FFCS hosts college signing day for athletes

FFHS senior Emma Crahan (center) prior to signing her NIL to attend St. Rose for Softball, Track & Field. She's joined by her parents Evan and Sharon and sister Keira.
FFHS senior Emma Crahan (center) prior to signing her NIL to attend St. Rose for Softball, Track & Field. She’s joined by her parents Evan and Sharon and sister Keira.

On Wednesday, May 17, the FFCS Athletics Department hosted its yearly college signing day event to recognize those student-athletes continuing to pursue athletics in college. This year’s class consisted of one student-athlete moving on to a Division II athletic program. Fonda-Fultonville senior Emma Crahan will attend the College of Saint Rose to play Softball, Track & Field. Ms. Crahan is also a member of the Fonda-Fultonville CSD Top Students for the Class of 2023. The Top Students represent the top ten students in this year’s graduating class.

FFHS student-athletes posing for their group photo to recognize their next step into college athletics. Seated - left to right: Emma Crahan, Owen Hicks, Elinor Slezak, Jonathan Cranker and  Maddy Mott. Standing - left to right: Logan Yaggle, Jackson Croucher, Brady Whipple, Jackson Cusack, Talor Ferrucci and Amelia Petersen. Not in pictured: Talia Anderson, Bennett Melita Amber Cole and Jeremiah Jimenez.
FFHS student-athletes posing for their group photo to recognize their next step into college athletics. Seated – left to right: Emma Crahan, Owen Hicks, Elinor Slezak, Jonathan Cranker and Maddy Mott. Standing – left to right: Logan Yaggle, Jackson Croucher, Brady Whipple, Jackson Cusack, Talor Ferrucci and Amelia Petersen. Not in pictured: Talia Anderson, Bennett Melita Amber Cole and Jeremiah Jimenez.

“Our district is proud to recognize and celebrate our student-athletes for their athletic achievements,” said FFCS Athletic Director Eric Wilson. “Our student-athletes continue to exhibit our district traits of respect, responsibility, citizenship, perseverance, and trustworthiness. Congratulations to Ms. Crahan on signing with the College of Saint Rose and for giving your best while representing Fonda-Fultonville.”

Please view this year’s complete listing of student-athletes for the 2022-23 school year for pursuing their athletic endeavors at the next stage.

Talia Anderson – FMCC – Soccer
Amber Cole – FMCC – Volleyball 
Emma Crahan – St. Rose – Softball, Track & Field
Jonathan Cranker – SUNY Brockport – Football
Jackson Croucher – Alfred University – Football
Jackson Cusack – St. John Fisher – Football
Talor Ferrucci – SUNY Canton – Softball
Owen Hicks – Arizona St. – Wrestling
Jeremiah Jimenez – Alfred University – Basketball
Bennett Melita – Utica College – XC/Track & Field
Maddy Mott – Russell Sage – Volleyball
Amelia Petersen – Utica College – Track & Field 
Elinor Slezak- SUNY Poly – Soccer
Brady Whipple – Cobleskill – Basketball
Logan Yaggle – SUNY Poly – Baseball