Zachary Petucci has officially signed his letter of intent to play for the Division III Utica University Pioneers Basketball program as point guard. He will major in exercise science.
In attendance were his brother Jacob Petucci, mother Dina Petucci, father Scott Petucci, Herkimer Middle-High School varsity basketball coach Mark Blask, basketball assistant coach Jordan Palmer, Herkimer football coaches Dan Appley and Zach Steele, Principal Zachary Abbe and school counselor Carolyn Saugh.
Saugh shared the following thoughts about Zachary Petucci’s achievements:
“Zack has been an integral part of our athletic program over the past few years. Since ninth grade, he has competed at the varsity level in both basketball and football, showcasing his talent, dedication and leadership.
In addition to his success in school athletics, Zack played AAU basketball with Mohawk Valley Elite, gaining valuable experience and further honing his skills at a high level of competition. His dedication to the game recently paid off in a major way, as he reached the incredible milestone of scoring his 1,000th career point—a testament to his hard work and commitment.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Zack is a true role model for our younger student-athletes. He exemplifies the values of hard work, commitment and perseverance, showing that success comes through dedication and effort. His teachers, school staff and peers all think highly of him, recognizing not only his athletic ability but also his character and leadership within the school community.
Zack’s legacy will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our athletic program for years to come.”
