Senate Resolution No. 1987
BY: Senator STEC
COMMENDING Jaxon Egloff upon the occasion of his
designation as the New York State Sportswriters
Association's Class D Boys Basketball Player of the
Year
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical
development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the
future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a
standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success, and
developing a sense of fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Jaxon Egloff upon the occasion of his designation as the New
York State Sportswriters Association's Class D Boys Basketball Player of
the Year on April 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Bolton Central High School, Jaxon Egloff has
consistently showcased a high level of athletic performance in the sport
of basketball, becoming just the second Section VII player to earn the
prestigious accolade of Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Jaxon Egloff averaged 17 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists,
1.9 steals, and 1 block per game while leading the Bolton team to a 26-1
record and its first state championship; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young athlete, Jaxon Egloff, was named
Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NYSPHSAA Class D boys basketball
championships after starring in both final four victories against
Bridgehampton and Sackets Harbor where he totaled 47 points while adding
seven rebounds and three assists; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Jaxon Egloff has surpassed the impressive
threshold of 1,000 points in his career as a member of the Bolton
Central High School Boys Basketball Team, showcasing his elite skillset
and dedication to excellence in the sport; and
WHEREAS, Such success in competitive sports can be achieved only
through strenuous practice, a deep passion, and a sense of team spirit,
nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic vision; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Jaxon Egloff upon the occasion of his designation as the New
York State Sportswriters Association's Class D Boys Basketball Player of
the Year; and
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jaxon Egloff.
