The 2025–26 winter sports season was an exciting one for RCS Athletics. Our student-athletes competed with determination, represented their teams with pride, and created many memorable moments throughout the season.

These highlights, provided by our varsity coaches from across all of our winter sports programs, showcase just some of the accomplishments from this winter. The season brought special milestones, including three RCS athletes advancing to state competitions, two wrestlers achieving Century Club status, and the addition of a new program, Unified Bowling, which continues to expand athletic opportunities for all of our students.

Thank you to the families, friends, and fans who have supported our athletes all season long. Your encouragement and school spirit make a difference both on and off the court, mat, track, and alley!

GO RAVENS!

The Girls Basketball team showed strong improvement this season, more than doubling last year’s win total and finishing the regular season with a 9–11 record.

One of the team’s biggest wins came against Catholic Central, ending a stretch of 19 consecutive losses against private schools. The team also had a strong showing early in the season by winning the Hudson Holiday Tournament, a key highlight of the year.

The season concluded with the team competing in the Sectional Tournament, continuing to build momentum for the program.

Player Highlights

Hayden Wolfe

Hayden led the team in points, rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage this season. She averaged 16.1 points per game, 13.9 rebounds per game, and 1 block per game, while shooting 46.6% from the field.

One of Hayden’s top performances came against Class AA Mohonasen, when she recorded a season-high 27 points, along with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. She also had a dominant game against Lansingburgh, finishing with 19 points, 22 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal.

Masey Raymond

Masey finished second on the team in scoring and led the team in steals, free-throw percentage, and three-point percentage. She averaged 10.4 points per game and 2.8 steals per game, while shooting 69.1% from the free throw line and 27% from three-point range.

One of Masey’s standout games came against Catskill, when she scored 16 points, hitting four three-pointers and adding two steals. She also had a strong performance in the first round of Sectionals against Broadalbin, scoring 23 points, including five three-pointers, while adding 6 rebounds and a steal and shooting 50% from the field.

The Push to Sectionals

In the first round of the Sectional Tournament, the No. 9 seeded team traveled to face No. 8 Broadalbin-Perth. The girls took the lead into halftime and controlled the second half, finishing with a 58–42 win.

The victory was the program’s first sectional win in six years, marking an important step forward for the team.

Celebrating Our Seniors

The team celebrated the leadership and contributions of its two graduating seniors 

Laila Rabideau
Megan Visone

Congratulations, ladies, and thank you for all your years in the program!

The boys' Varsity Basketball team had a strong and exciting season, finishing with an overall record of 13–8 and an impressive 8–3 record in Colonial Council play. The team consistently competed at a high level throughout the year and demonstrated its ability to rise to big challenges.

Among the season’s highlights were impressive victories over AA programs LaSalle and Mohonasen, showcasing the team’s competitiveness against larger schools. Another memorable moment came with a win over Cobleskill at Hudson Valley Community College during the Evan Franz Coaches vs. Cancer event.

The team’s success and consistency were recognized statewide, as they were ranked in the Top 30 (Honorable Mention) among Class A boys basketball public schools throughout the season, including in the final regular season rankings.

With strong league play, signature wins, and continued recognition across the state, it was a season the team, school, and community can be proud of. The program continues to build momentum and looks forward to carrying this success into the future.

JV Boys Basketball Overall Record - 13-7

Athlete Recognitions

Colonial Council All Stars
Liam Borcsok - 3rd Team
Tarae Green - Honorable Mention

Section 2 Scholar Athlete
Cody Reville

Celebrating Our Seniors

The team celebrated the leadership of its seven graduating seniors at their Senior Night.

Mason Carkner
Joe Touzin
Tarae Green
Austin Burns
Ethan Foley
Cody Reville
Kelvin Mahoney

Congratulations!

The competitive cheer team had an incredible season, overcoming challenges and achieving great success. The team included athletes new to cheerleading as well as girls who pushed through injuries, all working hard to learn a challenging routine while supporting the boys’ basketball team at every home game.

Through extra practice and dedication, the team mastered cheers, dances, and stunts, which paid off in competition.

Their dedication and hard work proved that when they put their minds to something, they can’t be stopped. We can’t wait to see what this team has in store for the next few seasons. We have no doubt that these girls will continue to improve and will continue to rock the mat.

