This past Saturday, September 30^th, the Hilbert Hawks Football team took on Endicott College at Frontier Highschool. It was a tough loss for the Hawks, but still a memorable game. Along with-it being Alumni Weekend, Frontier Highschool’s prom king and queen made a reappearance.

Hawks’ wide receiver number 84, Brian Sylvia, got to play on his home field. Slyvia attended Frontier where he played for the football team. His senior season was cut short when he injured his leg during the homecoming game. Sylvia broke his fibula that game but was able to recover and play in playoffs at the Bills Stadium.

Brian’s number one supporter, Emily Weise was also in attendance at the game. She loves supporting Brian, and as she states, “I’ll go anywhere he goes. “Being able to beat Hamburg, Frontier’s biggest rival, was one of Emily’s favorite high school football game memories. She also enjoyed watching Brian play at the Bills Stadium senior year. 

Playing on his own home field, Brian stated, “it was fun to play where I left off in high school.” Being a fan back at her home field, Emily felt “very weird”, and she thought she’d never be back.

In the future Brian sees himself coming back as a mentor to other high school football players. Last year Brian had the opportunity to help coach a few practices with the Frontier football team. He hopes to continue and put to use his passion for football and be a coach in the future.

These prom king and queen, class of 2022 graduates were able to make a special memory this weekend. Neither were expecting to return back to their home field anytime soon. Nor were they expecting to have the opportunity to play and cheer, just like their days in high school.