Tracking Capital Region Athletes’ College Sports Achievements
College sports often bring out some of the most remarkable stories, don’t they? The leap from high school standout to collegiate star is rarely simple, but it’s always inspiring to watch local athletes make their mark. Campus Watch is all about those athletes who not only made the jump but are now shaking things up in their college sports. From cross country to soccer, volleyball to golf—these folks are smashing records and raising the bar. Let’s take a look at some of their journeys and give them the credit they deserve.
Cross Country: Bethlehem High Graduate Shines for Massachusetts
Table of Contents
- 1 Cross Country: Bethlehem High Graduate Shines for Massachusetts
- 2 Soccer: Keelyn Peacock’s Versatile Athletic Career
- 3 Golf: A Stellar Performance by a Colgate Sophomore
- 4 Volleyball: Shenendehowa High Graduate Leads Virginia
- 5 Soccer: Maple Hill High Graduate Scores Big for Nichols
- 6 Tennis: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Graduate Excels at SUNY New Paltz
- 7 SUNY Cortland Women’s Soccer: Schalmont High Graduate Leads the Way
- 8 Russell Sage Women’s Soccer: Record-Breaking Performance by Duanesburg High Graduate
- 9 Hartwick Women’s Tennis: Ichabod Crane High Graduate Leads the Team
- 10 University of Rochester Football: Shaker High Graduate’s Defensive Prowess
- 11 SUNY Delhi Women’s Soccer: Duanesburg High Graduate’s Goalkeeping Excellence
- 12 John Jay Women’s Volleyball: Saratoga High Graduate’s Impact
- 13 Virginia Women’s Golf: Albany Academy Graduate’s Stellar Season
- 14 SUNY Morrisville Football: Green Tech High Graduate’s Rushing Success
- 15 Clarkson Men’s Golf: Shenendehowa High Graduate’s Consistent Excellence
- 16 RIT Women’s Volleyball: Academy of the Holy Names Graduate’s Contributions
- 17 SUNY Oneonta Women’s Tennis: Saratoga High Graduate’s Dominance
- 18 William Smith Women’s Soccer: Bethlehem High Graduate’s Offensive Leadership
- 19 Sacred Heart Football: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Graduate’s Punting Prowess
- 20 St. John Fisher Football: Guilderland High Graduate’s Game-Winning Play
The Massachusetts women’s cross country team has a junior who just keeps impressing. She graduated from Bethlehem High and has become a driving force for her team in major meets.
Top Performances in Key Competitions
On October 22, 2025, she finished 17th out of 238 at the IC4A/ECAC Championship at Van Cortlandt Park, running a 6,000-meter time of 21:41.6. That helped the Minutewomen grab third place.
Earlier, on September 24, 2025, she took second among 70 runners at the Maribel Sanchez Southern Invitational, finishing the 3.72-mile course in 21:43.9. She also kicked off the season with a fifth-place finish at the Ken O’Brien Invitational, clocking 14:04.5 for 4,000 meters.
Soccer: Keelyn Peacock’s Versatile Athletic Career
Keelyn Peacock, now a redshirt senior at Arkansas State, keeps turning heads in women’s soccer. Back at Stillwater High, she wasn’t just a soccer star—she also kicked for the football team.
Key Contributions and Career Highlights
Peacock has played in every game this season, starting 12 out of 13. She’s notched a goal—a game-winner against Southern Mississippi—and five assists.
Across her college career, she’s racked up 18 points from six goals and six assists. In high school, she led Stillwater girls’ soccer to two straight Class C state titles and played a big part in the football team’s first Section 2 Class C championship in 2019.
Golf: A Stellar Performance by a Colgate Sophomore
The golf world’s got its eyes on a Colgate sophomore who’s making serious noise. He graduated from Glens Falls High and just nabbed Patriot League Golfer of the Week honors after a career-best round.
Record-Breaking Achievements
He shot a 5-under 65 at the Bucknell Invitational—second-best ever for a Colgate golfer—and took home the individual title. That’s the kind of round you remember.
Volleyball: Shenendehowa High Graduate Leads Virginia
Virginia’s women’s volleyball team is getting a huge boost from a freshman outside hitter. She came from Shenendehowa High and leads the Cavaliers in kills and points.
Impressive Statistics and Contributions
She’s racked up 175 kills, 197.5 points, 70 digs, and 26 blocks. Her 32-kill outburst in a win over Syracuse really turned heads.
Soccer: Maple Hill High Graduate Scores Big for Nichols
Over at Nichols College, a freshman forward—straight out of Maple Hill High—is making his presence felt in men’s soccer. He’s got a knack for finding the net when it matters.
Leading the Team in Goals
He leads Nichols with four goals, including a key game-winner against Endicott. His scoring touch is a big reason for the team’s momentum.
Tennis: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Graduate Excels at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz’s women’s tennis squad has a freshman who’s been crucial to their recent run. She’s from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and helped clinch the program’s fourth straight SUNYAC title.