Spotlight On Our Athletes

Team MVP - Alishia Shear

Most Improved - Jade Fauntleroy

Most Spirited - Annabella Hoose

Rookie Award - Angelina Evans

Season Highlights

Competed in two major competitions:

Columbia High School – 2nd place out of 9 teams

Niskayuna High School – 3rd place out of 9 teams

Daily commitment included learning and practicing new stunts, dances, and cheers.

Celebrating Our Seniors

The team celebrated five seniors at their senior night.

Cameron Canosa
Jade Fauntleroy
Alannah Gasper
Annabella Hoose - Captain
Alishia Shear - Captain 

Congratulations Ladies! 

The track and field team had an amazing season, showing perseverance, growth, and consistent improvement throughout the year. Athletes recorded no fewer than 10 personal records (PRs) at each regular-season meet, demonstrating steady progress and dedication. That momentum carried into the postseason, with PRs continuing to fall as the team competed in Sectionals and championship events.

The season was defined by hard work, improvement across the roster, and a strong commitment to pushing each athlete to reach their personal bests.

Boys

The boys' track and field team had a fantastic season, showing consistent improvement and determination.

Standout performances included:

Lucas Brisco – 1st in Pole Vault at Championships

Reece Graham – 1st in Shot Put at Championships, 2nd at Sectionals

Max Dulay – 5th in High Jump at Championships and Team Most Improved

Garrett Bailey – 6th in Triple Jump at Championships

4x200 Relay – 6th at Championships, 8th at Viking Invitational

Girls

The girls' track and field team had a strong season, highlighted by consistent performances from the relay teams and impressive individual efforts. The 4x200 Relay finished 6th at Championships, and the 4x800 Relay placed 4th, showcasing the team’s drive and teamwork.

Standout performances included:

Piper Weddell – 4th in the 1500m at Championships, 6th at Sectionals.

Mackenzie Cross – 6th in the 600m at Championships.

Piper, Kali, and Mackenzie’s dedication and perseverance set a strong example for the team. Piper and Kali showed great perseverance by battling back from injuries early in the season. Kenzie had strong runs in the 600m all year. Their efforts, along with the relay teams’ strong showings, helped the program continue to grow and achieve success throughout the season.

A Senior’s Road to States

Mason Brozowski had an outstanding season, earning multiple state-qualifying performances across sprint and middle-distance events. 

Tournament Success:

Viking Invitational: 1st – 300m, 1st – 600m

Springfield Invitational: 2nd – 600m

Championships & Sectionals:

Championships: 1st – 600m

Sectionals: 1st – 600m, 1st – 1000m

State Qualifiers: 4th – 600m

State Qualifications: Qualified for States in 300m, 600m, 1000m, and alternate leg of the Intersectional 600m relay.

Mason’s dominance in multiple events and consistent PRs throughout the season earned him recognition as a top competitor in Section II and team MVP. He set multiple personal bests, broke several school records, and raised the bar for the runners who follow. 

His dedication, consistent performance, and leadership throughout the season have been outstanding. We are proud of Mason’s achievements and his commitment to the sport.

Celebrating Our Seniors

The team proudly honored the leadership of its seven graduating seniors

Brandon Babcock
Garrett Bailey
Lucas Brisco
Mason Brozowski
Mackenzie Cross
Reece Graham
Kelvin Mahoney

Congratulations—you will be missed!

The RCSG Boys Varsity Swim and Dive team had an outstanding season, highlighted by depth, teamwork, and record-breaking performances. The team included 10 RCS student-athletes and 2 from Greenville and went undefeated in Division 2, with the only loss coming to Division 1 Guilderland-Voorheesville.

At the Schenectady Invitational, the team placed 7th out of 16 teams representing Sections 2, 7, and 9. RCSG also hosted its 5th Annual Aqua League Invitational, a combined Varsity and Modified meet, where both teams placed 2nd.

Aqua League All-Stars

1st Team: Ashton Guntert, Brett Hungerford, Cole Hungerford, Landon Hungerford

2nd Team: Aiden Boehme, Blake Guntert

Honorable Mention: Lukas Albano, Owen Smith, Brady Warner

Modified Swim & Dive

The Modified team had a very successful season, with 9 RCS student-athletes. They showed significant improvement over the season and finished 2nd at the Aqua League Invitational, demonstrating strong fundamentals and teamwork.

