Shenandoah Valley inducts ’25 Athletic Wall of Fame class
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - The 2025 class of inductees into the Shenandoah Valley Athletic Hall of Fame.
SHENANDOAH – Four outstanding former student-athletes were inducted into the Shenandoah Valley Athletic Hall of Fame before Friday’s football game.
The annual ceremonies typically take place prior to the first home football game each season and recognize those who have excelled and contributed to the Shenandoah Valley athletics program.
This year’s class included Christopher Bonk, ’14; Kyle Guers, ’16; Jaclyn Jacavage-Sims, ’04; and Ron “Coop” Cooper, ’72.
Christopher Bonk
A member of the Class of 2014, Bonk played high school football for four years and was a standout lineman. He made the starting lineup his freshman year and helped open holes for SV’s all-time leading rusher, Eric Whalen, and protected SV’s all-time leading passer, Chris Palubinsky.
He moved on to Lock Haven where he started on the offensive line all for years and eventually became captain and offensive lineman of the year.
As a Blue Devil, Bonk also lettered as a baseball player.
Kyle Guers
A 2016 graduate, Guers was a standout track-and-field athlete, winning both the Schuylkill League and District 11 2A titles in the 110 meter hurdles his senior year.
At States, he placed 10th.
The district says his speed, perseverance, and competitive spirit left a lasting impact on SV’s track and field program.
Jaclyn Jacavage-Sims
A 2004 SV graduate, Jacavage-Sims was a standout multi-sport athlete.
The district says she made her greatest mark on the hardcourt, scoring 917 career points and consistently leading the Lady Devils in scoring and leadership.
She received honors from area newspapers and was selected to the 28th Annual PA vs. Maryland All-Star Game, among other accolades.
Ron ‘Coop’ Cooper
A 1972 Shenandoah Valley High School graduate, Cooper excelled in wrestling, track and field, and football.
On the mat, Cooper finished with a record of 36 wins and 9 losses, earning second place at sectionals in 1970, fourth place in 1971, and first place in 1972.
In track-and-field, he set a one-mile record of 4:49 and a two-mile record of 10:26.
On the gridiron, Cooper was a standout linebacker and was named to the Shenandoah Evening Herald’s All-Star team in 1971.
He passed away in 2016 and members of his family accepted his award Friday night.
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