15 West Islip High School Athletes Commit To Play College Sports

WEST ISLIP, NY — Fifteen West Islip High School student-athletes from the Class of 2027 have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level, the West Islip Union Free School District announced.

The students will compete in a variety of sports, including lacrosse, baseball, softball, swimming, tennis and field hockey.

Seven students committed to play college lacrosse: Andrew Aliani and Brendan McMahon at Mercy University; Grady Jones and Samantha McCormack at Pace University; Angelo Lanteri at the United States Air Force Academy; Jenna Obloj at the University of Florida; and William Schwarz at the University of Maryland.

Four students committed to play college baseball: Brian Brower at Rutgers University; Ryan Gaffney at St. John's University; Vance Kane at Felician University; and Tyler Thomesen at SUNY Purchase.

Juliet Aguanno committed to play softball at the University of Massachusetts Boston, while Giada Zegarelli will play field hockey at Merrimack College.

Colin Stueber committed to swim at Iona University, and Ben Triglia will play tennis at Rhode Island College.

The 15 student-athletes were recognized alongside West Islip High School Principal Andrew O'Farrell and Athletic Director Timothy Horan as they prepare to represent their school at the next level.