Massapequa Athletes Commit To Play In College

MASSAPEQUA, NY — Although their time as Chiefs will soon be coming to an end, 25 student-athletes from Massapequa High School will represent other teams in their future collegiate careers. The school hosted a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony for the college-bound athletes on April 13.

Shannon McEntee, director of physical education, health, athletics and recreation, introduced each senior at the event, which was attended by parents, siblings, administrators and coaches.
Interim Superintendent of Schools Brian Conboy thanked all of the athletes for representing Massapequa so well in their respective sports and also commended the parents for their dedication, noting that sports is a family commitment. High school Principal Barbara Lowell added that they are about to embark on one of the most exciting times of their lives, and said this is a talented group of student-athletes who are prepared to succeed both on the field and in the classroom.

Congratulations to the following athletes on their college commitments:

Baseball: Matthew Castrogiovanni (SUNY Purchase), Damian DiGiuseppe (St. Joseph’s College) and Zander Tesoriere (Albright College).
Cheerleading: Olivia Guido, Caroline Arent and Kelly Arent (all Hofstra University).
Field Hockey: Carina Ramirez (University of New Haven).
Football: Jake Ciolino (Marist College), Jakob Menichini (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) and Kyle Tobin (Western Connecticut State University).
Ice Hockey: Alyssa Papasodero (Neumann University).
Boys Lacrosse: Jack DeTommaso (Undecided), Ryan Coll (Farmingdale State College), Brandon Ortiz and Quinn Tucker (both SUNY New Paltz) and Michael Valentine (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy).
Boys Soccer: Colin Mushorn (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy).
Girls Soccer: Thalia Morisi (Old Dominion University).
Softball: Amanda Panaro (Rutgers University, Newark).
Swimming: Christopher Fitzpatrick (Hartwick College).
Girls Volleyball: Emma Reilly (SUNY Cortland).
Wrestling: Carlos Arango, Nicholas Blitz and Anthony DiGennaro (all Springfield College) and Anthony Conetta (Undecided).