Sports Express: Spring 2024 Edition

Letter from the Athletic Director | Varsity Baseball | Varsity Softball | Boys Varsity Golf | Girls Varsity Golf | Boys Varsity Lacrosse | Girls Varsity Lacrosse | Boys Varsity Track | Girls Varsity Track | Boys Varsity Tennis | Unified Basketball

Letter from the Athletic Director

New Hartford Spartan Athletics finished another successful year of scholastic competition. Once again, Spartan student-athletes and coaches proudly represented the school and community.

Spartan softball had another good run to the Section III finals. Baseball picked up its first division title since 2013 and the boys lacrosse team extended its Tri-Valley League (TVL) win streak to 71 games.

Highlights from the Spring 2024 Sports Season

Girls Varsity Softball

TVL Champions and Section III Finalist

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

TVL Champions

Boys Varsity Tennis

TVL Champions and Section III Runner-Ups

Boys Varsity Baseball

TVL Champions (Colonial Division)

As with any worthwhile program, there are key people behind the scenes that allow us to provide athletic competition as a part of the educational program in the New Hartford Central School District. Thank you to Scott Gaffney (Transportation Department); Lance Wehrle, Dave Nashold and Dave Mankad (Buildings and Grounds Department); Spencer Strife (athletic trainer); coaches, volunteers, security, New Hartford Police Department and everyone who helps provide athletic opportunities for our students.

Sincerely,
John W. Banek
Athletic Director

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Varsity Baseball

The boys varsity baseball team earned a first place finish in the Colonial Division, claiming a Tri-Valley League (TVL) co-championship with Proctor. Finishing second out of 14 Class A teams at the end of the regular season, they earned a second seed in sectionals and a first-round bye.

In the sectional quarter-finals, the Spartans took on seventh seeded Central Valley Academy (CVA). The Spartans took an early 2-1 lead, scoring runs in the bottom of the first and second innings. The lead did not hold up though as CVA scored five unanswered runs in the latter innings, ending the Spartan’s season with a final score of 6-2.

The Spartans finished the season with winning records across the board:

• Colonial Division Record: 4-2
• TVL Record: 9-3
• Section III Record: 13-3
• Overall Record: 14-5

The team was led by team MVPs Cole Raux and Matt Greene, Most Improved Player Logan Clarey, Heart and Hustle Award winner Rowan Gall, and Unsung Hero Award recipient Jake Halpin. Other notable top performers included Derek Joy, Nick Perrotta, John Vitullo and Peyton Way.

Looking ahead, seven student-athletes will return from the 2024 roster and Coach Green, Coach Weimer and Coach Moran are looking forward to seeing more success in 2025.

The team would like to wish its graduating seniors – Rowan Gall, Matt Greene, Jake Halpin, Derek Joy, Dylan Joy, Nick Perrotta, Cole Raux and Gianni Trevisani – continued success as they move on to their college experiences.

Awards

MVP – Matthew Greene and Cole Raux
MIP – Logan Clarey
Unsung Hero – Jacob Halpin
Heart and Hustle – Rowan Gall

The Team

Dennis Blom
Logan Clarey
Rowan Gall
Matthew Greene
Jacob Halpin
Derek Joy
Dylan Joy
Luke Lafayette
Luke LaFountain
Joseph Mungari Jr.
Liam Noonan
Ashton Palmer
Nicolas Perrotta
Cole Raux
Jack Taylor
Gianni Trevisani
John Vitullo Jr.
Peyton Way

Head Coach – Kevin Green
Assistant Coach – Andy Weimer
Volunteer – Chris Moran

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Varsity Softball

The girls varsity softball team had only four returning starters this season – juniors Taylor Scranton, Olivia Vitullo, Dani Lucas and Jenna Glenn – but all with winning experience. The team added a youth movement to the starting lineup and faced one of their most challenging schedules in years.

The season started off strong with a 3-1 record after defeating one AAA and two AA schools. These wins proved to be big confidence boosters. The Spartans went on to win their third straight Colonial Division title with a 5-1 record and tied for second place overall in the Tri-Valley League.