Section 2 Championships

The Section 2 Championships were a historic highlight for the program. 10 of 12 athletes qualified in one or more events, and the team captured the Section 2 Division 2 Championship in dramatic fashion—winning the final event and breaking the school record in the 400 Freestyle Relay.

Record-Breaking 400 Freestyle Relay Team:

Ashton Guntert (Greenville)

Landon Hungerford

Cole Hungerford

Brett Hungerford

This achievement marked the program’s first Section 2 title, capping a season of hard work and standout performances.

Celebrating Our Seniors

The team celebrated the leadership of four of its graduating seniors at a home meet.

Congratulations

Aiden Boehme
Parker Deyoe
Owen Smith
Brady Warner

You will be missed!  

The girls' bowling team had one of its strongest seasons in a few years, finishing 6–4 in Colonial Council (CC) competition and placing second in the league standings. The team also earned a second-place finish at the Colonial Council Tournament, highlighting a consistent performance throughout the year.

Several athletes received Colonial Council recognition for their outstanding performance this season:

Makenzie Eggleston – 1st Team All-Star

Caileigh Burnham – 1st Team All-Star

Saige Anderson – 2nd Team All-Star

Their hard work and consistency on the lanes helped elevate the team all season and brought well-deserved recognition to the program.

Class B Sectional Tournament

At the Class B Sectional Tournament, the team finished second overall. Individual performances were highlights of the event:

Caileigh Burnham recorded the second-highest single game with a 233.

Makenzie Eggleston posted a 644 three-game series, earning the third-highest series in Sectionals and securing a spot on the NYS Team.

NYSPHSAA State Championship

Makenzie will proudly represent Section 2 and RCS at the State Championship in Syracuse on March 14, 2026, capping off a season of excellence for the program.

Celebrating Our Senior

The team celebrated the leadership of one of its graduating senior at a home game.

Congratulations Caileigh Burnham you will be missed! 

The boys' bowling team showed steady improvement throughout the season, with several athletes recording strong individual performances and personal bests.

Player Highlights

Ryan Bedinotti led the team with a 175 average and was named to the Colonial Council 2nd Team All-Star, an honor voted on by league coaches. Ryan finished 48th overall in the Class B Individual Sectional Tournament and recorded the team’s high series of the year with a 686 during Colonial Council play.

Eliyjah Cheeley, a 7th grader, had a strong season in his first year with the program, finishing second on the team in average with a 158.

Taylor Corlew, a 7th grader, made significant strides as the season progressed. After starting the year with a 100 average in the first match, Taylor improved steadily and averaged 155 across six games at Sectionals. 

Jack Franz recorded the team’s high game of the year with a 242, a new personal best during Colonial Council competition.

The team also saw strong progress across the roster, with all bowlers improving throughout the season and contributing to the team’s success.

Team Awards

MVP / Team Leader
Ryan Bedinotti

Most Improved
Taylor Corlew

Best Sportsmanship
Shane Baron

Celebrating Our Seniors

The program celebrated its two  seniors for their leadership at their Senior Night.

Shane Baron
Jack Franz

Congratulations!

This year marked the first season for the RCS High School Unified Bowling team, and the athletes had an impressive debut, finishing with a 3–2 record in the Suburban Council Gray Division. Across Section II, there are 41 schools that compete in Unified Bowling.

Unified Sports in New York State is an official program in partnership with Special Olympics New York and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). It brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team, promoting social inclusion, friendship, and understanding through training and competition while focusing on meaningful involvement for all participants.

This inaugural season kicked off something truly special, with not only excellent bowling but a team bond that radiated beyond the lanes. Coach Stockman said, “It wasn’t about the wins or losses—it was about how we became a team.”

The team hit the lanes with determination and skill. Some athletes were new to the sport, while others were experienced bowlers, and together they built a strong foundation for future seasons. Their debut season shows that this program is off to an exciting start, and we can’t wait to see it grow!

RCS looks forward to offering more Unified Sports in the coming years. Expanding our athletic offerings for all of our students. 

Season and Player Highlights:

Wins over: Schenectady, Colonie, and Guilderland

End-of-season tournament: 3rd place finish

Malaki Emmanuel: Earned the team's first turkey (three strikes in a row) of the season. 

Blake Dambrosio: Highest Game Score

Becoming a Team

A defining moment of the season came after a particularly successful frame. Instead of yelling or clapping, the team remain silent, signing applause, celebrating their teammate’s achievement in a way that was meaningful for the bowler.

