CLASS of 1996
Michael Osinski

Michael earned 8 varsity letters in the sports of football, basketball and baseball. He was named Athlete of the Year and was captain of the baseball team his junior and senior year. In football, Michael earned All-Star recognition, MVP of sectional play-offs and defensive player of the regional game in 1995. Mike was the quarterback in 1995 and led the team to the regional game in which he separated his shoulder and subsequently missed his senior basketball season. In baseball, Michael was a pitcher and shortstop. He still holds the record as the pitcher with the most wins in Eden Baseball history with 21 victories and holds the 4th highest career strikeout record with 158. He led his team to divisional championships in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons and a sectional championship his senior year. Mike was a first team All-Star in 1994, 95, 96 and MVP his senior year. He was selected to the All WNY team his junior and senior year and the All State team his senior year. Michael played junior college baseball for two years.

Coach Robert Burnside

Coach Burnside is a teacher first! 35 years as a mathematics teacher and coach at Eden. His coaching reflected his love of teaching; teaching is really what a good coach does. Pride, teamwork, sportsmanship, character and heart are the pillars of Bob’s coaching philosophy. Winning is important, but learning how to win with consistent effort is most important. Fundamentals are a mainstay of Bob’s coaching. He served 32 years as the varsity baseball coach compiling 414 victories, 16 division championships and 2 sectional titles. Subsequently, he has served as the assistant Eden varsity coach compiling an additional 86+ wins giving him a total of over 500 career victories as a baseball coach. Bob coached girls’ varsity basketball for 17 years securing 185 victories, 5-division championships and 1 sectional championship. In 1998 Bob received a Silver award for baseball and a Bronze award for girls basketball from Scholastic Coach magazine. In addition to his own coaching, Bob has served for 37 years as the varsity football statistician. Mr. Burnside has dedicated his entire adult life to teaching and coaching young people. His total commitment remains a standard that others strive to achieve.

CLASS of 1970
Doug Lorenzi

Doug was a 3-sport athlete – football, wrestling and baseball. He earned a total of 6 varsity letters and was captain in every sport his senior year. In football, Doug was a Division All-Star his junior and senior year playing at the linebacker and fullback positions and was a key member of the undefeated 1969 team. Doug also excelled in wrestling where he was undefeated in 23 dual meets between 1969-70 and earned MVP honors in 1970 while leading the wrestling team to the division championship. Additionally, Doug played baseball his senior year and was honored as the team MVP. Doug was the 1970 Athlete of the Year and a finalist for the Courier Express Billy Kelly Award. Doug went to SUNY Brockport majoring in Physical Education and participated in freshmen football and Varsity gymnastics. He is currently a physical education teacher and coach in Chantilly, VA.

CLASS of 1975
Randy Cagwin

Randy is a natural athlete and contributed to 3 varsity sports while at Eden - volleyball, basketball and baseball. He earned a total of 7 varsity letters and was the Eden Athlete of the Year in 1975 and a finalist for the Billy Kelly Award. Randy was a “big man” in all 3 sports – adaptable, agile and mobile. He was co-captain of basketball in his senior year, MVP and a second team All-Star. In volleyball, Randy led the team in spikes and blocks and was voted MVP his senior year. Randy pitched and played first base in baseball and batted over .300 in his junior year and was a 2-time All-Star. Randy was a successful starting pitcher over his 4 years at Cedarville College in Ohio and currently owns and operates his own insurance company in Southfield, MI.

CLASS OF 1979
Gary Cerne

Gary was a 3-sport athlete – football, basketball and baseball – excelling in all 3 and earning 8 varsity letters in his high school career and was the recipient of the Babe Ruth Award in 1979. Gary was captain of the football and baseball teams during his senior year. In football, Gary received the Outstanding Lineman Award in his senior year and was a 1st Team All-Star. In basketball, Gary played center and was the team’s leading rebounder and started the fast break with his precise outlet passes. Gary was a first team All-Star power pitcher and a leading hitter in his junior and senior years. He was captain and MVP in his senior year. Gary played football and baseball at the University of Rochester and is currently the Superintendent of Schools at Dunkirk.

CLASS of 1992
Donna Osinski

Donna was a 3-sport athlete earning 11 Varsity letters in volleyball, basketball and softball and Athlete of the Year honors in 1992. Donna captained all 3 sports excelling in softball as the starting pitcher for 5 years. She recorded 775 strikeouts over her career, which included 51 victories, 12 no-hitters, and 16 one-hitters. She was honored by Channel 7 as a Super Seven Athlete of the Week her junior year. Donna was a dominating pitcher who led her team to post season play throughout her high school career. She received numerous individual awards including team MVP and ECIC All-Star recognition all 4-years. In basketball, Donna recorded over 500 points and 500 rebounds in her 3-year varsity career. Subsequent to high school, Donna attended ECC and pitched on their softball team.

CLASS of 1995
Emily Krant

Emily was a 3-sport athlete – cross-country, basketball and track. She earned 14 varsity letters during her career and captained all three teams in her senior year. Emily excelled as a distance runner and was the first Eden female crosscountry runner to qualify and participate in the State Meet and was a first team All-Star for five years. In basketball, Emily was an All-Star in her junior and senior years and was a team leader as a scorer and rebounder. In one playoff game she recorded 20 points in the first half. In track, she excelled in the distance events, consistently the top runner in the 800, mile, 2-mile and as a member of a sectional relay team. Emily attended Baldwin-Wallace College where she ran both indoor and outdoor track. Currently, Emily is a Registered Nurse working in a surgical intensive care unit in Ohio.

The 1996 Lady Raiders Volleyball Team

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The 1996 Girls’ Volleyball team was the first Eden girls’ team to win a State Championship. The State Championship Team didn't happen in one season; it took years of building, training, coaching, and believing. The girls on the team had played together for a minimum of 3 to 4 years and often year -round. They weren't necessarily the tallest, fastest, or even the most impressive natural athletes; but they were a TEAM. Each girl spent hours perfecting her game to insure they would win. This was a team filled with confidence.

Coach Patty Wilson was the ultimate in believing that the team could achieve their goal of the State title. Assistant Coach Stephen Pierce brought a new level of discipline and innovative drills that took them to the next level. This team’s success paved the way for the future of the Lady Raider's volleyball program. Eden is rich in tradition of great volleyball teams and great female athletes.

There have been superstars on each team, but in the end it hasn't been one person that carried these championship teams. It has been the willpower, determination, and dedication to teammates that made them champions.