Sara Fitzgerald, Marco LaTorre Joins NYSPHSAA as Summer Interns

By: NYSPHSAA Staff

    This month, current college students and former Section 2 athletes, Sara Fitgerald and Marco LaTorre have joined the association as summer interns focused on sports management and game operations.

    Fitzgerald is a graduate of Mechanicville Senior High School (Section 2), where she was a member of the girls varsity basketball team. In addition to basketball, Sara also competed in outdoor track earning numerous berths in the Section 2 Championship meets. Following high school, she continued her academic and athletic career at The College of Saint Rose competing on the track and field team. Following the college’s closure in Spring 2024, Sara transferred to Siena College as a junior, where she is currently pursuing a degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing.  At Siena, she remains an active student-athlete as a member of both the cross country and track and field teams. Sara was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester and is on track to graduate in Spring 2026.

    “As a former high school athlete, it’s incredibly rewarding to intern with NYSPHSAA,” said Fitzgerald. “It feels full circle to now contribute behind the scenes to the same organization that shaped so many of my athletic experiences.”

    LaTorre graduated from Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School (Section 2), where he played boys soccer. He was a captain his senior season and also was part of a team that won the Sectional Championship and continue onto the NYSPHSAA State Tournament in Middletown. After high school, he attended Hudson Valley Community College to continue his academic and athletic career. His sophomore year, Marco earned team most valuable player. Marco recently graduated from The State University of New York at Cortland with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management making Dean’s list in Fall 2023. He worked as an Events Operations Intern, assisting with intercollegiate athletic events and collaborating with Cortland Athletics staff to ensure a safe, welcoming experience for patrons.

    

    “I’m excited for the next step of my sports journey,” said LaTorre. “I’m eager to learn and contribute to NYSPHSAA. I know during my time here, the experiences I learn will help elevate my skills. I look forward to the future.”