Celebrating District V

News & Recognition

Recognizing sportsmanship, championships, milestones and outstanding achievements throughout PIAA District V.

Latest Recognition

2026 District V Golf Champions

District V recognized individual and team champions following the 2026 District V Golf Championships.

October 6, 2026 · Golf

District V Crowns 2026 Golf Champions

District V recognized its 2026 golf champions following the District V Golf Championships.

In the boys' individual competition, Parker Oakman of McConnellsburg claimed the district championship. Ryder Shumaker of Somerset finished second, followed by Trenton Ripple of Bedford in third and Colton Boozer of Chestnut Ridge in fourth.

Olivia Nichols of Rockwood earned the girls' individual championship, with Kaydence Dufour of Chestnut Ridge finishing as the runner-up. Somerset captured the District V boys' team championship.

Congratulations to all of this year's District V golf champions and qualifiers.

Girls individual golf champions Olivia Nichols of Rockwood and Kaydence Dufour of Chestnut Ridge holding District V awards — Girls individual champion Olivia Nichols of Rockwood, left, and runner-up Kaydence Dufour of Chestnut Ridge.

Boys individual golf finishers Ryder Shumaker of Somerset, Colton Boozer of Chestnut Ridge, Trenton Ripple of Bedford and Parker Oakman of McConnellsburg holding District V awards — Boys individual finishers: Ryder Shumaker (Somerset), Colton Boozer (Chestnut Ridge), Trenton Ripple (Bedford), and champion Parker Oakman (McConnellsburg).

Somerset boys golf team holding the District V championship plaque — Somerset celebrates the 2026 District V boys' team championship.

Earlier Recognition

District V Sportsmanship Awards

District V recognized two member schools with 2025–2026 PIAA Sportsmanship Award banners.

Forbes Road High School representatives holding a PIAA Sportsmanship Award banner

August 13, 2026 · Sportsmanship

Forbes Road High School Receives PIAA Sportsmanship Award

Forbes Road High School was recognized with a 2025–2026 PIAA Sportsmanship Award banner from District V, honoring the school's commitment to sportsmanship in interscholastic athletics.

Todd Best, District V Sportsmanship Chair, presents the award banner to Forbes Road High School representatives, including Heidi O'Neil.

Meyersdale Middle School representative holding a PIAA Sportsmanship Award banner with District V Sportsmanship Chair Todd Best

August 13, 2026 · Sportsmanship

Meyersdale Middle School Receives PIAA Sportsmanship Award

Meyersdale Middle School was recognized with a 2025–2026 PIAA Sportsmanship Award banner from District V, celebrating the school's commitment to sportsmanship in interscholastic athletics.

Todd Best, District V Sportsmanship Chair, presents the 2025–2026 PIAA Sportsmanship Award banner to a representative of Meyersdale Middle School.

What We Celebrate

Achievements across District V

This page will recognize state champions and medalists, major student-athlete and coaching milestones, sportsmanship honors, awards and other exceptional accomplishments by District V schools.