Another winter season and another great showcase of our student-athletes competing at a high level. Thank you to our families, coaches, and volunteers for making this another successful season!
Cheerleading
The FFCS varsity cheerleaders continued to bring exciting energy to our winter athletic season! The varsity cheerleaders supported the boys’ basketball team at all home games and participated in five competitions, and secured two second-place trophies. This year’s squad also placed third and fourth against a formidable Class C division! Their outstanding achievements earned them a spot in the sectionals, where they secured a commendable sixth position out of eight exceptional teams. Throughout this season, the cheerleaders demonstrated unwavering dedication and growth in their performances with each competition.
Additionally, two esteemed seniors, Leann Humphrey and Victoria Rice, made remarkable strides. They participated in a tryout and were selected as first-league all-stars. This achievement grants them the privilege of cheering at their senior all-star game.
Boys’ Basketball
This year’s boys’ basketball continued to do what they do best – WIN. This year capped another successful campaign with the team becoming Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Red Division champions! The team secured major wins against Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons at home, Canajoharie Central School District at home, Greater Johnstown School District at home, and a road win over Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District. With a 16-6 record overall (10-2 league), the team demonstrated growth and toughness on the hardwood. The following student-athletes received all-star nods this season:
- Red Division MVP – Riley Wilson – Jr.
- 1st Team – Mason Smith – Sr.
- 1st Team – Jake Hernigle – Sr.
- 2nd Team – Evan Flood – Fr.
Additional highlights:
- Riley Wilson averaged 21.5 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, and had 60 3-pointers on the season
- Jake Hernigle averaged 6.8 rebounds per game
- Mason Smith totaled 93 assists on the season
Fonda-Johnstown Wrestling
This year’s squad finished the season with a 6-8 record in dual meets. Our wrestlers placed second in the WAC with a 4-1 league dual meet record. The team also placed first in the Section 2 Class CC tournament. Jonathan Swartout and Kurt Phenes were class CC champions. Colin Pickering placed third at the state qualifier.
Bowling
FFCS Boys’ Varsity Bowling team finished third in the Western Athletic Conference (large school). Individual honors: Ian Smith started the individual honors by receiving the Boys Varsity High Single with a 278 score. He was also named boys’ varsity First Team All-Star with a 193 average for the season.
WAC Tournament honors:
Boys Varsity Tournament High Series, Ian Smith with a 635.
Track & Field
If you know FFCS athletics, you understand how good our track and field student-athletes are year in and year out. Congratulations to our girls’ team for bringing home the Independent League Championship title! The girls’ team added another Sectionals plaque for the district trophy case with a Section 2 Runners Up recognition. Overall, our track and field team had an amazing season that featured incredible individual performances across all events (boys/girls) as they set new PRs, battled through intense races, and showed grit and determination. Our team sent three athletes to the State Qualifier Meet. Special recognition goes to Xavier Garcia, Mackenzi Dowgielewicz, and David St. Claire.
This year’s team showed relentless improvement, and from day one, our sprinters, hurdlers, jumpers, and distance runners pushed their limits and grew stronger every meet. This season was about more than just competition— the team, the camaraderie, and the moments that made us better athletes and people. Whether grinding through tough workouts, celebrating huge breakthroughs, or pushing through setbacks together, this team proved what it means to be Valley Hawks. A huge thank you to our coaches, parents, and supporters who gave their time and expertise to the program.
Swimming and Diving
Fo-Jo Swimming and Diving finished the dual meet season with a 7-3 record. This year’s team placed third in the Aqua League and fifth in Section 2 – Division 2. At Sectionals, Logan Musto placed tenth in the 50 Freestyle and sixth in the 100 Freestyle. He was also a member of the fourth-place 200 Medley Relay team and the fifth-place 400 Freestyle Relay.