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Yorktown Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent

Six Yorktown High School student-athletes made their college commitments official on Tuesday by signing letters of intent to play sports at their chosen colleges, bringing the total number of varsity athletes from YHS who will play on Division I and Division II teams in 2018-19 to 18.

Bottom row, from left: Jayla Masci, Richie Giannasca, Macey Drezek. Top row, from left: Nick DiGuglielmo, Christian Torres and Mauricio Arango.

Bottom row, from left: Jayla Masci, Richie Giannasca, Macey Drezek. Top row, from left: Nick DiGuglielmo, Christian Torres and Mauricio Arango.

Photo Credit: Yorktown Central School District

The students will play or participate in volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and golf at Quinnipiac University, Pace University, Adelphi University, College of St. Rose and Dominican University.

“It takes a village,” said Yorktown Athletic Director Robert Barrett when asked to explain the high number of students who will be playing collegiate sports. “The YAC and youth programs build the foundation. Then the Yorktown School District coaches take it from there and hone their skills. 

"We’ve been fortunate to have so many students receive athletic scholarships. It takes a lot of effort from the kids, the coaches, their families and the community. It is a collective effort.”

Mauricio Arango, who will play soccer for Quinnipiac, said “Yorktown set me up for success with the coaches and athletic department. We were very successful as a team this year, which helped me to get noticed.”

Jayla Masci, who will play golf at Adelphi University, said she didn’t expect to play collegiate sports but is excited to have the opportunity. “Yorktown helped me as a school district because they created a girls golf team in my sophomore year, which upped my chances of playing in college.”

The students gathered with their families and coaches in the guidance center for photos and congratulations. The future college athletes are:

  • Macey Drezek College of St. Rose volleyball
  • Nick DiGuglielmo Dominican University soccer
  • Mauricio Arango Quinnipiac University soccer
  • Christian Torres Pace University lacrosse
  • Richie Giannasca Pace University lacrosse
  • Jayla Masci Adelphi University golf

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