Led by freshman starting pitcher Ruby Gehringer, the team earned a second seed for sectional play. After beating West Hill at home and Chittenango in the semi-finals, the Spartans advanced to their second sectional finals in the past three years. However, the team came up short and lost to the number one seed Camden. The team finished the season with a 14-6 record.

The 2025 season looks to be as bright and exciting as the past two seasons and the team wishes the best of luck to graduating senior Claire Mitchell.

Awards

MVP – Ruby Gehringer and Taylor Scranton
MIP – Olivia Vitullo
Unsung Hero – Addison Way
Heart and Hustle – Taylor Scranton

The Team

Abigail Briggs
StellaAnne Carcone
Alessandra D’Apice
Norah Galiulo
Ruby Gehringer
Jenna Glenn
Danielle Lucas
Claire Mitchell
Alexandra Mungari
Taylor Scranton
Gabriella Trunfio
Olivia Vitullo
Addison Way

Head Coach – Dan Stalteri
Assistant Coach – Elora Wilmot
Volunteer – Jace Volo

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Boys Varsity Golf

The boys varsity golf team enjoyed a successful season with a 10-3 record. The team traveled to Skenandoa Golf Club to compete at sectionals where Tommy Goodelle went on to win the tournament.

Tommy, along with Jake Hill and JP Lazzaro, advanced to the state qualifier at Colgate University. Tommy clinched a twoday total of 152 and earned his second trip to the NYSPHSAA Golf Championship held at Mark Twain Golf Club in Elmira.

Awards

MVP – Thomas Goodelle
MIP – Jake Rockford
Unsung Hero – Julian Brazier
Heart and Hustle – Jake Hill

The Team

Julian Brazier
Joseph Callan
Thomas Goodelle
Jake Hill
Graham Jenkins
Brock LaPlant
John Lazzaro
Jaydan Major
Jackson Mammone
Finn McNair
Jack Pietryka
Cal Randall
Jake Rockford
Brian Tillotson
Jack Tucker

Head Coach – Tom Snizek
Assistant Coach – Gina Totaro

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Girls Varsity Golf

The girls varsity golf team had a successful season and placed third in the Tri-Valley League tournament. The team’s 6-5 record also qualified them for the sectional tournament in Syracuse.

The team graduates nine seniors: Brie Alberico, Elise Courto, Alana Demkowitch, Lia Fornino, Grace Gehringer, Madi Grady, Kate Noonan, Alexa Noonan and Kacey Richards. Best of luck to all of them, but especially Elise Courto, who will continue her golf career at SUNY Geneseo.

Awards

MVP – Elise Courto
MIP – Alexa Noonan
Unsung Hero – Alana Demkowitch
Heart and Hustle – Marlee Winfield

The Team

Brianna Alberico
Lillian Brady
Elise Courto
Alana Demkowitch
Rosalia Fornino
Grace Gehringer
Madilynne Grady
Alexa Noonan
Aleyna Noonan
Kathryn Noonan
Anna Reyes
Kacey Richards
Isabella Santiago
Avery Sassower
Ella Thompson
Marlee Winfield

Head Coach – Alissa Morreale

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Boys Varsity Lacrosse

The boys varsity lacrosse team had an outstanding season, winning 13 games and advancing to the quarter-final round of the Section Ill tournament.

This young team with only five seniors exceeded expectations and played exceptionally well. The team won the Tri-Valley League (TVL) championship for the ninth consecutive year and is 71-0 in league play.

Ten student-athletes on the team were named first-team TVL All-Stars and three were named second-team TVL All-Stars. Two seniors received first-team CNY Awards: Logan Banek and Sawyer Kramer. Additionally, Anthony Falvo earned the Academic All-American designation and Logan Banek earned the All-American designation, both of which have only been achieved once before in school history.

