The Cannoneers varsity team had an opportunity to scrimmage with the future of Watervliet basketball during a recent skills and drills session with CYO players from the elementary school. Members of the varsity boys team worked side-by-side with the younger players guiding and encouraging them as they practiced passing the ball, catching, dribbling, and lay …
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Meet Coach Marc Fruscio Although not new to coaching — Marc Fruscio is the new head coach for Watervliet’s varsity basketball program this year. During the day, Coach Fruscio teaches math at Hackett Middle School in the Albany City School District. He began his career teaching high school math in Lansingburgh. While there, he was …
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The Athletes of the Month feature is back! Each month during 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 in December 2023, our Athletes of the Month are Ayla Bagnardi …
Mixson makes history! Tenth-grader Sophia Mixson became the FIRST girls wrestling tournament champion ever in our school’s history. Sophia went undefeated, capturing first place at the Coxsackie-Athens Tournament over December break. WTG Sophia!! Cannoneers grind out win! Also over the break, our boys varsity basketball team won the Fonda Holiday Tournament. The Cannoneers held off …
Can’t make it to the game in person? No problem, Cannoneer Nation! We are pleased to offer live-streaming of our athletic home games on the Watervliet High School Hudl channel. You can also find archived games there, in addition to live coverage. For the latest team schedules, please visit Watervliet High School’s Schedule Galaxy site. …
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New this year The Watervliet City School District and the Green Island Union Free School District (Heatly School) have joined forces to maximize opportunities for student participation in athletics. This partnership was piloted last year when many, but not all, Watervliet and Heatly athletic teams merged. For the 2023-24 school year, all Green Island and …
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Written by, photos by Anthony Bisner, WHS Senior, CEIP Communications Intern Vliet v. Greenville The Varsity Boys Baseball team travels to Greenville High school to kick off their season on . Senior Logan Jamroz with a strong start to the season listing a strong 8 k’s throughout his first start. At the plate Senior David …
Photos and write up by Anthony Bisner, WHS Senior and CEIP Communications intern The Watervliet softball and baseball programs combined forces to host a pancake breakfast in March. Coaches Mike Bendon, Peter Soroka and Mark Cady organized the fundraiser at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. Over 100 people attended the event that raised a lot of …
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WHS senior Jay Chaplin, co-captain of the Cannoneers basketball team, has been selected as a NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week! Jay is focused on supporting his teammates in their bid to return to the Patroon Conference championship game this year. Congratulations Jay!
The Watervliet High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2022 include a longtime teacher/coach, several alumni who served as coaches and an Olympic competitor. A total of six nominees will be recognized by the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee during the 10th WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Brunch. The event will …
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