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Town of Fenton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Chenango Valley knows a little something about success with twins. The Greene Brothers are leaders of the football and wrestling teams. But there's another set of twins, making waves for the Warriors. And one of those twins leads the boys basketball team. Action Sports reporter Gabe Osterhout introduces us to Kevin Mack, this week's Academic All-Star. Normally when you ask a high school student, they'll tell you they want to make the winning shot to win a state championship. But Chenango Valley senior Kevin Mack is different. He says he would take the shot if he had to, but would prefer to find the open man, and do what's best for the team. "Usually I'm not seen as a scorer and I've had some higher scoring games but most of the time, I just play defense and give assists...that's what I'm best at." Mack carries a 94 average in the classroom. His favorite subject is math, and is going to college to study engineering. Not a bad choice since he helps engineer the Warriors offense as the team's point guard. "You can analyze the situation if you're able to take a step back and look at it, like an engineer would look at something else and see how it works and figure things out that way." He may not be the most vocal of leaders, but coaches say he is most definitely a leader. And will be missed next season. "He's like a standard at practice. He tries hard in every drill. He teams up with some of the younger players when we do shooting drills and defensive drills. He's a real role model for the younger guys." Mack will be close to home, continuing his education at Broome Community College. But his basketball playing days will most likely end when this season is over. While he loves basketball, he plans to concentrate on his true love at the next level, baseball. And that's Kevin Mack is this week's Academic All-Star. In the Town of Fenton, Gabe Osterhout, Action Sports.
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John Martin - Academic All-Star
Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) There's a fine line between doing things quickly and rushing. But going fast is the only speed Seton senior John Martin knows. Whether it's finishing his AP homework, or playing point guard for the Saints basketball team, he's always on the move.
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Academic All Star - Jacquelyn Heggie
Oxford, NY (WBNG Binghamton) An Oxford senior is a 3 sport athlete, who is a leader both on and off the court. She's also a whiz in the classroom, being on high honor roll all 4 years. Action
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Academic All Star - Alex Francik
Vestal, NY (WBNG Binghamton) A Vestal high school wrestler is as dedicated in the classroom as he is in the wrestling room, excelling in both. He carries a high 90s average and an undefeated record
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Academic All Star - Ian Tolan
Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) A Binghamton high school senior has set records on the track. And is on track to be at the top of his graduating class. Action Sports reporter Gabe Osterhout
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Academic All Star - Jenna Ivan
Hillcrest, NY (WBNG Binghamton) She is willing to do just about anything for the team, up to and including cutting off her hair. Chenango Valley senior Jenna Ivan is a 3-sport standout and a model student,
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Academic All Star - Lauren Mullins
Johnson City, NY (WBNG Binghamton) She comes from a long line of runners in the family. And may be one of the best runners from her school. On top of that, she's on pace to be this year's
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Academic All Star - Molly Wolf
Town of Union, NY (WBNG Binghamton) She's an all conference athlete and a member of national honor society. She's used hard work in the classroom and on the playing field to help her get accepted
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Academic All Star - Sarah Esposito
Endicott, NY (WBNG Binghamton) She began swimming on doctors orders 10 years ago, and just can't stop. Union-Endicott's Sarah Esposito stays busy out of the pool as well, keeping up a 95 average.
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Academic All Star - Zach Jeske
(WBNG Binghamton) "Stay focused, stay determined and keep my priorities straight." That's the goal of Chenango Forks senior quarterback Zach Jeske. And his parents and his brother, a former
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