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The "Vent Fitness High School Athlete of the Week" program recognized 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 were nominated by coaches, athletic directors and sports fans for this honor.

The program recognized 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.

Congratulations to all of our athletes from 2019-2020!

Katie Adamec - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Katie Adamec - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Mohonasen High School senior is a multiple time league all-star on the lanes and with artistic talent she is applying to a film & television major.

Harrison Puckett - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Harrison Puckett - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Ichabod Crane High School senior has been at the center of back to back sectional and regional championships and exhibits leadership through the school's Varsity Club.

Ava Dallas - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Ava Dallas - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Saratoga Springs High School junior is at the center of a third straight sectional title during her time on varsity while keeping a 99 average in the classroom.

Todd Williamson - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Todd Williamson - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Bishop Gibbons junior has been a vocal leader since joining varsity as a freshman and he is passing on his love and knowledge of the game to youth players in the Schenectady area.

Ghassan Chehade - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Ghassan Chehade - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Shaker High School junior takes the tough mentality from the wrestling mat to the classroom.

Bryce Henkel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Bryce Henkel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Albany Academy junior is rewriting the record books in the pool for the Cadets

Sophie Olson - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Sophie Olson - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Scotia-Glenville High School senior is a 3-sport star whose love for dogs has helped shape a future career path.

Paulina Sirtori - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Paulina Sirtori - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Lansingburgh junior excels both on the basketball court and the stage where she is calm, cool and collected even in high pressure situations.

Elliot Landin - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Elliot Landin - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Hoosick Falls High School junior is a driving force behind a new sport at school as well as a musician and straight A student.

Lydia Ware - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Lydia Ware - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Averill Park High School senior has the grades and times to stack up against any student-athlete in Section 2.

Marcus Shelton - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Marcus Shelton - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Colonie High School junior is one of the best and brightest... and nicest student-athletes and he's been recognized as such by his teachers and peers.

Jake Woodruff - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Jake Woodruff - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The CBA senior has overcome a devastating injury to get back on the ice and provide the example of hard work for his teammates.

MacKenzie Brown - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

MacKenzie Brown - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Rensselaer High School senior doesn't operate on a traditional 24-hour clock. Her competitiveness and contributions to her community know no bounds.

David Barclay - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

David Barclay - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Glens Falls High School senior is a three-sport star, member of National Honor Society and volunteer to his community.

Peyton White - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Peyton White - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Watervliet High School senior has already made his mark on the walls of the wrestling room and on the youth sports programs.

Maddi Relyea - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Maddi Relyea - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Mayfield High School junior has overcome injury to still excel in multiple sports while bringing an infectious positive attitude.

Jordyn Sorel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Jordyn Sorel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Tamarac High School junior joined basketball and volleyball through friendship and it's what keeps her in both sports today, but she is also front and center at most school functions and community-related events.

Morgan Fish - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Morgan Fish - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Fort Edward senior is already on track for a medical career through her high school's New Visions program.

Brytney Moore - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Brytney Moore - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Northville senior captain has led the Falcons to two sectional titles in the past three seasons and she's a leader in the community as well.

Duncan Hill - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Duncan Hill - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Shenendehowa senior safety and longstick leads two impressive defenses and carries a 99 average in the classroom.

Brian McNeil - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Brian McNeil - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Stillwater senior has the personality to match his big game on the football field.

Hunter Edwards - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Hunter Edwards - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Cobleskill-Richmondville senior leads a high-speed, at times chaotic life on the field, but finds his happy place on the water

Kate Sherman - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Kate Sherman - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

In a family of runners, Mohonasen High School junior Kate Sherman is chasing down the success of her older sisters and in some cases passing them.

Justin Pugliese - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Justin Pugliese - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

The Mechanicville High School senior knows how tough a defense can be when it swarms its opponent but he is perhaps best known for leading a different pack around town.

Garrett Myers - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Garrett Myers - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

When the Saratoga Springs High School senior isn't busy as high-flying hitter on the volleyball team, he's creating hits with his videography work.

Shannon Cepiel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Shannon Cepiel - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Cohoes senior Shannon Cepiel is a captain on the girls varsity soccer team while also maintaining a 4.0 in the classroom with AP and honors classes.

Chris Ramundo - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Chris Ramundo - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Bethlehem senior Chris Ramundo is a disruptive force on the defensive line for the Eagles.

Roya Lewis - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Roya Lewis - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Senior Roya Lewis is one of the leaders on the two-time defending champion Shaker girls tennis team.

Rachel Wnuk - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

Rachel Wnuk - VENT Fitness Athlete of the Week

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