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Siena University Athletics

2026-27 XC/Track Roster

Ralston Frattarola

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Albany, NY
  • High school Christian Brothers

Biography



2025-26 (SOPHOMORE):
  • Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
  • Competed in nine track meets, racing the 800m in all nine appearances and contributing to relay squads
  • Recorded four top-five finishes
  • Posted season-best marks of 1:59.22 in the 800m, 8:11.59 in the 4x800 relay and 3:31.35 in the 4x400 relay
  • Placed third in the 800m (2:03.58) at the Crowell Invitational & Multi on Dec. 6
  • Helped the 4x800 relay finish second in a season-best 8:11.59 at the Jaylin Rainford Invitational on March 28
  • Ran a season-best 1:59.22 in the 800m and helped the 4x400 relay place second in 3:34.04 at the Capital District Classic on April 24
  • Contributed to the 4x400 relay that ran a season-best 3:31.35 at the MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10
2024-25 (FRESHMAN):
  • Took first place in the 500-meter of the Utica Winter Open (1:07.82) on Jan. 17
  • Ran a personal best time of 2:01.74 in the 800-meter and placed 26th overall at the MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb. 22-23
  • Clocked in at 51.79 for a personal best time in the 400-meter at the RPI Under the Lights Invite on Apr. 10-11 (placed sixth overall)
BEFORE SIENA:
  • Ran cross country for seven years as well as indoor and outdoor track & field for six years
  • Earned four varsity letters with three Suburban Council All-Star awards earned
PERSONAL:
  • Born on December 29
  • Son of John and Kimberly Schaffer
  • Has one brother, Michael
  • Planning to major in Childhood Education
  • Spent time as a peer tutor and volunteered at a Pre-K and helped raise money for the Red Cross and the Double H Ranch
  • Chose Siena because of the track opportunity, closer to home and the great education program

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

  • 2025-26Sophomore

  • 2026-27Junior