Signing Day

School: Walsh University
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Faceoff Specialist
Planned Major: Pre-Physical Therapy

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Three-year letterman in lacrosse
• Three-year letterman in wrestling
• Led lacrosse team in most faceoffs with a 61.6% win percentage and 91 ground balls
• Member of Student Government
• Presidential Volunteer Award
• Member of Young Life

Attending a university with a scholarship to continue the a sport I love at a collegiate level has always been a goal I set for myself.  I am excited to get the opportunity to attend a great school and pursue a degree in physical therapy at Walsh University. 

 

School: Frostburg State University
Sport/Position: Baseball—Infield/Outfield
Planned Major: Finance

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Second Team All-Conference (Baseball and Football)
• 2022 WPIAL and PIAA Champion (Football)
• Honor Roll (9-12)
• Member of Future Business Leaders of America
• Varsity Football Captain (11-12)

This means that I get to fulfill my childhood dream and play the game I love. 

 

School: Baylor University
Sport/Position: Baseball—Right Handed Pitcher
Planned Major: Finance

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• First Team All-Section

This means that I am able to continue to play the game I’ve loved since I was little at an ever higher and more competitive level.

School: Edinboro University
Sport/Position: Wrestling
Planned Major: Marketing

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Two-time section champion
• WPIAL runner up
• State qualifier
• Allegheny County champion 
• Honor Roll student 

My scholarship provides the opportunity for me to continue my athletic and academic career at the college level.  I’m grateful for the future I have ahead of me at a Division 1 Wrestling Team at Edinboro University. 

 

School: Messiah University
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Attack
Planned Major: Undecided

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Holds the PR record for most points scored in a game—12 combo goals and assists
• Honor Roll 9-12
• Member of Young Life

This is an accomplishment in achieving my goal to play college lacrosse. I’ll be playing another four years with my twin brother who also committed to MU.

 

School: Messiah University
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Midfield
Planned Major: Biomedical Engineering

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Four-year varsity lacrosse
• High Honor Roll
• Member of Young Life

I have achieved my goal to play college lacrosse. I’m also excited to play lacrosse with my twin brother at Messiah University. We received the offer to play last year at the same time.

 

School: Frostburg State University
Sport/Position: Baseball—Catcher
Planned Major: Biology

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• First Team All-Conference Captain
• High Honor Roll 
• Two-year Football Captain  

  It’s the opportunity to continue my education and to play a sport I love.

 

School: University of Pittsburgh
Sport/Position: Softball—Catcher
Planned Major: Communications

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• 2024 WPIAL Big 56 All-Section First Team 
• 2024 Pennsylvania All-State 1st Team
• 2023 WPIAL Big 56 All-Section Honorable Mention 
• 2023 Pennsylvania All-State 2nd Team 
• Varsity Captain (sophomore, junior, and senior year)
• Highest Honor Roll all 3 years of high school

For as long as I can remember I have worked towards being the best softball player possible so this scholarship/chance to play means all my hard work paid off. In addition it gives me a chance to play against the best competition while also attending my dream school.

 

School: Youngstown State University
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Midfield
Planned Major: Marketing

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Four-year member of the Field Hockey team
• Four-year member of the Diving team

This chance is a huge opportunity to play the sport I love and to play at the next level. It means so much that I get this opportunity to be on such an amazing team and do what I love. 

 

School: Lake Erie College
Sport/Position: Baseball—Outfield
Planned Major: Undecided

I'm happy to have the opportunity to keep playing baseball.

 

School: University of Pittsburgh
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Midfield
Planned Major: Undecided

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• All-Section 1st Team—past three years
• All-WPIAL 1st Team—past two years
• High School All-American
• Team Captain
• Honor Roll
• National Honor Society
• Student Government
• Minithon
   

Getting the opportunity to play at Pitt is so special because It has been my dream from a young age to play lacrosse in college. 

 

School: Duquesne University
Sport/Position: Track and Field—Jumper
Planned Major: Finance

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• State Championship Medalist
• Honor Roll
• Basketball Team Captain
• Track and Field Team Captain
• Member of Future Business Leaders of America

Always dreamed of going D1 and I'm very thankful for the opportunity 

 

School: Allegheny College
Sport/Position: Softball—Outfield
Planned Major: Undecided

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Softball Varsity Starter 10-12
• Two-year Field Hockey letter winner
• National Honor Society
• Scholar Athlete Award 9-12
• Honor Roll Award 9-12
• Highest Honor Roll 9-12
• 2023 National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad
• 2023 State All-Academic Team
• Organized 2023 Field Hockey Charity Event

Playing softball at the collegiate level is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I'm very grateful for.

