The 2013 Winter Media Day at Southern Lehigh High School featured nine Spartan athletes who are preparing to play a sport at the collegiate level next fall.
Three field hockey players will be taking their talents, instilled in them by Coach Searfoss, to the next level of competitive sports. Maria McDonald will be taking her talents to Georgetown University, and Kristen Moisey plans to play at Saint Joseph’s University. Four-year starting varsity goalkeeper Katelyn Arnold will be playing at Lafayette College. Arnold finished her high school career with 68 shutouts, the second best record in the nation.
“Lafayette has a great academic program,” Arnold said. “The team atmosphere was great, and I felt I could fit in.”
Katelyn Ambrose is also one of the star Spartan field hockey players; however, she will be moving on to play lacrosse at Saint Joseph’s University. Ambrose has been the lead scorer for the girls’ lacrosse team, and plays center, one of the most important positions on the field. She is looking forward to her final lacrosse season with the Spartans.
The final female athlete who will be moving on to play college sports is Kaysie Bauder. Kaysie will be attending Bethel University to play volleyball. Bauder is looking forward to representing the same school where her mother played.
Four male athletes, including two soccer players, will also be moving on to the collegiate level. Ben Hangey plans to play at Eastern University, while Josh Gildea will be taking his soccer skills, both on the field and in the goal, to Lycoming College.
“I hope to one day reach the playoffs in the MAC,” Gildea said.
Dalton Binder, one of Southern Lehigh’s star baseball players, has signed to play at Susquehanna University. He was also looking at DeSales University and Swarthmore College, but is happy with his final decision of Susquehanna. Binder still has one season left to play with his Spartan teammates.
“I chose to play sports in college because it will keep me focused on school and out of trouble,” Binder said.
Last but not least, Andrew Terlingo will be playing football at Penn State. Terlingo decided to pursue sports at the collegiate level because he has “always loved sports and figured four or five extra years would be awesome.” His goal is to one day be a starter for the Penn State football team.
The Spotlight staff wishes all players the best in pursuing their dreams as college athletes!
