Wellsboro Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Hannah is a 2013 graduate of Wellsboro Area High School & established herself as one of the most accomplished volleyball players in school history before continuing her career at the collegiate level.

A four-sport Varsity letter-winner during her time at Wellsboro, Zuchowski was also the recipient of the 2012-13 Shelly Taynton Memorial Award. On the volleyball court, she developed into one of the Lady Hornets' most dominant players. As a junior, Zuchowski recorded 352 kills and 222 digs. She followed that performance with an outstanding senior season, finishing with 471 kills and 345 digs while helping lead Wellsboro to its first District IV volleyball championship in 30 years.

Her senior season culminated with All-State recognition, putting an exclamation point on a career that saw her finish with 979 kills, a Wellsboro school record.

Zuchowski's success continued after graduation when she joined the volleyball program at Keystone College and became one of the most decorated players in program history.

During her collegiate career, she twice earned American Volleyball Coaches Association Honorable Mention All-American honors, was a two-time AVCA All-Region selection, and earned First Team All-Colonial States Athletic Conference honors three times.

She completed her Keystone career as the program's all-time leader in three major statistical categories, finishing with 1,537 kills, 1,067 digs, and 211 service aces.

After an outstanding playing career at both Wellsboro and Keystone, Zuchowski remained involved in the sport as a coach and is currently coaching at Lake Erie College, continuing to pass along her knowledge and experience to the next generation of volleyball players.

Cruttenden dedicated more than three decades of his life to Wellsboro Area High School as a teacher, coach, athletic director, and mentor, leaving an impact on generations of Hornet student-athletes.

A 1956 graduate of Wellsboro, Cruttenden was a two-sport athlete for the Hornets, competing in basketball and baseball. Following high school, he attended Lock Haven Teachers' College, where his athletic career continued as a member of both the football and baseball programs.

Cruttenden graduated from Lock Haven in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and returned home to Wellsboro, beginning a career of service to the same school and community where his own athletic career had started.

In addition to teaching physical education, Cruttenden became a fixture within Wellsboro athletics. He coached Varsity football for the Hornets for 20years and also served as the school's athletic director, helping guide Wellsboro's athletic programs and its student-athletes through multiple generations.

Cruttenden spent 24 years as a PIAA basketball official, continuing his commitment to high school sports throughout the region. After 33 years of service, Cruttenden retired from teaching, leaving behind a career defined not simply by wins, games, or seasons, but by the countless students and athletes whose lives he influenced.

His contributions to athletics were formally recognized in 1991 when he was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame. Cruttenden passed away in 2021 at the age of 83. Away from athletics, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and attending sporting events.

Sharon took over as Wellsboro's Varsity Volleyball head coach in 2012 and quickly established a program built around hard work, teamwork, and the development of her student-athletes. Under her leadership, the Lady Hornets became a consistent contender in the Northern Tier League and District IV while producing numerous players who earned league, district, and state recognition.

During her tenure, Zuchowski compiled an impressive 159-69 career record, a .697 winning percentage, while guiding Wellsboro to nine consecutive winning seasons.

Among the highlights of her coaching career were two District IV championships, helping establish Wellsboro as one of the area's premier volleyball programs. Her teams combined sustained success on the court with a culture that helped generations of Lady Hornets grow as athletes and teammates.

Through her dedication to Wellsboro volleyball and the student-athletes she coached, Zuchowski left a lasting impact on the program and a legacy that continues to be felt today.