Best of the week in Section 2 athletics from Sept. 13-19

September 21, 2026

A look at last week’s top performers in local high school athletics.

Ethan Casserly, Niskayuna

The eighth grader topped the field in the Varsity A boys’ cross country race at the Suffern Invitational in Mahwah, N.J., as he covered the 5,000-meter course in a time of 16 minutes, 27.40 seconds.

Sophia Chromczak, Bethlehem

Produced a girls’ cross country victory at the Albany County Kiwanis Meet as the sophomore prevailed in a time of 16:47.70.

Tyler Connolly, Columbia

Connected on 16 of 17 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns, plus added a rushing touchdown, in leading the Blue Devils past Amsterdam 42-8 in Class A football play.

Isaac Deyoe, Shaker

Came in second place in boys’ cross country at the Albany County Kiwanis Meet at Tawasentha Park in a time of 15:06.70.

Joseph Edick, Columbia

Crossed the line in third place in the Varsity C boys’ cross country race (16:11.05) and third overall in the merge of 139 runners at the Suffern Invitational.

Katye Flint, Ichabod Crane

The senior, who earlier in the week recorded her 1,000th career dig, generated 18 digs and seven assists to help the Riders beat Troy 3-1 in Colonial Council girls’ volleyball action.

Brooke Hodgson, Stillwater

Scored three goals and added one assist in a 7-0 Wasaren League girls’ soccer victory against Greenwich and scored three times in a 5-0 verdict over Glens Falls.

Bethlehem’s Calvin Howard came in fourth place in the boys’ Class A race at the Section 2 cross country championships. (Kyle Adams/For the Times Union)

Calvin Howard, Bethlehem

The senior finished first in boys’ cross country at the Albany County Kiwanis Meet in 15:00.50.

Jacob Hubert, Glens Falls

Ran the ball six times for 149 yards and scored five touchdowns, helping the Black Bears defeat Cohoes 45-12 in Class B football.

Maeve Joyce, Holy Names

The junior placed second in the girls’ cross country race at the Albany County Kiwanis Meet (16:51.30).

Reegan Keeting, Scotia-Glenville

Scored five times and added an assist in a 12-1 girls’ soccer win against Hudson Falls and posted two goals and one assist in a 3-1 decision over South Glens Falls.

Francisco Cupp of Saratoga Spa rolls in a birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday, May 17, 2026, to beat Joe Fitzsimmons of Shaker Ridge and win the Tri-County Match Play golf championship at the Colonie Golf and Country Club. (Pete Dougherty/For the Times Union)

Francisco Cupp, Saratoga Springs

Paced the Blue Streaks with a nine-hole score of 33 in their 138-171 Suburban Council boys’ golf win against Ballston Spa.

Carem Moncur, Guilderland

Tallied three goals and one assist in a 4-0 boys’ soccer victory over New Hartford.

Dom Montayne, Mohonasen

Scooped up a fumble and dashed 98 yards for a touchdown to turn a two-point deficit into an eventual 32-28 Class A football win at Bethlehem.

Sammi Mulligan, Columbia

Posted 17 kills and 10 digs as the Blue Devils defeated Saratoga Springs 3-0 in girls’ volleyball.

Mohonasen sophomore Ella Mullin plays the ball during a game against Cohoes on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Rotterdam, NY. (Jim Franco/Times Union) (Jim Franco/Times Union)

Ella Mullin, Mohonasen

The junior standout, a Wisconsin soccer commit, delivered two goals and one assist in a 5-0 Colonial Council victory against Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk.

Graham Murphy, Mechanicville

Led the way with four goals and one assist in a 9-0 boys’ soccer victory against Saratoga Central Catholic, plus scored three times in a 7-0 triumph over Stillwater.

Morgan Parodi, South Glens Falls

Recorded three goals and two assists to help the Bulldogs beat Glens Falls in Foothills Council field hockey play.

Bethlehem sophomore Ayaz Sajid winds up a shot in front of Mohonasen senior Vince Lieu during the Class AA soccer semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Guilderland, NY. (Jim Franco/Times Union)

Ayaz Sajid, Bethlehem

Delivered a trio of goals in a 6-0 victory against Mohonasen in boys’ soccer action.

Sydney Silva, Maple Hill

Netted three goals in a 4-2 decision over Chatham and scored twice in a 4-3 win against Greenville as the Wildcats earned a pair of Patroon Conference girls’ soccer victories.

Ryleigh Shaw, Ballston Spa

The senior finished with 23 assists and four kills to help the Scotties edge Bethlehem 3-2 in girls’ volleyball play.

Dom Traynor, Averill Park

Finished with a score of 33 to lead the Golden Knights to a 149-166 boys’ golf win over Duanesburg.

Ava VanNorstrand, Mayfield

Paced the Panthers with six goals in a 7-1 girls’ soccer triumph over Johnstown.

JT Vogel, Christian Brothers Academy

The senior safety recorded two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown, in a 75-0 Class AA football victory against Albany.

Elleah Whittaker, Northville

Produced five goals and one assist in leading the Falcons to an 8-0 girls’ soccer win over Fonda-Fultonville.

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