Dominant Performances in Singles and Doubles
She won her No. 2 singles match 6-1, 6-1. In doubles, she teamed up for a 6-1 win at No. 1, showing real dominance.
SUNY Cortland Women’s Soccer: Schalmont High Graduate Leads the Way
A SUNY Cortland freshman, hailing from Schalmont High, earned SUNYAC Offensive Performer of the Week honors. Her scoring has been a spark for the Red Dragons.
Key Goals and Team Success
She’s put away seven goals, including game-winners over Fredonia and Morrisville. Cortland sits at 9-2-4, and she’s a big reason why.
Russell Sage Women’s Soccer: Record-Breaking Performance by Duanesburg High Graduate
Russell Sage’s senior forward, from Duanesburg High, just earned Empire 8 Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Her recent performance was one for the record books.
Historic Achievements on the Field
She set both conference and program records with 10 points in a single game—scoring four goals and adding two assists. She leads her team with 19 points this season.
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Hartwick Women’s Tennis: Ichabod Crane High Graduate Leads the Team
Hartwick’s women’s tennis team has a sophomore, a graduate of Ichabod Crane High, who just picked up Empire 8 Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week. She’s been a steady force for the Hawks.
Consistent Excellence in Singles and Doubles
She took her singles match 6-4, 6-2, and paired for a 6-1 doubles win. That helped Hartwick lock in their fourth straight regular season title.
University of Rochester Football: Shaker High Graduate’s Defensive Prowess
The University of Rochester’s defense relies on a sophomore linebacker from Shaker High. He’s become a real anchor for the Yellowjackets.
Key Defensive Contributions
So far, he’s made 34 tackles—18 solo—and recovered a fumble. He’s been crucial to the defensive unit’s success.
SUNY Delhi Women’s Soccer: Duanesburg High Graduate’s Goalkeeping Excellence
SUNY Delhi’s freshman goalkeeper, out of Duanesburg High, has been a steady presence all season.
Impressive Goalkeeping Stats
She’s started every one of the 14 games, making 84 saves and posting a 1.64 goals against average. That’s the kind of consistency coaches love.
John Jay Women’s Volleyball: Saratoga High Graduate’s Impact
John Jay’s women’s volleyball team leans on a freshman middle blocker from Saratoga High. She’s made herself indispensable.
Leading in Key Statistics
She tops the team in service aces and total blocks, and she’s second in kills. Her all-around game is tough to miss.
Virginia Women’s Golf: Albany Academy Graduate’s Stellar Season
A sophomore from the University of Virginia, by way of Albany Academy, has been stringing together top-10 finishes in women’s golf.
Top Performances in Major Tournaments
She tied for fourth at the Windy City Collegiate Classic. She also cracked the top 10 at both the Wolverine Invitational and the Canadian Collegiate Invitational, averaging 74.16 over 24 rounds.
SUNY Morrisville Football: Green Tech High Graduate’s Rushing Success
SUNY Morrisville’s junior running back, a Green Tech High grad, is having another strong season.
Record-Breaking Rushing Yards
He’s piled up 1,413 career rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, with some big games this fall.
Clarkson Men’s Golf: Shenendehowa High Graduate’s Consistent Excellence
Clarkson University’s men’s golf team counts on a junior from Shenendehowa High for steady play.
Key Performances in Major Tournaments
He shot a 1-under 71 at the Skidmore Fall Invitational. He also played well at Clarkson’s home tournament, proving his consistency.
RIT Women’s Volleyball: Academy of the Holy Names Graduate’s Contributions
RIT’s women’s volleyball team features a freshman outside hitter from Academy of the Holy Names. She’s been a go-to on offense.
Leading the Team in Kills
She leads RIT with 198 kills so far, making a real impact in her first year.
SUNY Oneonta Women’s Tennis: Saratoga High Graduate’s Dominance
SUNY Oneonta’s sophomore, out of Saratoga High, just picked up SUNYAC Singles Player of the Week honors. She’s been tough to beat.
Key Victories in Singles and Doubles
She cruised through her No. 3 singles match 6-0, 6-1, and won her doubles match 6-4. Her play has lifted the whole team.
William Smith Women’s Soccer: Bethlehem High Graduate’s Offensive Leadership
William Smith’s senior forward, a Bethlehem High alum, leads both her team and the Liberty League in scoring.
Top Scorer and Key Player
She’s scored nine goals and added an assist, earning Liberty Offensive Player of the Week. She’s been at the heart of their attack all season.
Sacred Heart Football: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Graduate’s Punting Prowess
Sacred Heart’s senior punter, from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, is quietly having a standout season.
Impressive Punting Stats
He’s averaging 43.93 yards on 29 punts, with a booming 63-yarder in the mix. That kind of leg is a real asset.
St. John Fisher Football: Guilderland High Graduate’s Game-Winning Play
A senior wide receiver from St. John Fisher, who graduated from Guilderland High, scored a game-winning touchdown in overtime. That moment really showed just how important he is to the team.
If you want more details about these athletes and what they’ve pulled off, check out *Campus Watch* on the Times Union website.