“I could not be more proud of how the season went,” said the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health & Wellness, Ms. Murphy. “Watching teams throughout the season showed me how much each team grew with each passing week.”
A big thank you goes to the coaches, parents, caregivers, staff, chaperones, transportation team, and most notably, our student-athletes for an exciting season! Each of you plays an important role in supporting and improving our athletic program, and it is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations again to our teams on a job well done!
Girls Varsity Basketball
The Girls Varsity Basketball team played with incredible determination this season, showcasing their hard work and resilience. Led by team captains Kendall Bullock and Hayden Wolfe, the girls gave their all throughout the winter, earning notable victories against Cohoes, Ichabod Crane, Hudson, and Lansingburgh. With a season record of 4-16, they demonstrated growth and perseverance at every step.
One of the highlights of the season was the team hosting a first-round sectional game, a proud accomplishment for everyone involved. Despite facing tough competition, the team battled through several challenging games, never backing down. This group showed tremendous improvement compared to last season, embodying the spirit of determination and teamwork every step of the way.
The team was recognized as an NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team, meaning at least 75% of the team roster had an average of 90 or above! We are very proud of their grades!
Congratulations to the whole team on their season!
Player Highlights:
Hayden Wolfe averaged a double double for the season, leading our team in multiple categories! Averaging 10.7 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, and 1.9 steals per game to lead the team in those categories!
The team improved their 2 point field goal percentage by 3%, increased their 3 point percentage by 9%, and increased their free throw percentage by 14%, improving from the year before!
Congratulations to Hayden Wolfe and Rae Napierski for their Colonial Council All Stars Honorable Mention recognition!
Celebrating Our Seniors:
The team had three seniors that were recognized at their Senior Night at a home game on Tuesday, February 11, Kendall Bullock, Meadow Rabideau, and Danielle DeLuke! - Best of luck!
Boys Varsity Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball team had a solid season overall. The team started slowly but finished with 5 wins before the sectional quarterfinal game against Ichabod Crane. As a team, the Ravens relied heavily on grit and determination during a tough season to win 4 of 8 down the stretch. In their first sectional game, RCS lost to Ichabod Crane in the final seconds.
Mason Carkner and Gavin Lochner led the team on defense. The offense was led by Liam Borcsok with 159 points and 124 rebounds, Cody Reville with 146 points, 99 Rebounds, and 46 assists, and Mason Carkner was the scoring leader for the Ravens with 182 points at an average of 9.6 points per game.
Congratulations on a great season!
Player Highlights:
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Matt Cameron represented RCS as a Section 2 Scholar Athlete.
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JT Foy selected as a 3rd team for Colonial Council All-Stars
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Mason Carkner and Austin Burns selected as Honorable Mention All-Stars
Celebrating Our Seniors:
The team had two seniors that were recognized at their Senior Night at a home game on Friday, February 7, Matt and Jared Cameron.
Indoor Track and Field
The Boys and Girls Indoor Track & Field teams grew in numbers this year, with almost 30 student-athletes participating this season. The team competed in five league meets and the Colonial Council Championships. Also, the team sent student-athletes to Sectionals and the State Qualifier Meet! The team enjoyed competing in meets on local college campuses, including Union College and Hudson Valley Community College. The athletes also got to experience a new venue this year at CBA with a true 200m track.
Girls Indoor Track and Field was recognized as an NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team, meaning at least 75% of the team roster had an average of 90 or above! Great job!
Setting Records:
There were some great performances this season.
Katie McFerran: broke the triple jump record midseason and continued to better her jump each meet. The new school record stands at 33’11.75”.
Mason Brozowski: set a school record for the indoor 800m at 2:06.3. Mason also ran the second-fastest time in RCS history in the 600m with a time of 1:28.6.
Reece Graham: threw a 3 foot personal best (39/6") at Sectionals in the Shot Put.
Highlights From Sectionals:
At sectionals, MacKenzie Cross cut 10 seconds off of her 600m time, and Piper Weddell set a huge personal best in the 1500m with a time of 5:22.
