Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2023: Meet the Inductees

The Stillwater Central School District is honored to present this year’s induction class for the 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame. Below are five profiles detailing the exceptional accomplishments of each inductee since their graduation from Stillwater High School.

“These teams, coaches, athletes, and supporters have helped bring honor, recognition, distinction, and excellence to Stillwater Central School District. Including this year’s class, a total of 30 individuals and five teams have been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame,” said athletic director Mike Kinney.

The Stillwater Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2007; its purpose is to recognize and honor the achievements of inductees and develop pride in the rich athletic traditions at Stillwater. This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Feb. 9 at 6:00PM in the Mike Lilac Gymnasium before the boys varsity basketball game against Greenwich.

Two basketball players playing on the court.David Alston (Class of 2006)

  • Chieftain’s Cup Winner (2006)
  • Member of the Basketball State Finalists Team (2005 – 2006)
  • Member of the Basketball Regional Championship Team (2005 – 2006)
  • Member of the Basketball Sectional Championship Team (2005 – 2006)
  • Member of the Basketball League Championship Team (2004 – 2005 & 2005 – 2006)
  • Basketball 1,000 Point Scorer (1,162 Total Points)
  • Basketball Second Team All-NYS All-Star (2005 – 2006)
  • Wasaren League Basketball MVP (2005 – 2006)
  • First Team Wasaren League Basketball All-Star (2004 – 2005 & 2005 – 2006)
  • Saratogian Basketball Dream Team Co-Player of the Year (2005 – 2006)
  • Golf State Championships Qualifier (2004 & 2005)
  • Golf Sectional Champion (2005)
  • Member of the Golf League Championship Team (2002, 2004, and 2005)
  • Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for Scholarship, Athletics, & Citizenship (2005)
  • Played Basketball at Hamilton College
  • Stillwater Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach (2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014)
  • Works for NBC Sports since 2015 providing a technology platform to the youth sports landscape servicing 20 million youth athletes and 45,000 sport organizations

Cody Daigle (Class of 2006)

  • Man wearing a collared shirt and tie smiling.Chieftain’s Cup Winner (2006)
  • Member of the Basketball State Finalists Team (2005 – 2006)
  • Member of the Basketball Regional Championship Team (2005 – 2006)
  • Member of the Basketball Sectional Championship Team (2005 – 2006)
  • Member of the Basketball League Championship Team (2004 – 2005 & 2005 – 2006)
  • 1,000 Point Scorer (1,526 Total Points)
  • First Team All-NYS All-Star (2005 – 2006)
  • Third Team All-NYS All-Star (2004 – 2005)
  • Sixth Team All-NYS All-Star (2003 – 2004)
  • Wasaren League MVP (2005 – 2006)
  • First Team Wasaren League Basketball All-Star (2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006)
  • Stillwater Basketball Team MVP (2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006)
  • Saratogian Basketball Dream Team Co-Player of the Year (2005 – 2006)
  • Golf State Championships Qualifier (2005)
  • Golf Class C Sectional Qualifier (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005)
  • Member of the Golf League Championship Team (2002, 2004, and 2005)
  • First Team Wasaren League Golf All-Star (2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004)
  • Stillwater Golf Team MVP (2003, 2004, and 2005)
  • Played Basketball and Golf at The College of St. Rose (2007-2010)
  • Works for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (2019 – Present)

Jake Kardash (Class of 2010)

  • Man wearing a blue collared shirt and tie smiling.Chieftain’s Cup Winner (2010)
  • Outdoor Track State Finalist, 8th Place – Shot Put & Discus (2010)
  • Outdoor Track, Two Event State Qualifier in Shot Put & Discus (2010)
  • Outdoor Track Section 2 Champion – Discus (2010)
  • Outdoor Track Section 2 Champion – Shot Put (2009 & 2010)
  • Outdoor Track, Two Event League Champion in Shot Put & Discus (2010)
  • Outdoor Track League Champion – Shot Put (2009)
  • Outdoor Track MVP Award (2010)
  • Indoor Track Section 2 Champion – Weight Throw (2009 & 2010)
  • Indoor Track Section 2 Champion – Shot Put (2009)
  • Member of the Indoor Track Sectional Championship Team (2010)
  • Member of the Indoor Track League Championship Team (2010)
  • Indoor Track, Two Event League Champion in Shot Put & Weight Throw (2009 & 2010)
  • Member of the Golf Sectional Championship Team (2008)
  • Member of the Golf League Championship Team (2007 & 2008)
  • At Time of Induction, Holds Three School Records:
    • Shotput 51’7’’
    • Discus 152’1’’
    • Indoor Shot Put 48’7.25’’

Brielle Korenowski (Class of 2011)

  • Photo of a girl smiling.Chieftain’s Cup Winner (2011)
  • Varsity Skiing (2008-2011)
  • Section 2 States Ski Team (2009, 2010, and 2011)
  • Alternate Section 2 States Ski Team (2008)
  • Giant Slalom Sectional Champion (2010)
  • 2nd Place Slalom (2010)
  • Ski Team MVP (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • Ski Team Captain (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • Varsity Girls’ Soccer (2008-2011)
  • Member of the Girls’ Soccer Sectional Championship Team (2008)
  • Varsity Girls’ Soccer Captain (2011)
  • Stillwater High School Ski Team Coach (2023-2024)
  • Coach Willard Mountain Ski Team (2015-2023)
  • Coach Killington Mountain Ski Club (2017-2018)
  • Alpine Official & Alpine Referee (2018)

Patrick Lilac (Class of 1987)

  • Photo of man smiling.Chieftain’s Cup Winner (1987)
  • Football Team MVP (1985 & 1986)
  • Member of the Football League Championship Team (1985)
  • Troy Record First Team, All-Area Small School Linebacker (1985)
  • Northern Adirondack League 1st Team Running Back / Linebacker (1986)
  • Saratogian Dream Team 2nd Team All-Area Linebacker (1986)
  • Member of the Basketball Regional Championship Team (1987)
  • Member of the Basketball Sectional Championship Team (1986 & 1987)
  • Saratogian Dream Team, First Team Guard (1987)
  • Basketball Team Most Improved Player (1987)
  • Member of the Wasaren League Championship Baseball Team (1986)
  • Member of Cortland State Football Team (1987 – 1990)
  • Glens Falls High School Varsity Football Coach (2000 – Present)
  • As Head Coach, Has Won 11 League Titles and 4 Section 2 Titles
  • As Head Coach, Has Won 2 Class B State Championships (2016 & 2018)