In a proud moment for the community, Mayor Sean Palmer presented the first-ever Minersville Area High School Mayor's Award, recognizing outstanding student-athletes for their remarkable achievements during the 2023-2024 school year.
This prestigious award honors both the Male and Female Athletes of the Year for their exemplary leadership, commitment to their teams, positive attitude on and off the field, and academic excellence.
2023-2024 Male Athlete of the Year: Luke Stevenosky
Luke Stevenosky, a standout athlete in football and track & field, has left an indelible mark on Minersville Area High School with numerous records and accolades.
Football Achievements:
Career Records:
Track & Field Achievements:
Accolades During 2023-2024:
Mini-Maxwell Award Recipient:
Team & Individual Championships:
2023-2024 Female Athlete of the Year: Kaycee Raczka
Kaycee Raczka excelled in basketball and track & field, setting records and leading her teams to numerous championships.
Track & Field Records:
Accolades During 2023-2024:
Team & Individual Championships:
Mayor Palmer expressed his admiration for both athletes, highlighting their dedication and contributions to the Minersville community. "Kaycee and Luke exemplify the true spirit of sportsmanship, leadership, and academic excellence. They are outstanding representatives of Minersville Area High School and our community."
The Minersville Area High School Mayor's Award sets a new standard for recognizing young athletes who excel not only in sports but also as leaders and role models in their schools and communities.
2023-2024 Male Athlete of the Year: Luke Stevenosky
Luke Stevenosky, a standout athlete in football and track & field, has left an indelible mark on Minersville Area High School with numerous records and accolades.
Football Achievements:
Career Records:
- Rushing Yards: 4,071
- Points Scored: 346
- Touchdowns: 57
- Rushing Touchdowns: 54
- Points Scored: 202
- Touchdowns: 33
- Rushing Touchdowns: 33
- Rushing Yards: 2,467
- Points Scored: 38
- Rushing Yards: 316
Track & Field Achievements:
- Javelin: 202’ 6” (3rd in Schuylkill County & 10th in the state of PA)
- Shotput: 50’ 4.5”
- Member of 4x100m relay: 44.70
Accolades During 2023-2024:
- Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Dream Team (RB & LB)
- 1st Team Small School RB & LB
- Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association All-Star Game
- Republican-Herald Athlete of the Week - Week 2
- 4th Down Magazine Colonial - Schuylkill Player of the Week - Week 8
- Republican-Herald All-Area 1st Team RB
- All-Eastern PA Football Team RB
- PA Football Writers’ All-State 1st Team RB
- PA Football News All-State 1st Team RB
- WNEP Super 16 Dream Team
- Ranked #2 in rushing yards for the entire state of PA
Mini-Maxwell Award Recipient:
- Stevenosky was one of only 150 players selected across PA, NJ, and Delaware for the Mini-Maxwell Award, recognized for his football performance, academics, and community service.
Team & Individual Championships:
- Member of the 2023 District XI Class A Football Championship Team
- Member of the 2023 Division Championship for Boys Track & Field Team
- Schuylkill League Gold Medalist for the Javelin with a league record throw of 201’7”
- PA District XI Gold Medalist for the Javelin
- PA State Bronze Medalist for the Javelin
2023-2024 Female Athlete of the Year: Kaycee Raczka
Kaycee Raczka excelled in basketball and track & field, setting records and leading her teams to numerous championships.
Track & Field Records:
- Discus: 102’ 2.5”
- Shot-put: 37’ 11.75”
Accolades During 2023-2024:
- PIAA 3rd Team All-State in Basketball 2024
- Republican Herald Player of the Week
- Scored 1,000 Points in Basketball
- 4x Track & Field State Qualifier
Team & Individual Championships:
- Member of the 2021 & 2023 PIAA District XI Basketball Championship Team
- Member of the 2022 PIAA District XI Softball Championship Team
- 2023 PIAA District XI Track & Field Shot-put Gold Medalist
- 3x Schuylkill League Shot-put Silver Medalist (2021, 2022, 2023)
- 3x PIAA District XI Shot-put Silver Medalist (2021, 2022, 2024)
- 2024 Schuylkill League Discus Gold Medalist
Mayor Palmer expressed his admiration for both athletes, highlighting their dedication and contributions to the Minersville community. "Kaycee and Luke exemplify the true spirit of sportsmanship, leadership, and academic excellence. They are outstanding representatives of Minersville Area High School and our community."
The Minersville Area High School Mayor's Award sets a new standard for recognizing young athletes who excel not only in sports but also as leaders and role models in their schools and communities.
