Dunkin' Donuts Action News Athlete 

Each Thursday Action News profiles a Central New York athlete who has achieved success on and off the field.

To nominate an athlete please use one of these three options:

  • Fill out the online form HERE.

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Action News Athlete
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Action News Athlete: Brittney Lindley   Video Glyph

We’re 98% sure this week's Action News Athlete has a lot more going for her, as in a 98% average in the classroom.

Action News Athlete: Brittany Brigandi   Video Glyph

The senior middie for Christian Brothers Academy lacrosse leads by example.

Action News Athlete: Bradley Gass (video)   Video Glyph

Talk about the definition of a 'student-athlete'! Bradley Gass certainly made our job easy this week.

Action News Athlete: John Smith   Video Glyph

C-NS is littered with highly touted Division I prospects, and the next big name may just be junior John Smith.

Action News Athlete: Henry Luke Cometti   Video Glyph

You would think that kicking the game winning field goal to win the Class AA Section Football Championship would be the highlight of an athlete's career, but Henry Luke Cometti has many other highlights, talents, and sports to consider.

Action News Athlete: Nick Pascale   Video Glyph

The Jamesville-Dewitt basketball team did what most teams can only hope to do, and Nick Pascale was a big reason why.

Action News Athlete: Chelsey Chavez-Egan   Video Glyph

Chelsey Chavez-Egan has overcome adversity to be a standout at Solvay High School.

Action News Athlete: Brandon Triche   Video Glyph

Why did it take us this long to name Brandon Triche our Action News Athlete? Maybe because we knew he’d save his best for last.

Action News Athlete: Courtney Allen   Video Glyph

Courtney Allen was simply doing what she did all season long for Sackets Harbor basketball.

Action News Athlete: Ben Cronin   Video Glyph

Ben Cronin leads Henninger to the State Playoffs with a heavy heart.

Action News Athlete: Dan O'Connor   Video Glyph

Dan O'Connor is already considered among the best in the state, now he's swimming for a state title.

Action News Athlete: John Schlegel   Video Glyph

He is the backbone to the West Genesee hockey team that has made its way to the sectional finals against Ithaca.

Action News Athlete: Mick Letcher   Video Glyph

East Syracuse-Minoa wrestler Mick Letcher has not lost a match in the 2007-2008 season.

Action News Athlete: Andy Kahl   Video Glyph

This week’s Dunkin’ Donuts Action News Athlete is known for his elevation, but his sport is not on the hardwood. 

Action News Athlete: Irene Hudson   Video Glyph

Irene Hudson is known for her shiny pearly whites, her smile famous in the halls of Corcoran High School.

Action News Athlete: Tim Ross   Video Glyph

 It’s that confident, but certainly not over-confident demeanor that has allowed Tim Ross to emerge as a leader for Liverpool hockey.

Action News Athlete: Winky Shepard   Video Glyph

This past weekend Central Square’s Winky Shepard put the biggest mark on a career that’s spanned six years.

Action News Athlete: Karen Bianchi   Video Glyph

Karen Bianchi has overcome adversity to lead West Genesee.

Action News Athlete: Kelly Fisk   Video Glyph

This weeks Action News Athlete comes from Central Square.

Action News Athlete: Anthony Roden   Video Glyph

Anthony Roden is leading the way and is an extremely athletic player who also plays basketball.

Action News Athlete: Nick Zappia   Video Glyph

F-M's senior captain hopes to lead the Hornets' hockey team into uncharted territory.

Action News Athlete: Dayna Piriano   Video Glyph

Dayna Piraino is the latest in a proud family athletic history.

Action News Athlete: Mike Last   Video Glyph

Faith Heritage basketball is full of tradition, and it continues with Mike Last. 

Action News Athlete: Brad Romancik   Video Glyph

Lafayette looks to defend its sectional title and Brad Romancik intends to lead the way.

Action News Athlete: Connor Sweeney   

Quarterback Connor Sweeney has lead Bishop Ludden (12-1) to its first ever State Championship.

Action News Athlete: Jill Cleland   

Jill Cleland has led the West Genesee girls volleyball team the furthest it's ever been, but there is still work left to do.

Action News Athlete: Chris Nourse   

Cazenovia won its second consecutive Sectional Championship behind the leadership of Chris Nourse.

Action News Athlete: Dale Ross   

Dale Ross is the new single game rushing king in New York State.

Action News Athlete: Pat Condon   

The Cougars soccer program needed someone, anyone, to step up and bring the program back to respectability and Pat Condon was the perfect candidate.

Action News Athlete: Lauren Hartman   

Baldwinsville Volleyball is on a roll and Lauren Hartman is a big reason why.

Action News Athlete: Matt Cushing   

East Syracuse-Minoa Tailback Matt Cushing is the foundation of one of the best teams in Section III.

Action News Athlete: Nick Lepak   

Auburn High School offensive lineman Nick Lepak made a verbal commitment to play for Syracuse next season, meaning one of the most suspect units for the Orange will gain instant help.

Action News Athlete: Jessica Bogowicz   

Jessica Bogowicz is a senior on the Liverpool Field Hockey team. As one of the leaders of the team, she hopes to restore the "nasty" in "dynasty" for Liverpool Field Hockey.

Action News Athlete: Jocelyn Richards   

Fayetteville-Manlius Cross Country not just #1 in the state, it's ranked #1 in the nation! Jocelyn Richards is a senior captain on the team.

Action News Athlete: Steve Ianzito   

The quarterback is always known as the leader of the offense, and for the league champs from Cicero-North Syracuse Steve Ianzito lives up to that billing.

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