Awards

MVP – Logan Banek
MIP – Ashton Nole
Unsung Hero – Anthony Falvo
Heart and Hustle – Sawyer Kramer

The Team

Logan Banek
Micah Barone
Sean Elbrecht
Ian Evans
Anthony Falvo
Geovani Frattasio
Jake Garcia
Landon Gentile
Chad Hull Jr.
Sawyer Kramer
John McCraith
Matthew McCraith
Michael Niebuhr
Ashton Nole
William Picolla
Joseph Talarico
Gavin Thomas
Walker Williams

Head Coach – Dan Pope
Assistant Coach – Bill Gardinier

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Girls Varsity Lacrosse

The girls varsity lacrosse team had an overall record of 8-9 and earned the sixth seed for sectionals. While the team lost in a tough matchup in the first round to third seed Jamesville- DeWitt, the Spartans seed in the tournament was the lowest achieved by the team in school history.

First Team Tri-Valley League All-Stars

• Elizabeth Rayhill
• Kylie Thomas
• Natalia Viola

Second Team Tri-Valley League All-Stars

• Claire Friedel
• Jolee McCraith
• Allie Philipkoski
• Madison Truax

Tri-Valley League Honorable Mentions

• Grace Bannigan
• Lindsay Ellis
• Mia McDermott
• Elise Pauley

Awards

MVP – Elizabeth Rayhill
MIP – Mia McDermott
Unsung Hero – Kylie Thomas
Heart and Hustle – Claire Friedel

The Team

Grace Bannigan
Katherine Elbrecht
Lindsay Ellis
Morgan Freiberger
Claire Friedel
Felicia Huang
JoLee McCraith
Mia McDermott
Alannah Nole
Elise Pauley
Alexis Penree
Allie Philipkoski
Elizabeth Rayhill
Hana Sabanovic
Kylie Thomas
Madison Truax
Alexandria Usyk
Natalia Viola
Sophia West

Head Coach – Mike Tesak
Assistant Coach – Mark Thomas
Volunteer – Kyle Roberts

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Boys Varsity Track

The boys varsity outdoor track season was another strong one as many student-athletes stepped up into larger roles.

New personal records were set at every meet and invitational, with these student-athletes working extremely hard, even in difficult conditions. Mother Nature delayed outdoor workouts and the team ran in the cold, snow and rain. It showed mental toughness and pushed student-athletes to reach their personal bests.

At the end-of-season Tri-Valley League (TVL) invitational, the team placed second overall, highlighted by wins in the 4×100 relay (Wilkenson Joseph, Dylan Merrill, Julain Pacheco and Nitesh Constantine), 400 hurdles (Antonio Camarra), and long and triple jump (Keegan Radtke). Second place finishers included the triple jump (Nitesh Constantine) and high jump (Landon Smith).

Several student-athletes qualified for sectionals and some even qualified for the state qualifier meet. Standouts from the state qualifier included a second place finish by Antonio Camarra in the 400 hurdles, who narrowly lost out on a bid to the state meet by .27 seconds, but beat his previous personal record by two seconds. Newcomer Keegan Radtke was the only freshman to make the state qualifier in the long jump and advanced to the finals, where he finished fifth. Brycen Gaiser finished sixth overall in the D-1 pentathlon.

The coaching staff would like to thank the seniors for their time, hard work and dedication to the program, and they look forward to another outstanding season next year with the returning student-athletes.

First Team TVL Awards

• Antonio Camarra – 400 Hurdles
• Keegan Radtke – Long jump, triple jump
• Wilkenson Joseph, Dylan Merrill, Julian Pacheco, Nitesh Constantine – 4×100 Relay

Second Team TVL Awards

• Nitesh Constantine – Triple jump
• Landon Smith – High jump
• Brycen Gaiser – Pentathlon
• Antonio Camarra, Vishal Budhu, Dylan Merrill, David Daley – 4×400 Relay
• Caleb Massoud, UV Patel, Josh Ellis, Samson Allen – 4×800 Relay

Awards

MVP – Nitesh Constantine
MIP – Brycen Gaiser
Unsung Hero – Joshua Ellis and Thomas Vitagliano
Heart and Hustle – Vincenzo Diodati and Wilkenson Joseph

The Team

Head Coach – Shaun Hadity
Assistant Coach – Matt Crumrine

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Girls Varsity Track

This talented team showed up every day and put forth their best effort, worked hard and kept up their endurance. Many individual student-athletes on the team stood out among the several competitors at the team’s dual coed meets and invitationals.

