Athlete of the Week

The "Vent Fitness High School Athlete of the Week" program will recognize players who are stars on and off the field. Student athletes from the Capital Region, southern Vermont and western Massachusetts who demonstrate leadership, dedication and perseverance in school and in the community can be nominated by coaches, athletic directors and sports fans for this honor.

The program will recognize not only the best athletes on each team, but also those who dedicate time to youth groups, volunteer organizations, or have overcome a personal obstacle or illness.

Send your story ideas and nominations to the WNYT Sports Department at sports@wnyt.com.

Congratulations to all of our athletes!

Bobby Valigorsky - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Waterford-Halfmoon High School senior might be the most coachable and malleable player in Section 2.

Dan Kellenbenz - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Germantown High School senior almost had to put his dreams of playing college baseball aside after suffering a major knee injury

Ben Crandall - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Saratoga Springs High School senior is a star on the soccer field and tennis court spreading the word of respect and inclusion.

Gitch Hayes - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The La Salle track star is rewriting the school record books and he says running is in his blood.

Molly Lake - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Johnstown senior has turned her focus from a successful ski season to track, but her accomplishments this past winter and the inspiration behind them will never leave her.

Codi Genthner - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Lansingburgh High School senior is the leadoff man for the bowling team which won the New York state championship this season

Mia D'Ambrosio - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Mia D'Ambrosio is coming off an impressive indoor track season and is poised for a big spring despite adding an event to her arsenal.

Taylor Grayson - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Mechanicville senior Taylor Grayson was a constant and steady force behind the Red Raiders girls basketball team's run to the Class B sectional title this season.

Connor Vidnansky - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Connor Vidnansky has quietly been one of the most consistent players on the Lake George boys basketball team during their 54 game unbeaten streak.

Jack Brundage - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The OESJ three-sport star led the boys basketball team to its first sectional title since 2007

Garret Delaney - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Mayfield High School senior is one of a very few to reach the 1,000-point career milestone and he sets the right example for younger athletes in the community.

Gabbie Cox - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

There isn't a hockey team at her high school, but that hasn't stopped Vent Fitness Athlete of the Week Gabbie Cox from earning a college scholarship in the sport.

Jamie Cocca - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Averill Park senior Jamie Cocca is a multi-event athlete in track and field who will compete next year at Springfield College. He's also our Vent Fitness Athlete of the Week.

Taylor Meacham - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Several injuries could have derailed Taylor Meacham's basketball career at Berne-Knox-Westerlo, but our Vent Fitness Athlete of the Week has persevered on the court.

Aaron Satin - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

It was a rough start to the season for the Colonie boys basketball team, but at times the Garnet Raiders have looked like a new team in the new year. Senior Aaron Satin is a big reason for that, but it's his commitment to the community that makes him our Vent Fitness Athlete of the Week.

Gabe Fisher - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The wrestling mat is a place where survival skills are paramount and that's what has made Gabe Fisher so successful at Hoosick Falls.

Bailey Gengel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Queensbury High School senior is a key piece of the Spartans' state championship nordic ski team and a constant presence in giving back to her community.

Hayden Francis - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

There's nothing that says you have to be on a traditional sports team to be an athlete and Middleburgh's Hayden Francis is proof of that.

Danny Moshier - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Albany Academy senior Danny Moshier is a big part of the Cadets' early success in their return to Section II hockey play.

Nate Chudy - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Saratoga Springs senior Nate Chudy is balancing two sports and four AP classes while also finding time to volunteer outside of school.

Mckenna Erwell - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Columbia Track and Field has a culture of success, and it's thanks in large part to Mckenna Erwell.

Cody Deuel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Many high school wrestlers will tell you lessons learned on the mat can often be applied to life. That could not be more true for Cody Deuel.

Graci Serravillo - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Guilderland senior guard Graci Serravillo is leading the Lady Dutch on the court after missing last season due to a rare injury.

Lauren Obermayer - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Columbia High School senior is a two-time captain of the basketball team whose community outreach stretches well-beyond the Capital Region.

Ronan Coughlin - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

LaSalle Institute senior Ronan Coughlin has managed diabetes while also leading the Cadets' cross country team to an historic season.

Sydney Sorbello - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

With states coming up this weekend, one of Section 2's best swimmers will come from Bethlehem High School.

Nolan Crowley - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Saratoga Springs senior golfer has a unique approach to the game because of a recent interest in course design.

Elizabeth Kavanaugh - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Academy of Holy Names senior grew up with a tennis racquet in her hand and community service in her DNA

Wil Lawson - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons senior striker is also the kicker on the successful Holy Trinity football team and a mentor to younger students as they move into NDBG.

Megan Glanton - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Averill Park senior soccer goalie and track star is back from an injury last season and leading her team as the top seed in Sectionals.

Jada Brown - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Mechanicville High School junior is a speedy, scoring machine on the soccer field and a National Honor Society student deeply-rooted in faith.

Lindsey Debonis - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake senior outside hitter is a member of National Honor Society, math teacher in-the-making and in the high school's Leadership Training Program

Cassie Rumfelt - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Scotia-Glenville senior is unbeaten in the last year and she's getting a jumpstart on her career aspirations with the New Visions program at Ellis Hospital.

Jack Cheney - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

From his work to advance technology in the classrooms at Shaker High School to his athletic achievements in soccer and lacrosse, Jack Cheney is one of the most influential students in the North Colonie School District. It's what Jack does outside school, though that makes him our Vent Fitness Athlete of the Week.

Olivia Smith - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week