEADERSHIP AWARD - Evan English

FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Eva Crawford

MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Dylan Brace

JV TEAM OF THE YEAR - Softball

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION - Bella Silvestri

BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - Vasil Brich

RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE - Kaelyn Katchuk

FEMALE: Shannon Maslin

MALE: Bobby Struble

BEST CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE - Stella Palladino

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Madison McEvoy

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Joseph Palladino

OUTSTANDING TEAM - Girls Lacrosse

PLAY OF THE YEAR - Football: Carson Morris and Evan English

Block O 2025 Program: https://5il.co/3jget

Block O 2025 Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oSTotwQ8H1kz8utw5

Block O 2025 Show On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MweIT9TZHKk&t=6144s