Fourteen Academy Seniors Commit to Compete at the Collegiate Level

Wednesday afternoon marked a milestone moment at Albany Academy as the community gathered to honor 14 members of the Class of 2026 who have officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Families, coaches, teammates, and teachers filled the room, many of whom have supported these student-athletes from their very first practice, creating a truly celebratory atmosphere. Representing programs across Division I, II, and III, these seniors are seeing years of dedication and discipline culminate in an achievement they’ve long worked toward. Their commitments span a wide range of sports and institutions, underscoring the strength and depth of Academy athletics.

Over the last decade, we have averaged 17% of seniors going on to NCAA opportunities each year, twice the national average. In recent memory, the Class of 2026 is trending toward one of the highest percentages of students in a class moving on to compete at the NCAA level, and with additional commitments anticipated this spring, the success of the Class of 2026 continues to grow.

Below is the full list of collegiate signees and their next destinations:

Amos Stack – UConn, Track & Field
Andrew Cillis – Dickinson College, Lacrosse
Ava Rose Herba – Shenandoah University, Lacrosse
Chad Safranko – Clark University, Lacrosse
Connor Battle – UMass Lowell, Lacrosse
Cyrus Matia – Middlebury, Basketball
Holden Skidmore – U.S. Military Academy, Swimming
Hunter Zipperer – U.S. Military Academy, Swimming
Jamar Macon – Daemen University, Basketball
Maggie Zeyak – Clarkson University, Basketball
Nate Filingeri – Western New England University, Lacrosse
Sydney Morison – Babson College, Lacrosse
Teagan Moran – Amherst College, Softball

What an energizing and memorable afternoon for our community. We are incredibly proud of the commitment and resilience these students bring both to their sports and to life at Academy.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and Go Academy!

Tune-into coverage of the signing event from WRGB