May 27, 2009

High School All-American Eric Fontanez signs letter of intent to run Track and Field at Div. I UConn

Hilton High School senior Eric Fontanez signed a Division I letter of intent to run track and field at the University of Connecticut on May 22, 2009 at the Hilton High School gymnasium.  He was congratulated by his HHS track and field teammates, his family, and Hilton HS administrators including Athletic Director Michael Giruzzi and Cadets Track and Field coach Jeff Merkel.   Eric was NY State champion for the second year in the high jump clearing 6'8" at Cornell U clearing Mar. 7, 2009, his best for Indoor Track and equaling his best ever.

Eric continued his success this indoor season by capturing ALL AMERICAN honors. He participated in the National Scholastic Indoor Championships Mar. 14, 2009 in New York City.  The top six in each event earn All American honors. He placed sixth in the high jump.  Eric also received the Section V Sportsmanship award which is voted on by coaches.

Eric is crowned NYSPHAAA State champion in the High Jump, with a Jump of 6'8" at left, at Cicero-North Syracuse on June 13, 2009.

He joins HHS graduates Alison Sawyer and Caroline Shultz as the only track All Americans from Hilton.

For further information, please call Michael P. Giruzzi, CAA Director of Athletics Hilton Central School District, 585-392-1000 ext. 2135.