Celebrating Our Seniors:
Best of luck to our seven seniors: Justin Castillo, Clarence Remmie, Aiden Lein, Ryan VanDerzee, Elaine Remmie, Katie McFerran, and Mary McHugh!
Boys Varsity Bowling
This winter, the Boys Varsity Bowling team was led by Seniors Kameron Stanton and John Cannizzaro. Despite having a younger squad and a smaller roster, the team showed unwavering commitment and determination. The student-athletes dedicated countless hours to refining their skills at Del Lanes, consistently striving for improvement.
The season was both long and demanding, but the team remained focused and gave their best effort in every match. They competed in 14 league matches, the Rotterdam Invitational, the Council Championships, and the Class B Sectional Championships, showcasing resilience and sportsmanship throughout.
Congratulations to the entire team on an impressive season. We can’t wait to see how you grow next year!
Player Highlights:
Congratulations to John Cannizzaro for his recognition as a Colonial Council 2nd Team All-Star!
Celebrating Our Seniors:
The team was lead by two seniors that were recognized at their Senior Night at home at Del Lanes. Kameron Stanton & John Cannizzaro - Congratulations!
Girls Varsity Bowling
The Varsity Girls Bowling team had a wonderful season competing in Colonial Council matches, Colonial Council Championships, and Sectionals! The team started the year with a 2nd place finish at the Rotterdam Invitational and finished the season with a record of 8-5!
The team was led by Captain Caileigh Burnham. Caileigh's impressive season earned her a spot as a 1st Team Colonial Council All-Star, as she finished the season with the highest bowling average on the team at 180, securing 9th in the Colonial Council standings.
Mackenzie Eggleston and Sydney Burnham were selected as 2nd Team Colonial Council All-Stars. They finished the season with an average of 162 & 161.
Overall, a great season! Congratulations to the whole team on a job well done!
Season Highlights:
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The team placed 4th place at the Colonial Council Championships.
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The team took 4th at Class B Sectionals with great team effort.
Celebrating The Team:
8th & 9th graders Saige Anderson & Lily Carnibucci played essential roles in the team’s overall success. The team welcomed newcomer, Chevelle Percival!
RCSG Swimming and Diving
The inaugural season for the RCSG Swimming and Diving team was a resounding success.
Boys Varsity finished the season 4-0 in Division 2, 3-1 in the League and 7-3 overall. The team was the 24-25 Runner-up at the Section 2 championships.
Highlights From Section 2 Championships:
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Justin Sulik:
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Section 2 Champion in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Breaststroke
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Broke his own school record
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Qualified for the NYS Championships
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Sam Rosen:
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Finished second in the 200 Freestyle
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Finished third in the 500 Freestyle
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Brett Hungerford:
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Finished third in the 100 Breaststroke
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Finished seventh in the 50 Freestyle
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Keegan McClellan:
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Finished ninth in the 50 Freestyle
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Finished sixth in the 100 Backstroke
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Ashton Guntert:
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Finished fifth in both the 200 IM and 100 Butterfly
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Owen Smith:
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Finished ninth in the 100 Butterfly
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Finished 15th in the 200 IM
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Lukas Albano:
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Finished 11th in the 100 Backstroke
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Diving:
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Aiden Boehme: Finished third
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Brady Warner: Finished fifth
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Relay Teams:
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200 Medley Relay (Sam, Justin, Ashton, Brett): Finished second, broke their own school record
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200 Freestyle Relay (Keegan, Aiden, Brady, Owen): Finished fifth
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400 Freestyle Relay (Sam, Ashton, Brett, Justin): Section 2 Champions with a school record time of 3:32.24
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Boys Varsity Swim and Dive team was recognized as a NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team, meaning at least 75% of the team roster had an average of 90 or above!
Overall, a great season! Congratulations to the whole team on a job well done!
