South Colonie Central School District recognized athletes at its annual signing day event Students and families gathered to help celebrate 23 senior athletes representing 21 different colleges as they signed their National Letter of Intent or commitment letter to play sports at the collegiate level.
“We are proud to highlight the following Colonie athletes as they head off to play intercollegiate athletics,” said William Roemer, South Colonie athletic director. “ Athletics is a big part of their lives and it is great to want to see them continue their sports in college. It’s great to celebrate all the hard work they have put into their sport for Colonie and I wish our athletes nothing but the best for their next phase of their academic and athletic endeavors.”
Colonie athletes were decked out in their college gear. Each student-athlete was allowed to take the mic for a few brief words. Most thanked their families for all the years of support and encouragement.
Congratulations to the following Colonie Athletes!
Emma Anderson, Cross Country & Track at Ithaca College
Olivia Armenia, Cross Country & Track at Siena College
Gabby Baumann, Softball at Cortland State
Frankie Blake, Baseball at Clarkson University
Amy Chrzanowski, Bowling at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Jose Curet, Football at UMASS Dartmouth
Sophia Currao, Softball at Saint Anselm
Amber Elk, Women’s Tennis at Russell Sage
Kassidy Flayter, Basketball at Russell Sage
Pepita Graham, Track and Field at Hartwick
Abby Hacker, Softball at Castleton State
Will Hotaling, Wrestling at University at Buffalo
Jayla Tyler, Basketball at St. Rose
Kora Juliano, Softball at American International College
Kathryn McFeeley, Women’s Lacrosse at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Imani McNeil, Basketball at Herkimer
Sarah McShane, Swimming at York College
Lillian Moran, Cross Country & Track at Plattsburgh College
Hannah Pakatar, Track and Field at Hudson Valley Community College
Ava Pearson, Basketball at D’Youville
Kevin Regan, Wrestling at Brockport
Richard Thompson, Football at Hudson Valley Community College
Maura Waite, Swimming at Oswego State
Giovanni Conte, Baseball at University of Connecticut
Tyler Figueroa, Baseball at Siena College
Isabella Franchi, Basketball at St. Michael’s
Taylor Quinn, Softball at Caldwell University
Sofia Sanzo, Soccer at Le Moyne College