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Twenty-three Massapequa High School seniors have committed to continuing their athletic careers at Division I and II college teams next school year.
The athletes, who represent a variety of varsity teams, were honored last month during a special signing ceremony held at the high school. They’re set to compete at universities and colleges — both local and from the around the country.
The event, hosted by the district, celebrated the students’ achievements both on and off the field. Physical education and athletics Chairperson Brian Rath commended the athletes and their families, while Interim Athletics Director Martin Voigt encouraged them to bring pride and sportsmanship to their college teams.
Here’s a look at the Massapequa student-athletes and their college commitments:
Baseball
Christian George, Salve Regina University
Thomas Harding, St. John’s University
Jason Romance, College of Staten Island
Jackson Tucholski, SUNY Maritime
Vincenzo Della Porta, University of Bridgeport
Softball
Samantha Portz, Amherst College
Naomi Tesoriere, Wesleyan University
Madison Tucholski, Roger Williams University
Boys Lacrosse
Joseph Diesso, Adelphi University
Michael Jannotte, Stevens Institute of Technology
Matthew Pettis, University at Albany
Girls Lacrosse
Reilly Cereghino, Sacred Heart University
Olivia DeTommaso, Mount St. Mary’s University
Kiersten Farrell, Merrimack College
Paige Garguilo, Jacksonville University
Micaela Gillis, Jacksonville University
Isabella Grosso, Loyola University Maryland
Cassidy Morrow, Siena College
Jamie Petrullo, Pace University
Molly Solnick, Mercy University
Girls Soccer
Mackenzie Ferrara, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Dominica Rasi, West Chester University
Girls Volleyball
Shea Ringel, Union College
A second ceremony is planned for the spring to honor more Massapequa athletes who will continue their sports careers in college.
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