Inspired by the moment, the team would often ask, “How do we sign ‘your turn’?” and “How do we sign ‘good frame’?”—turning a single success into a shared moment of connection and learning.

This moment perfectly captured the bond, support, and spirit that made the team’s inaugural season so memorable. From the players to the families and RCS staff who came out to cheer, the energy and excitement were high all around.

Celebrating Our Seniors

We celebrate our seven seniors for helping launch the program and competing in its first season.

Nico Bonilla
Kristopher Brown-Moody
Rodrigo Coan-Caballero
Malaki Emmanuel
Tiffany Lechowicz
Haylee Thiele
Justin Vierschilling

Congratulations!

The wrestling team had a very successful season with several major accomplishments. The team went 5–0 in the Colonial Council dual meet schedule, finishing as Colonial Council Champions.

In postseason competition, the team entered 14 wrestlers in the Sectional Class CC Tournament at Hudson Falls. The team had an outstanding showing with 11 wrestlers earning podium finishes and 9 qualifying for the Section 2 State Qualifier Tournament. Overall, the team placed 2nd out of 12 teams, earning the title of 2026 Sectional Class CC Runner-Up.

Section 2 State Qualifier Tournament

The team then competed at the Section 2 State Qualifier Tournament at the Harding Mazzotti Arena in Glens Falls, finishing 13th out of 36 teams.

Three wrestlers earned podium finishes:

Aiden Forster – 5th place
Carter Castagna – 5th place
Jayden Acomb – Finalist

Acomb’s finish qualified him for the New York State Wrestling Championships at MVP Arena for the third consecutive year.

Welcome to the Century Club

Two wrestlers reached a significant career milestone this season by joining the program’s Century Club, an honor awarded to athletes who achieve 100 career victories.

Aiden Forster reached the milestone at the Granville Tournament on January 17, 2026, earning his 100th career win during the event. 

Jayden Acomb also joined the Century Club this season, securing his 100th career victory as a junior during the Class CC Finals. 

Earning a place in the Century Club is a major accomplishment in wrestling. Reaching 100 career victories is a testament to years of hard work, determination, and the ability to compete at a high level season after season.

Congratulations to both athletes on this milestone. We can't wait to see what you do next!

Acomb Makes State Podium

Jayden Acomb capped off another outstanding season by competing at the NYSPHSAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Albany on March 1–2, 2026, marking his third consecutive appearance at the state tournament.

After dropping his opening match, Jayden battled back through the consolation bracket with an impressive run that secured a 6th place finish in New York State.

State Tournament Highlights

- Defeated Daltton Davis (Waverly) in the consolation bracket

- Won a thrilling 11–10 match over Carmine Calimeri (Southwestern)

- Faced Wyatt Rock (Duanesburg) and Justin D’Arce (Center Moriches) in the placement rounds

- Secured a top-six finish with a technical fall over Jonathan Ulloa (Oyster Bay)

Jayden’s performance ended a 12-year drought for RCS wrestlers placing at the state tournament, with Logan Kunkle in 2014 being the last RCS wrestler to place. Jayden also became only the second wrestler in RCS history to qualify for the state tournament three consecutive years.

We are so proud of Jayden's accomplishments this season. His dedication throughout his career so far has set a high standard for the program and for the wrestlers who will follow. 

Senior Spotlight: Helena Desnoyers

Helena Desnoyers represented the wrestling program as a standout female athlete during her senior season. Competing in a challenging field, Helena placed 5th at the Sectional Tournament, earning a berth in the Section 2 State Qualifier Tournament at Guilderland High School.

At the state qualifier, Helena competed with determination and finished her tournament with a 2–2 record, closing out her high school wrestling career with a strong performance against some of the top competitors in the section.

Helena’s toughness and willingness to step on the mat and compete helped represent the program with pride and set a strong example for future wrestlers. She will be missed! 

Celebrating Our Seniors

The program celebrated its seven seniors at its Senior Night. Congratulations to the following seniors:

Jordan Alteri
Aryn Cinque
Helena Desnoyers
Aiden Forster
Kellen Houghtaling
Elijah Percival
Conor Reinisch

Thank you for providing leadership and dedication this season and to the program.

You will be missed! 

Thank you for reading the RCS Student-Athletes Highlights for the Winter 2025-26 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 the season for wrestling both at home and away!