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The GCSD athletic program is founded on the principle that the playing field is an extension of the classroom and the athletic experience contributes to the growth of mind and body.

The cornerstones of the Dutchmen tradition were laid generations ago by some of the community’s most respected student-athletes, many of whom continue to be involved in the athletic program as supportive parents and sports boosters. While the names change from year to year, the principles they embodied remain the same – dedication and desire, cooperation and compassion, and the importance of working collectively toward a common goal. These are just some of the ideas that echo across the Guilderland playing fields and gymnasiums.

2024-25 Dutchmen of the Week

Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (Modified, Mod 9, Frosh, JV or Varsity level) for athletic accomplishments. 

  • The athlete should have made a significant impact to a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or
  • The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable improvement/effort, community service and/or other notable trait(s).

Congratulations to Brooke Lilley (Varsity Basketball) and Hasika Donepudi (Varsity Gymnastics) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for December 23rd to January 5th.

Brooke Lilley (Varsity Basketball)

Brooke helped lead her team to three wins over the holiday break, posting a stat line of 24.7 points, 5.7 assists, 5 steals, & 4.6 rebounds per game over those games. Her team is now above .500 for the season!
student smiling and holding up Dutchmen of the Week tshirt.
Brooke Lilley (Varsity Basketball)

Hasika Donepudi (Varsity Gymnastics)

Hasika is competing at a high level this season. She won the Bravery Award at our past meet for continuing to perfect her back handspring back tuck on the beam. Way to go, Hasika!
student smiling and holding up Dutchmen of the Week tshirt.
Hasika Donepudi (Varsity Gymnastics)

 

Congratulations to Klaidi Gjini (Varsity Ice Hockey) and Jocelyn Wolfe (Varsity Gymnastics) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of December 16th.

Klaidi Gjini (Varsity Ice Hockey)

With two goals vs North East Clinton Cougars during the Applebees Winter Classic held in Plattsburgh, Klaidi led The Storm to a 3-0 victory and surpassed Charlie Mulligan for Career All-Time points from a Guilderland hockey player!
student smiling and holding up Dutchmen of the Week tshirt.
Klaidi Gjini (Varsity Ice Hockey)

Jocelyn Wolfe (Varsity Gymnastics)

Jocelyn has been working really hard this season! Her skills are taking her to the next level with new tumbling passes, adding a double semi to her routine. She won first place on beam at our home meet against Saratoga! Way to go Jocelyn, keep it up!
student smiling and holding up Dutchmen of the Week tshirt.
Jocelyn Wolfe (Varsity Gymnastics)

Congratulations to Gautam Donepudi (JV Wrestling) and Madyson Hamilton (Varsity Basketball) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of December 9th. 

Gautam Donepudi (JV Wrestling)

Gautam is an exceptional young man! He won his match against Bethlehem last Wednesday by pin in the first period to help secure the win for his team. Gautum is a great teammate. He is always matside cheering everyone on and shows up to every practice ready to work hard.
student smiling and holding up Dutchmen of the Week shirt.
Gautam Donepudi (JV Wrestling)

Madyson Hamilton (Varsity Basketball) 

Madyson is a senior captain on the girls basketball team. This past Friday, she scored 15 points, grabbed 7 Rebounds, had 2 Assists and 2 Steals in a 65-59 home win vs Shaker. This was the first win of the season for the Lady Dutch.
student smiling and holding up Dutchmen of the Week shirt.
Madyson Hamilton (Varsity Basketball)

Congratulations to Alexander Zhang and Wyatt Whipple for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of Dec. 2.

Alexander Zhang (Varsity Swimming & Diving)

Alex Zhang opened up the season as fast as ever, helping Guilderland-Voorheesville to a win against Shaker. Alex won the 500 Freestyle in a 5:19.33 and then 5 minutes later won the 100 Backstroke in a 1:01.57 and not long after that anchored the winning 400 freestyle relay!
Student smiling holding up a tshirt for Dutchmen of the Week.
Alexander Zhang (Varsity Swimming & Diving)

Wyatt Whipple (JV Boys Basketball) 

Wyatt provided a huge spark for the JV Boys’ basketball team in their win over Burnt Hills on Thursday. With the team working through foul trouble, Wyatt provided strong minutes and scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half to provide a 2 point lead heading into halftime. Wyatt is a tireless worker and is always putting the team first. He picks up his teammates and supports them as much as he can so they can find their own success. His positive attitude provides others around him an example of a great teammate. Keep it up Wyatt!
Student smiling holding up a tshirt for Dutchmen of the Week.
Wyatt Whipple (JV Boys Basketball)

