The Warren County School District is honoring a group who helped revive a coach who collapsed during a recent track meet.

Misty Weber, principal at Sheffield Area Middle/High School presented the recognitions during a recent school board meeting. Special recognition was given to Colby Barr, Mike Barr, Rusty Barr, Dane Renwick, and the Sheffield Area Middle High School (SAMHS) Track Team and Staff for their response during a track-related medical emergency. Their quick action and care exemplified responsibility and teamwork.

“On April 3, our Wolverines hosted Johnsonburg in Youngsville, what began as a routine athletic event quickly turned into a powerful moment of unity and life-saving action. Just before the meet began, a Johnsonburg coach collapsed due to a sudden cardiac arrest,” Weber said. “Without hesitation, several trained individuals rushed to his side and immediately began administering CPR. At the same time, our athletes, coaches, staff and spectators, worked together to create a privacy barrier around the scene. Shielding the emergency responders with dignity and respect. Allowing life-saving efforts to continue uninterrupted. Because of the swift and coordinated response, the coach regained a pulse and consciousness on site and is now on the road to recovery. This evening we would like to proudly recognize the heroes whose quick thinking and training saved a life.”

The Sheffield track team was celebrated for earning the Northern Tier League Championship title. The coaching staff includes head coach Jason Snell, along with Amy O’Donnell, Tom Hammerbeck, Nathan Lindberg and Tylor West. Boys track team members are Zachary Barnes, Andrew Kyler, Colby Barr, Bryden Letendre, Aamond Bowman, Marc Lewis, Jack Chapman, Benjamin Lindberg, James Chapman, Alex Marfink, Travis Childress, Emre Morgan, Garrett Copley, Wyatt Newark, Landen Faul, Landon Snell, Chase Fetzeck, Caleb Steffan, Nicholas Hagg, Gordon Vinopal, Isaac Hammerbeck, James Wagner, Joby Hilyer, John Whipple, Andrew Hoden, Braylon Winslow, Hayden Holden, Owen Winslow, Keianu Kelly and William Zdarko. Members of the varsity girls track team are Viola Anderson, Sarah Hoffman, Sydney Barr, Kelci Kiser, Tymber Barr, Katherine Powell, Lily Benton, Lily Richards, Madison Connolly, Chloe Robinson, Emily Davidson, Emma Roell, Rachel Farnsworth, Olivia Romanosky, Kaitlyn Finch, Kelsi Silves, Madison Hackley, Madison Snell, Addisen Heeter, Alanna Warrior and Peyton Heeter.

Corey Copley was honored as the athletic director of the Year for District 9. Madison Snell was recognized for her participation in the 2025 Pennsylvania Powerlifting High School State Championships. Madison Connolly was celebrated as the Warren County School District February C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader, an award that recognizes students who show exceptional leadership and service in their schools.