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!

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.