Eleven student-athletes at Briarcliff High School were recognized by administrators, coaches and parents during the sixth annual NCAA Press Conference on April 28 for having committed to play sports at colleges across the country.
High school guidance counselor Dr. Nathan Heltzel and Athletic Director Chris Drosopoulos introduced each National Collegiate Athletic Association-bound athlete and described their athletic awards and achievements in swimming, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball and cross-country. They thanked the students for all of their outstanding contributions to the school community and described them as the “best and brightest” students.
“They exemplify the high moral and ethical standards of character, commitment and determination that both their family at home and faculty at Briarcliff High School demand of them,” Heltzel said. “They have that competitive edge, spirit and gut check will to win, which life will demand of them when they walk out of our doors and into college later this fall and then the world beyond. These young people have earned their stripes, and it is our privilege to honor them.”
Congratulations to the following students who have committed to play sports in the NCAA this fall:
• Caleb Asamoah, men’s soccer, SUNY Oswego
• Joe Canonaco, men’s baseball, SUNY Oneonta
• Ryan Celaj, men’s lacrosse, Clark University
• Jessica Cho, women’s swimming, Colgate University
• Josiah Cobbs, men’s basketball, Manhattanville College
• Sean Crowley, men’s basketball, SUNY Geneseo
• Graham Goldheim, men’s lacrosse, Union College
• Jake Hertz, men’s baseball, University of Rochester
• Rachel Julie, women’s softball, Gettysburg College
• Caroline Pennacchio, women’s cross-country and track and field, Dartmouth College
• Molly Rickles, women’s cross-country and track and field, University of Miami