Kate Ackerman of Maple Hill Named to CDSWOY 2024 Class
ALBANY, NY – Kate Ackerman, a senior at Maple Hill High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2024 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization.
Kate, who competes in bowling, cross country and softball, will be recognized at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala on Monday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. Tickets are available online at proctors.org or at the Proctors Box Office.
The Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization (CDSWOY) honors the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital District of New York State. The student-athletes will be recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. More information is provided at the website: cdswoy.com.
Kate, an honor roll student who has received scholar-athlete recognition, was in the top 10 of her senior class and has been on the principal’s list in Grades 9-12.
Athletically, Kate has made the Patroon Conference Bowling All-Star Team since 7th grade. For the past two seasons, she was named the league’s Most Valuable Player and was Maple Hill’s Most Valuable Bowler. This past season, Kate recorded a 211 average, a 300 high game and a high of 760 for a high series. She earned a spot on the Section 2 Composite Team that went to the state tournament in March, and thus became the first bowler in Maple Hill history to make it to the state tournament. At that tournament, she finished first for girls’ composite teams for a high series with a total of 1,487, which earned the First Place Medal. She also averaged 248 pins over six games in the tourney, 37 pins above her average going into the day. Her 1,487 total earned a place in the state record book and a third place slot for a three game high series. Kate the Section 2 Sportsmanship Award at the tourney and helped lead the team to a third-place finish. At the United States High School Bowling National Championship, held in June in Lancaster, PA, Kate placed 37th with an average score of 196 over seven games. In June, Kate was selected for the 2023-24 All-USA TODAY HSSA Girls Bowling Team and is a nominee for National Girls Bowler of the Year. USA Today will reveal the winner in August.
Kate’s community service includes service in the recycling club and donating to Maple Hill’s blood drives. She donated books to several libraries, and donated dresses and formal heels to Cinderella’s Closet. Kate works for the Schodack Town Camp, working with children in the community, and donates her time at the East Greenbush Bowling Center. Maple Hill High School administrators and teachers selected Kate to serve as a mentor to middle school students who shadow her in the high school to see what it is like to be a successful high school student.
Kate becomes the fourth student-athlete from Maple Hill High School to be selected by CDSWOY. Previous recipients include Rachael Frazier (2023), Rebecca Hall (2022) and Jenna Hoffman (2021).
A total of 10 high school and three college female student-athletes will be honored at the August 12 event. The next recipient will be announced on July 17.
