As summer approaches, many athletes say their final goodbyes to the sports they have carried with them throughout high school, while others say hello to a new world of athletics. Through their victories, losses and shared memories with teammates, future NCAA Division I athletes leave behind their WHS legacies that have brought them this far in the game

Lexi Borr
Boston College, tennis
“Never settle for less than what you are capable of. Hard work really does pay off and you will never regret working hard at what you’re passionate about.”

Christian Burgdorf
University of Denver, lacrosse
“Being committed to your team and your goals will bring you success in the long run.”

Elizabeth Cusick
Stanford University, lacrosse
“Do whatever you have to do to achieve your goal; the rest will fall into place.”

Matthew Daniel
University of Delaware, swimming
“You need to be dedicated, you need to make a lot of sacrifices, you need to work hard every day, and you need to have a confident mentality.”

Shane Kronick
Pennsylvania State University, soccer
“You can make your dream become a reality if you put [in] more effort than everyone else you are competing with.”

Meghan Reilly
Lehigh University, track and field
“If a coach wants you to try something new, do it. Work as hard as you can because you learn to live for those moments when you know everything was worth it.”

Kevin Smith
Lafayette College, track and field
“Playing sports at a DI level is a huge time commitment and something that is very hard to achieve, but if you are willing to put in the hard work, it is achievable for anyone.”

Courtney Weisse
Dartmouth College, lacrosse
“You have to persevere…. You have to work hard and know that every setback was there for a reason and never give up.”

Jake Heroux
Loyola University Maryland, soccer
“It takes a lot of hard work…but if you’re committed to whatever you are doing, it will be worth it in the long run.”

Matthew Webb
Lafayette College, lacrosse
“Always work hard, make it your goal, and focus on it.”