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Ahead Of Playoffs, Mineola Recognizes Senior Student-Athletes

The Mineola Union Free School District Athletic Department is recognizing some of its senior student-athletes ahead of playoffs.

MINEOLA, NY — Ahead of playoffs, the Mineola Union Free School District Athletic Department is recognizing some of its seniors who are excelling in their fall sport.

The students are Joe Cerrato, Daniella Speranza, Max Von Massenbach, and Mia Wosnofski.

"The district is #MineolaProud of its student-athletes and wishes them the best of luck as their seasons continue," the school system said in a statement.

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Here's a little more information about each student-athlete, per school officials:

Joe Cerrato

Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

Cerrato is a member of the varsity boys soccer team. As a varsity team captain and returning All-County player, he has led the Mustangs to another impressive season. This year, he was named a top 100 player on Long Island and has his sights set on a championship run.

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Daniella Speranza

Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

Speranza is an outside hitter on the varsity volleyball team. The four-year varsity player made the top 50 list for volleyball players on Long Island. Previously, she was named an All-County player during her junior year.

Max Von Massenbach

Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

The senior spotlight shines on Von Massenbach, a Mustangs varsity football player. Throughout his three years on the varsity team, he has held down the left tackle and defensive tackle positions. He is also a successful athlete off the football field, as a wrestler and a shot and disc thrower in the track program.

Mia Wosnofski

Courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

Wosnofski, a four-year member of the varsity girls soccer team, was named All-County as a junior. She hopes to see her team advance in the Nassau County playoffs after a conference championship run.

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