 

School: Indiana University Bloomington
Sport/Position: Field Hockey—Midfield
Planned Major: Exercise Science

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Pittsburgh Post Gazette Player of the Year 2023 and 2024
• Pittsburgh Post Gazette Athlete of the Week 2024
• All-WPIAL (three times)
• 1st team All State 2023
• 2nd team All State 2022
• Advanced to final round of Nexus Championships (2022 and 2023)
• Named to All-Star list of the National Club Championships in 2023
• High Honor Roll
• Co-president of Mini-Thon
• Member of Best Buddies
• Member of Student Government 

I am super excited to play at the next level to compete at a high level of competition while being on a team where I will build friendships and push myself to be the best I can.

 

School: University of Kentucky
Sport/Position: Swimming
Planned Major: Human Health Sciences

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• WPIAL Champion 100 Breaststroke (2023)
• PIAA State Finalist 100 Breaststroke (2022, 2023, 2024)
• Pine-Richland Pool Record Holder (100 breaststroke, 200 medley relay)
• Pine-Richland School Record Holder (200 medley relay)
• NISCA All-American (2022-23, 2023-24)
• Speedo Winter Junior Championship 200 Breaststroke Finalist (December 2022)
• USA Swimming Futures Championship 200 Breaststroke Finalist (July 2022, July 2023, July 2024)
• 100 Breaststroke Finalist (July 2023, July 2024)
• Speedo Sectionals 200 Breaststroke Champion (March 2022, March 2023, March 2024)
• 100 Breaststroke Champion (March 2023, March 2024)
• President’s Volunteer Service Award, Bronze Level (October 2022)
• Bible Study Coordinator and Leader (started and led bible study for female athletes)
• Pine Richland Aquatics Leadership Course Teen Leader
• Children’s Sunday School Assistant
• The Teen Leadership Project Teen Leader and Volunteer

It has been a long time goal of mine to compete at the highest levels of swimming. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my swimming and academic career at the University of Kentucky. I am so excited to join such an amazing team and institution!

 

School: Seton Hill University
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Midfield
Planned Major: Business

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• JV Offensive Player of the Year (9)
• Two-year Varsity Starter
• High Honor Role (9-12)

This chance to play at an great program like Seton Hill University means the world to me.  I cannot thank Coach Novotny and Coach Ilse enough for this amazing opportunity.

 

School: Lehigh University
Sport/Position: Wrestling
Planned Major: Business

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• PIAA Wrestling Champion 2024
• PIAA Football Champion 2022
• Two-time WPIAL Wrestling Champion
• WPIAL Football Championship
• Three-year Academic Scholar Award
• Wrestling Team Captain

It has always been a dream to grow up and wrestle Division 1. It is truly a blessing and I am so grateful for the opportunities ahead.

 

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sport/Position: Baseball—Outfield/3rd Base
Planned Major: Business Finance

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments: 

• Big 56 First Team—All Conference
• 2023 PBR Kentucky All-Tournament MVP
• Cal Ripken World Series Runner-Up for Team Pennsylvania
• Honor Roll 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
• 3.6 GPA
• Stock Market Club
• Volunteer community service projects with Pine-Richland baseball and football teams
• Community outreach in the Pittsburgh area
• Mission to Mars
• Yearly participation in PR Minithon

Receiving a scholarship to Indiana University of Pennsylvania truly is an honor and a privilege to continue my academic and athletic goals. I'm happy to be a part of IUP's College of Business to begin my study in finance. I'm excited to be able to play the game that I love at the collegiate level with an exceptional baseball program.

 

School: University of Charleston 
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Defense
Planned Major: Business Administration

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• Played for True National Lacrosse and True Pittsburgh Lacrosse
• Starter since freshman year
• WPIAL 3A Champions 2023
• Played for USA Pittsburgh National Team
• Coaches Award 2024 
• Highest honor roll
• Digital media design leader for Peer to Peer Club
• Member of National Honor Society
• Member of Future Business Leaders of America

The offer from the University of Charleston means so much to me because it allows me to spend four more years playing the sport I love so much. Not only that, but being able to see all of my hard work to get me to where I am today and I could not be more appreciative. I have all of my family and friends to thank for all the support they have given me throughout the difficult process of recruiting and making my decision. 

 

School: Walsh University
Sport/Position: Lacrosse—Defense
Planned Major: Finance

Academic, Athletic and Volunteer Accomplishments:

• 2024 Pine-Richland Defensive MVP
• Honor Roll 9-12
• Clean up service projects for Harmony Trail and Angel's Place

It’s a dream come true to play at the next level, especially with a teammate from Pine-Richland. I’m excited for the future and to work as hard as possible for Walsh’s program.