Swimmer Highlights:
During the Aqua League Invitational earlier in the season, The school 200 Freestyle Record was broken by Justin, Sam, Brett and Ashton making all three school relay records belong to those 4 athletes!
Justin Sulik and Sam Rosen were selected to the Section 2, Division 2 All Star Team.
Celebrating Our Seniors:
The RCSG had three seniors that were recognized at their Senior Night at a home meet on Monday, February 3, Keegan McClellan, Samuel Rosen, and Justin Sulik.
Swimmer Competes at NYS Championship:
Justin Sulik had a great swim at the NYS Championship meet at Ithaca College finishing 29th in the NYSPHSAA meet!
RCSG Modified Team:
The RCSG Modified team finished their dual meet season 3-1 and won the Aqua League Invitational meet.
Cheerleading (Competition)
The JV and Varsity Cheerleading teams combined this season for competitions and had an awesome basketball season! This season, they competed in 2 competitions at Saratoga and Niskayuna High Schools. The team did well with their performances! While they did not place this season, JV did an amazing job stepping up to and competing at a Varsity level, and Varsity did a great job leading the squad.
The Cheers teams are looking to gain momentum and continue to build the program in the future. The JV & Varsity teams have enjoyed working with the local Pop Warner Cheer teams in the past and mentoring the younger athletes. The RCS Cheer teams had a successful camp over the summer and are looking to continue this event for years to come. The High School teams also held their first ever “Cheer Expo” this winter to perform their competition routine for their families and community, as well as incorporate different skills challenges for the participants involved. Lastly, our Cheer teams also hope to continue to recognize former RCS Cheerleaders at Alumni nights!
Overall, a great season, and the whole team did a good job!
Celebrating Our Senior:
The team had one senior that was recognized at their Senior Night at a home basketball game on February 7. Congratulations to Senior Kyla Garner!
Varsity Wrestling
The Varsity Wrestling Team had an impressive run! Led by Seniors Aiden Miner, Sean McCormack, Donovin Taber, Finnigan Wickware, Gabe Davis, Anthony Makarski, and Ethan Green. They worked hard throughout the season to improve and shine on the mat.
Season Of Success:
The team claimed the Colonial Council Championship title. They began the season with a hard-fought battle against Schalmont with a score of 63-11 and improved from there and captured the league title by senior night against Ichabod Crane, beating them 66-12.
The team's overall record this season was 13-7.
Post Season Highlights:
During the boy's postseason, they entered the Class CC tournament (Sectionals) with 13 representatives from RCS. The top 4 finishers in each weight class would advance to the state qualifiers (Section 2 tournament). RCS had five wrestlers qualify to compete at Guilderland High School: Carter Castagna, Owen Greene, Jayden Acomb, Aiden Forster, and Kellen Houghtaling. Three of these wrestlers finished in the top 4 of their respective weight classes, each giving it their all to make it to the podium. Carter Castagna and Owen Greene both placed 5th.
Wrestler Competes at NYS Championship:
In an impressive display of skill and determination, Jayden Acomb clinched a victory in his second match during sectionals, earning himself a spot in the state tournament for the second time in his career. As only a sophomore, Acomb's accomplishment of being a two-time state qualifier speaks volumes about his talent and potential. This remarkable feat sets the stage for what promises to be a bright future ahead. Congratulations, Jayden, on this incredible achievement!
The team celebrated another large class of seniors this year at their senior night on Wednesday, January 15. Gabriel Davis, Ethan-Michael Green, Anthony Makarski, Sean McCormack, Aiden Miner, Donovin Taber, and Finnigan Wickware - you will be missed!
Thank you for reading the RCS Student-Athletes Wrap Up for the Winter 2024-25 Sports Season. We are proud to highlight the outstanding seasons, memorable athletic moments, and the remarkable achievements of our student athletes throughout the year. For more content like this, stay connected with RCS Athletics, visit our website, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
RCS Athletics and Communications would like to thank Gina Pelletier for capturing and sharing the Winter season for Girls and Boys Wrestling both at home and away!