Important Athletics Updates and Dates

Athletics Updates

GHS girls track and field team wins NYSPHSAA/Federation Team title

The GHS girls track and field team poses together outside. They are in two rows. Some are kneeling and some are standing. They have their arms around each other

The Guilderland High School girls outdoor track and field team won the team championship on Saturday, June 8, at the two-day NYSPHSAA/Federation Track and Field Championships held at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. This was a historic win for GHS track and field, as it was the first Federation team title for the program.

The 4×100 relay team of Parker Steele, Tatum Cramer, Kendall Barnhart and Saida Assabahi is the first Guilderland girls’ track relay team to win a NYSPHSAA Championship, finishing with a time of just over 48 seconds. Overall, the GHS team had a total of 15 top ten finishes at the meet, making 13 trips to the awards podium.

  • Parker Steele (14.27) second place finish in the Division 1 100 hurdles
  • Parker Steele (14.20) second place finish in the Federation 100 hurdles
  • Kendall Barnhart (1:01.80) second place finish in the Federation 400 hurdles
  • Tatum Cramer (19-6.50) second place finish in the Federation long jump
  • Steele, Cramer, Barnhart and Saida Assabahi (48.17) second place finish in the Division 1 400 relay team
  • Barnhart (1:02.34) third place finish in the Division 1 400 hurdles
  • Cramer (18-7.25) third place finish in the Division 1 long jump
  • Isabella Lagios, Assabahi, Lauren Burnash and Barnhart (3:57.03) third place finish in the Division 1 1600 relay team

The Federation title is added to a long list of achievements for the Guilderland girls’ track and field program which includes a gold medal at the 2023 New Balance Nationals and back-to-back Section 2 championships.

On Tuesday, June 11, the team and Head Coach Chris Scanlan were honored with a parade at GHS. The student body and staff lined the hallways to applaud and cheer for the athletes and coaches, as they processed throughout the building.

Congratulations to the GHS girls’ outdoor track and field team, their coaches and families on this historic and outstanding accomplishment!

    Athletics Dates

    Monday, July 29: Grade 9-12 fall athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse

    Monday, Aug. 5: Grade 7-8 fall athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse

    Monday, Aug. 19: Varsity & JV football start date

    Monday, Aug. 26: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman fall sports

    Thursday, Aug. 29: Modified football start date

    Tuesday, Sept. 3: First day of Modified fall sports

    Monday, Oct. 21: Grade 9-12 winter athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse

    Monday, Oct. 28: Grade 7-8  winter athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse

    Monday, Nov. 18: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman winter sports

    Monday, Nov. 25: First day of Modified winter sports

    Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025: Grade 9-12 spring athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse

    Monday, Mar. 3: Grade 7-8 spring athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse

    Monday, Mar. 17: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman spring sports

    Monday, Mar. 31: First day of Modified spring sports

    Thursday, June 12: Senior Sports Awards in GHS Auditorium, 7 p.m., by invitation only

    Sports Sign-up Requirements

    Students interested in playing school sports are required to sign-up in the school health office. Students will be given a sports packet to be completed and returned (in person, by mail, or by fax (High School) 518-861-5151 or (Middle School) 518-456-3747 before being cleared by the nursing staff prior to participating in tryouts for a particular sport. Additional sports packets will be available in the health office.

    The sports sign-up packet includes three forms:

    1. Athletic Form which includes emergency contact information
    2. Required NYS School Health Examination Form (Completed by private physician or school physician)**
    3. Health History Update (This form cannot be completed earlier than 30 days prior to the start of the season.)

    **If our nurse has a valid physical on file (within the last calendar year), the NYS School Health Examination Form is not required. It is only required if we do not have a valid physical on file.

    You can find the forms here and download and print.

    All three forms must be handed in before your try-out/practice starts. Students who do not follow this process and have not been approved by the health office will be considered ineligible for sports until they are cleared by nursing staff or our athletic trainer.

    • Grade 7 & 8 Students- Should drop off completed forms to FMS Nurse Beth Ford
    • Grade 9-12 Students- Should drop off completed forms to GHS Nurse Amanda Vogel 
      Information about Sports Physicals can be found in our Athletic Code of Conduct.

       

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