Throughout the school year, Watervliet Athletics will feature student athletes who demonstrate exemplary achievement in their respective sports.
Student athletes are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports seasons.
Nominated by their coaches, our Athletes of the Month for January are Abdullah Hodge, Leniyah Leslie and Jack Sierra.
Coach Dennis Lane nominated senior wrestler Abdullah Hodge for the strengths he brings to the varsity wrestling team.
Wrestling: Abdullah Hodge
“He’s an asset to our team. Abdullah has 24 wins currently and placed 4th in our last tournament.” — Coach Lane
Girls Basketball: Leniyah Leslie
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Kelsey Logan chose senior Leniyah Leslie for her tenacity on the court.
“Leniyah has helped the team win five of the last six games scoring 85 points collectively and tallying 20 points in a 3-point loss against league leader Coxsackie-Athens. She leads the team in steals and assists and has recorded 12 blocks as a point guard.” — Coach Logan
Boys Basketball: Jack Sierra
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Marc Fruscio selected junior Jack Sierra for being a role model on the court and in the classroom.
“Jack has been a great role model for all athletes for the entire season but especially during the month of January. He had a 94.67% average for quarter 2 and he has been playing well on the court. He is a lead-by-example type of player and is someone who the coaching staff and teammates can count on to always do the right thing.” — Coach Fruscio