Individual State Qualifiers

• Kayleigh Durso – Pentathlon
• Ashlee Fisher – 400
• Ashlee Fisher, Gabriella Jerome, Haylee Hawkins, Ella Stevenson – 4×400 Relay

Individual Sectional Qualifiers

• Kaleigh Durso – High jump, long jump, 100 hurdles
• Katie Appler – Disc
• Ashlee Fisher – 100/200
• Alex French – 3000/1500
• Haylee Hawkins – 100
• Gabriella Jerome – 100
• Gia Manzo – Pole vault
• Nicole Calogero – Pole vault
• Mikayla Jaros – Shot/disc
• Riley Heenan – Steeple
• Aryana Primorolo, Gabriella Jerome, Haylee Hawkins, Grace Serafin – 4×100 Relay
• Maddy Appler, Tara Fobare, Riley Heenan, Abigail Neale – 4×800 Relay

Best of luck to the seniors in their future: Katie Appler, Sofia Beltran-Granados, Nicole Calogero, Katie Carbone, Kaleigh Durso, Isabella Hayes, Giulianna Nole and Grace Serafin.

Awards

MVP – Ashlee Fisher
MIP – Gabriella Jerome
Unsung Hero – Haylee Hawkins and Ella Stevenson
Heart and Hustle – Abigail Neale

The Team

Head Coach – Lisa Florenz
Assistant Coach – Diane Primarolo

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Boys Varsity Tennis

It was a great season for the boys varsity tennis team, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the Tri-Valley League (TVL) championship title. The team finished with a 12-1 record with the only loss being to Jamesville-DeWitt in the team section final.

Two players advanced to the section semi-finals for individual singles and one of them played in the final match. Four members of the team earned recognition as TVL All-Stars

Awards

MVP – Evan Lyga
MIP – Abraham Khan
Unsung Hero – Dylan Berg
Heart and Hustle – John Lee
Charles Zbytniewski Memorial Award – Leo Padula

The Team

Nathan Amankwah
Vijay Bapana
Nicholas Bennett
David Berg
Dylan Berg
Edis Bubalo
Nilansh Gupta
Abraham Khan
Kenneth Kowalczyk
Samuel Kwon
Jae-Hoon (John) Lee
Joshua Leo
Evan Lyga
Imaad Maqsood
Mathu Mbugua
Anthony Mirabal
Leo Padula
Ohm Patel
Aleksandar Pejcic
Parker Putnam
Wade Ruhnke
Jon Wassel

Head Coach – Chuck Rogan
Assistant Coach – Matthew Prokosch

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Unified Basketball

The season was filled with energy, hard work and determination. This group of student-athletes was determined to improve upon their own personal skills and support each other through the highs and lows of a season designed to challenge. The team not only set high expectations for themselves and worked hard to find success, but also took an inclusion pledge.

Going undefeated in the Tri-Valley League (TVL) with a 5-0 record, the season came to a close in the TVL finals against Whitesboro. The team placed second in the TVL championship, playing hard and leaving everything on the court.

Returning seniors Tommy Arcuri, Tyler Brennan and Mark Radel helped keep the team focused and led the team to a successful season. The team was also supported by seniors Justin Murphy, Dhruv Nayyar, Jordan Palmer and Chris Wiater, all of whom will be missed next year. Rounding out the team were Addison Cornish, Maya Frawley, Madison Freiberger, Madison Phillips, Logan Rose, Andrew Snyder, Kevin Wadsworth and Annie Ward. These talented and dedicated student-athletes proudly represented the New Hartford Spartans with all they accomplished.

Awards

MVP – Tyler Brennan and Logan Rose
MIP – Madison Freiberger and Madison Phillips
Unsung Hero – Justin Murphy
Heart and Hustle – Jordan Palmer

The Team

Thomas Arcuri
Tyler Brennan
Addison Cornish
Maya Frawley
Madison Freiberger
Justin Murphy
Dhruv Nayyar
Jordan Palmer
Madison Phillips
Mark Radel
Logan Rose
Andrew Snyder
Kevin Wadsworth
Annie Ward
Christopher Wiater Jr.

Head Coach – Jill Davies-Nelson

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