Our Falcons had an awesome spring season, and we are pleased to celebrate our student-athletes who received postseason recognition for their achievements!
Times Union all-star teams
Boys' track and field
First Team:
- Samir Gardner, long jump
- 4x100-meter relay team - Samir Gardner, Daaron Harrell, Nasief Smith, Rohan Edwards-Grant
Second Team
- Rohan Edwards-Grant, 100 meters
- 4x400-meter relay team - Samir Gardner, Daaron Harrell, Adam Elia, Rohan Edwards-Grant
Girls' flag football:
Offensive Athlete of the Year
- Azera Gates
First Team
- Azera Gates, wide receiver/cornerback
Second Team
- Narai Danzy, quarterback
- Elana Temple, linebacker
Suburban Council all-stars
Boys' track and field:
- Rohan Edwards-Grant, 100 meters
- Samir Gardner, long jump
- 4x100-meter relay team - Samir Gardner, Daaron Harrell, Nasief Smith, Rohan Edwards-Grant
- 4x400-meter relay team - Samir Gardner, Daaron Harrell, Adam Elia, Rohan Edwards-Grant
Girls' track and field:
- Trinity Grant, 100-meter hurdles
Section 2 all-star teams
Girls' flag football:
Player of the Year
- Azera Gates
First Team
- Jasanii Francis Torres, center
- Briana Perez, rusher/blitzer
- Elana Temple, linebacker
Second Team
- Narai Danzy, quarterback
- Zeta Schofield, punter
Honorable Mention
- Janae Byrams, wide receiver
- Nalina Charles, cornerback
Azera Gates and Samir Gardner also were awarded the Suburban Scholastic Council Excellence in Leadership Award for demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities in athletics. They each were presented a special plaque by City School District of Albany Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Kimberly Pilla at a celebratory dinner during the spring.
We are so proud of each and every student-athlete who played for Albany High this spring. Fantastic job to our honorees for their tenacity and dedication!