PHOTOS: Nine NCHS Student-Athletes Sign Early Letters of Intent To Play Sports in College

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Braeden Dial, who will play lacrosse at Davidson College, with parents Heather and Bill at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “When I was looking into schools, I was really trying to get something that would fit me academically and athletically. And I also wanted to go somewhere that wouldn’t be [overly] challenging for me. I was looking at schools and when I visited Davidson, I realized it would be a perfect fit. I fell in love with the campus and the coaching staff is amazing. I’m looking forward to have an opportunity where I can make my own path and keep up with lacrosse at the same time.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Julia Ozimek, who will play lacrosse at the University of Connecticut, with her parents Rachel and Joe at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “It was the perfect fit for me because I love the school pride at UConn, and I love the campus and how it’s close to home. Because I’m definitely a homebody. And I also just loved the group of girls there. So I thought it was a perfect fit for me.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Karlie Bucci, who will play lacrosse at Vanderbilt University, with parents Kathy and Joseph, and brother Joseph Jr., at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “I love the community there. It’s such a welcoming campus. It’s been voted one of the happiest campuses in the country. So I picked there. And then the coaches were awesome, the girls were so nice. I pretty much picked for the environment there.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Gianna Bruno, who will play lacrosse at the U.S. Military Academy, with parents Paula and Mark at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “West Point is a place that has a lot of opportunities. It’s a place where leaders are developed. And I’ve always wanted to help people. I’ve wanted to be a part of an institution that’s bigger than myself. So, I think I’m headed in the right direction. I know I’m headed in the right direction.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Cece Challe, who will join the rowing team at the University of Virginia, with her parents Peggy and Todd at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “They have a really good team. They’re a D-1 program. I like the environment and they’re all very close. Their coach is really well known and he’s a great guy. They’re working toward a national championship, which is something I really want to be a part of.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Lizzie Colwell, who will swim at Vanderbilt University, with her parents Beth and Pat at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “Definitely the balance of athletics and academics is something I looked or, and challenging myself for the next four years, as well as it being the happiest campus on earth. When I got there, I really felt a good vibe and that’s definitely one of the reasons.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Nick Crovatto, who will play lacrosse at Bucknell, with (L-R): mom Ellen, brother Christian, grandfather Bart Sullivan, dad Chris, grandmother Angela Sullivan and NCHS varsity lacrosse coach Chip Buzzeo at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “I visited a bunch of schools in my process and immediately when I got to Bucknell, it felt like home to me. It’s a great balance between academics and athletics. I love the coaches, I love the facilities. I know a couple of people up there right now, so I’m just really looking forward to it.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Sydney Kend, who will join the women’s rowing team at Cal Berkeley, with parents Kate and Peter at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “Cal is one of the best women’s rowing programs in the country and, for me, I always wanted a bit of a change from New Canaan High School. And Berkeley is just so out there and I’m so honored that they decided, ‘OK, we’ll take you.’ I can’t wait for the next four years. They go to NCAA’s a lot. In addition, it’s one of the best public universities in the world and I’m just so completely honored.” Credit: Michael Dinan

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Peter Sloan, who will swim at Fairfield University, with his parents Michele and Rob (his aunt, Megan Steele, is not pictured) at an early Letter of Intent signing ceremony for student-athletes at New Canaan High School, on Nov. 8, 2017: “Fairfield was actually the last school that I looked at. It wasn’t on my list until about three weeks ago. I went and just loved it. Loved the team. Loved the school, and decided it was just the right place for me.” Credit: Michael Dinan

Nine New Canaan High School student-athletes signed early Letters of Intent on Wednesday to play sports in college starting next year.

The gallery above includes photos from a signing ceremony overseen by NCHS Athletic Director Jay Egan, held in the Wagner Room. We also asked the students why their future schools are a good fit, and put their responses in each caption.