Student-athlete of the week: Christopher Malota

Christopher Malota, who just graduated from Warwick Valley High School, is this week’s Bill Garcia Agency Allstate Student-Athlete of the Week.

Chris, a lacrosse standout, was a key contributor for the Warwick Boys Lacrosse Section IX Championship.  He scored over 100 goals in his career and was selected a two-time All-Section lacrosse player by the Section IX coaches.   

Chris graduated with a high academic index and took challenging coursework in preparation for college.  He is a two-year NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete for lacrosse, maintaining an in-season average above 90. 

This fall, Chris will attend SUNY Cortland where he will play lacrosse for the Division III school and major in education and business. 

Chris is the son of Joy and Robert Malota of Warwick.  His two brothers David and Ryan were outstanding Wildcats. Sisters Stephanie and Jessica are outstanding students-athletes within the district.  

Congratulations!