Athletic Letter of Intent May Signing Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 19, Loyola Academy Vice President of Athletics and Fitness Genevieve Atwood honored fifteen Rambler student-athletes at the May National Letter of Intent Signing Day Ceremony. Congratulations to the following student-athletes and their parents!
Girls’ Bowling
Phoebe Rosa, Lewis University
Coach Bruce Tres says, “Phoebe Rosa through her work ethic and attitude will have an immediate impact on her college team this fall! I am truly looking forward to following her career!”
 
Boys’ Basketball
Scott Dean, Denison University
Coach Livatino says, “Scotty is poised to have a great career on and off the court at Denison and we are excited to follow his journey.”
 
Jake Moser, University of Oklahoma
Coach Livatino says, “We are very proud of Jake and we know that he will be successful at Oklahoma. Big things ahead.”
 
Competitive Cheerleading
Emma Santangelo, Loyola University New Orleans
Coach Denic says, “Emma is focused and ambitious which made her a strong captain of the Varsity Squad. With her hard work and elite tumbling skills, it's no surprise that in her four years on Varsity Loyola cheer, she's been a part of advancing to State Competition, twice!  I look forward to following her cheer career.”
 
Football
Marty Auer, University of Notre Dame
Coach Holecek says, “Marty will go down as one of the smartest, most instinctive defensive playmakers in Loyola Academy history. His dedication to film study made him a coach on the field and with his athleticsm it combined into big plays in almost every game. Marty was voted the Scholar-Athlete by his teammates because of his unbelievable academic achievements and athletic skills. Marty will walk on at Notre Dame but we all believe he will play at the highest level of collegiate football because of his mental fortitude, athleticism, and natural instinctive abilities.
 
Artist Benjamin, Illinois Wesleyan University
Coach Holecek says, “Artist has the rare combination of length and athleticism for a cornerback so he was assigned opposite our opponent's best receiver. He excelled at this task and he matured into an instinctive shut down corner. As his confidence grew, he played his best in the clutch moments of games earning him All-CCL recognition. Artist will be an immediate impact player at Illinois Wesleyan whose best days are ahead of him.”
 
Boys’ Lacrosse
John Cervieri, Ohio Wesleyan University
Coach Snyder says, “Three year varsity player. Big, physical defender. Always looking to get better. Has done a great job stepping up for our defense after we missed an entire year of lacrosse. Will only get better as he concentrates on lacrosse.”
 
Patrick Reilly, Union College
Coach Snyder says, “Patrick is a great athlete. He is a tough, physical player. Patrick has a never quit attitude on the field. He plays a huge role on both offense and defense. There is no doubt that he is a division 1 lacrosse player. Union is getting a good one.”
 
Reid Walsh, York College
Coach Snyder says,Reid is a Four year varsity player. He has been steady and consistent and has been a great teammate. Reid is big, strong and physical and will do very well at York.”
 
Boys’ Soccer
Oscar Blazer, Duquesne University
Coach Baer Fisher says, “Oscar has been an incredible part of our boys’ soccer program over the past four years. As a four-year varsity letter winner, Oscar's passion for the game has never wavered. Numerous challenges have tested his resolve over the past few years, but he has overcome each challenge, including a serious leg break last September, to earn the opportunity to play Division 1 collegiate soccer. Voted "Varsity Comeback Player of the Year" this season, we could not be more proud of Oscar and we wish him the best at Duquesne!”
 
Dylan Gripman, Illinois Wesleyan University
Coach Baer Fisher says,Dylan has been a member of our program for three years since he transferred to Loyola for his sophomore year, and he has grown both on and off the field each year. He was named "Varsity's Most Improved Player" following his impressive play throughout the spring season. We look forward to watching Dylan as he transitions into his well-deserved collegiate opportunity at Illinois Wesleyan.”
 
Track and Field
Cameron Matejka, Lynn University
Coach Seeberg says, “An accomplished middle-distance runner, Cameron combined speed, endurance, and a furious finishing kick to produce All-CCL performances in his specialty, the 1600 meters. His commitment to training has been impressive, and his mature approach to his craft has resulted in a string of top-notch performances on the track.”
 
Crew
Kristen Dutkin, Clemson University
Coach Mike Kelley says, “Kristen has been a great leader for our team, and has been invaluable as a coxswain for our varsity. She exemplifies the leadership qualities you would look for in a student athlete, and Clemson is lucky to have her for the next four years.”
 
Alex Cherf, Harvard University
Coach Mike Kelley says, “Alex has been a great coxswain for the LA Crew team, and a great teammate to her fellow rowers. Her dedication to this team made her a great role model for our younger rowers. I am sure she will continue to excel in this sport as she takes her talents to Harvard.”
 
Helena Duenkel, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Coach Mike Kelley says, “Helena transferred in as a junior and immediately made a positive impact on our team. We have been lucky to have her these two years, and I am certain she will be a successful rower at University of St Andrews.”
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