Athlete of the Week

The "Fidelis Care High School Sports 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!

Chris Clifford, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Guilderland senior is a rock on the boys lacrosse back line, committed to play at Manhattan College where he'll study Biology Pre-Med

Alana Carroll, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Averill Park senior is top 3 in the country in pole vaulting and a master communicator

Mitchell Jones, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Queensbury junior has transitioned from a transfer and newcomer to captain and leader of the lacrosse team

Brian Hart, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Saratoga Springs senior is Division I baseball-bound and a great example of Act With Respect Always

Claudia Barbera, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Niskayuna high school senior gives back to her community in a number of different ways and will play lacrosse at the next level.

Danny Watson, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Columbia High School senior has a big right arm, but an equally big heart and he shows it off every day, on the mound and in the community.

Courtney Sherman, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Coxsackie-Athens senior is playing in her final softball season as she gets ready to study civil engineering at Clarkson next year

Liz Ross, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Mohonasen senior had a big time performance at states and she is headed to Vanderbilt to not only bowl, but also to study physics

Dorothy Wernick, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Shaker senior and level 10 gymnast at World Class Gymnastics has overcome a long line of injuries and will continue her career in college

Isabella Bruno, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Guilderland junior is the best jumper in the Capital Region and she performed to that level at sectionals and states. On top of that, she's a leader on and off the track.

Katie Lynch, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Lansingburgh senior is going back to states and her impact off the lanes is seen in the money she has helped raise for the American Cancer Society.

A.J. Hurlburt, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Hoosick Falls senior is a talented, yet superstitious athlete whose love for food has laid out a career path for him

Giuliana Pritchard, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Amsterdam senior is the single season points record holder for the Rams and an honors student who is planning a future in education

Ben Scammell, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

Ben Scammell is a senior at Spa Catholic. With injuries to two of the Saints' better players, he's taken on a bigger role.

Alex Breiner, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Bethlehem senior goalie is naturally gifted at drawing up defenses on the ice but with a future in product design, he's even better when it comes to superheroes, cartoon characters and almost anything else he sees.

Harmony Philo, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Gloversville junior guard started a scoring club of her own, making girls basketball history

Andrew Mesick, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The senior captain on CBA's hockey team made a position change, from forward to defenseman, from pretty to gritty and it's paying off with wins for the Brothers

Lauren Zeglen, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Scotia High School senior turned to Nordic skiiing to stay in shape for soccer. Her two yellow labs instantly became something of training partners and the soon-to-be veterinarian has a resume of extracurriculars and community service that is almost neverending.

Connor Lyons, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Watervliet High School senior is a 3-time, soon to be 4-time member of the 30-win club and is chasing the Cannoneers program record for career victories.

Lydia Chittenden, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Maple Hill junior is a leader on the basketball court and in the world of agriculture

Maddy Malicki, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Shaker junior point guard leads by example for a Blue Bison team with some revenge on its mind this season

Sam Richard, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Hoosick Falls junior is on pace to win his 100th career wrestling match this year and despite that success and the local stardom that comes with playing quarterback for the Panthers, Sam Richard has endured some difficult times.

Anthony Miller, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Fort Edward senior is a leader in all of the four sports he plays and he has helped bring together two schools on one football team.

Liz Singleton, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The senior point guard at Mekeel Christian Academy is grounded by her faith and family which drives her giving nature

Dante D'Ambro, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Mechanicville High School senior has overcome a list of painful injuries through a determination exhibited before he was even born.

Tess Weiskopf, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

In just her first season diving, the Shenendehowa senior won a sectional championship, reached states and will compete at the Division I level next year

Kelsey Neff, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Academy for Holy Names senior is a leading example of hard work paying off on the volleyball court and of how selfless acts can positively impact the lives of others

Emily Miles, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Fonda-Fultonville-Johnstown senior swimmer is one of the best in Section 2 in the 100 freestyle and she was inspired at an early age to pursue a career with the FBI

Mike Constantino, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Coxsackie-Athens senior quarterback has battled his way back from two torn ACLs and is passing on his knowledge of the sport to younger kids in the school district

Erik Matthews, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Galway High School senior is the motor that makes his soccer team go and he plays a major role in his school and community

Nayeli Selkis, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

Nayeli Selkis is a senior at Saratoga Springs High School. She's had a tennis racket in her hand since she was 5 years old, allowing her to learn a very important part of the game at a young age.

Derek Willson, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Schuylerville senior running back and linebacker is #1 in his class despite dealing with "reverse nepotism."

Stephanie Erickson, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

The Voorheesville senior swimmer and runner holds multiple records at the school while taking a rigorous class schedule

Austin Fox, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

Austin Fox has led the Bethlehem golf team to a third straight Suburban Council title and the Rhode Island-bound senior doesn't plan on stopping there

Zaeqwan Cancer, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

Albany High School senior linebacker has deep roots in the game of football and after finding some guidance and inspiration at an after-school and summer program as a kid, Zaeqwan Cancer is giving back.

Emily Murphy, Fidelis Care Athlete of the Week

Albany Academy junior swimmer Emily Murphy has overcome a series of surgeries for rare diseases and is back in the pool.