ALBANY, NY – The Albany FireWolves are excited to name the High School Student-Athletes of the Week presented by Dave & Buster’s – Albany from the week of May 13. These two student-athletes have shown their commitment to athletics, to their community, and to working hard in the classroom.
These student-athletes will receive a prize pack courtesy of Dave & Buster’s – Albany and tickets to an Albany FireWolves game during the 2024-25 National Lacrosse League (NLL) season.
To nominate student-athletes please fill out the form at this link: https://albanyfirewolves.com/high-school-student-athlete-of-the-week/
The Albany FireWolves Student-Athletes of the Week from the Week of May 13 are Patrick Donnelly from Columbia High School and Carli O’Hara from Cohoes High School.
Patrick Donnelly – Columbia High School – Senior – Boy’s Lacrosse
Patrick is an honor roll student and currently has an overall average of 90%. He’s a member of Science National Honor Society, German National Honor Society. During high school, he has volunteered with the Faith Formation program at St Mary’s Clinton Heights, worked as a Camp Counselor at EG Town Camp, works at 16 Handles after practice and on weekends and received the EG spotlight on youth award this past March. Columbia Kicks Cancer raised $91,700 which is the record for Capital Region. He (and his 2 co-candidates) earned the title of student visionary of the year 2024. Pat is a varsity short stick defensive midfielder that also helps run youth lacrosse clinics in East Greenbush.
Carli O’Hara – Cohoes – Senior – Girl’s Lacrosse
Carli is an outstanding player, student and community member. She carries a 4.0 avg and will be attending Syracuse University in the fall. She participates in many clubs and is very active in her community. As an athlete, she has been a captain and is active as a motivator and facilitator to the team while also being team MVP leading in goals scored and assists. She has been the key contributor to the lacrosse program’s success. She also plays soccer and basketball. She is a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Class of 2024 at Cohoes High School, helped start Real Kids Wear Pink to raise money for cancer awareness, and was named a USA Lacrosse Academic All American in 2023.
Congratulations to Patrick and Carli! The FireWolves wish them continued success in the classroom and on the field this spring sports season. The FireWolves and Dave & Buster’s -Albany are proud to be a part of the Capital Region community and support youth and high school athletics throughout the area. More winners will be chosen each week during the high school spring sports season.
Past Winners:
Week of March 18
Marcus Robinson – Mechanicville High School
Josie Bullock – Shenendehowa High School
Week of March 25
Matthew Soden – Waterford-Halfmoon High School
Eniola Elefontuyi – Niskayuna High School
Week of April 1
Dillon Licht – Niskayuna High School
Hannah Crowther – Mohonasen High School
Week of April 8
Logan Linn – Shenendehowa High School
Mia Taylor – Colonie Central High School
Week of April 15
Bryce Morin – Bethlehem High School
Isabelle Miller – Greenwich High School
Week of April 22
Tanner Williams – Niskayuna High School
Zoe Gravina – Albany High School
Week of April 29
Samuel Dixson – Greenwich High School
Tia Jack – Scotia-Glenville High School
For more information regarding tickets, visit www.albanyfirewolves.com or call/text the FireWolves ticket hotline 518-612-4196.
About Albany FireWolves
The Albany FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League out of the MVP Arena in downtown Albany, NY. For more information, contact the Albany FireWolves Front Office at (518) 362-4900 or visit AlbanyFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/AlbFireWolves, Twitter @AlbFireWolves, and Instagram @AlbFireWolves.
About the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 15 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, New York Riptide, Panther City Lacrosse Club (TX), Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About MVP Arena
MVP Arena is a full-service entertainment and sports facility featuring a wide variety of family shows, sporting events, trade shows and concerts. Owned by Albany County and managed by ASM Global, MVP Arena opened in 1990 and is home to the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League and the Division I Men’s College Basketball Siena Saints. For more information, please visit https://www.mvparena.com/
About Dave & Buster’s – Albany
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