Three Wildcats sign national Letters of Intent to play collegiate soccer

Kaela MacDougall, Lily Bailey and Trinity Irizarry signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI) during a ceremony in the WVHS Media Center on Wednesday, April 19.

An NLI is a form completed to indicate a student’s commitment to play sports at NCAA colleges and universities.

These three join 15 other Wildcats who signed their letters earlier this year, in November, February and March. Students, faculty, administration, family, and friends once again packed the WVHS Media Center to celebrate the occasion, the students’ hard work and successes.

Kaela MacDougall

Kaela signed her NLI to play soccer for Muhlenberg College (Allentown, Pa.) of the NCAA Centennial Conference. Kaela was recruited by Mules head coach Dave Weitman and was also scouted by Drew University, Colby College and Russell Sage College.

Kaela plans to major in political science.

Kaela thanked her family — parents Kathy and Keith, sister Shannon (2020) and brother Bryan (2018) — for their support.

“...my parents for all the time and money they spent driving me to all my practices and games and for supporting me through it all. My siblings who have encouraged and guided me along the way, my coaches, teammates and friends who have helped me grow as a player and a person. And finally, thank you to Coach Chester for everything you’ve done for our program.”

Career highlights

Four-year varsity player

Team captain

Three-year All-Section and All-State starter

NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete

U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete All-American

Academic accomplishments

GPA: 99.92%

National Honor Society

Lily Bailey

Lily signed her NLI to play soccer at SUNY Plattsburgh in the NCAA III SUNYAC Conference. Lily was recruited by Cardinals head coach Whitney Frary and was also scouted by Barton College, Penn State Harrisburg and Oneonta.

Lily plans to major in fitness and wellness leadership.

Lily thanked her family, parents David and Sharon, and sister Alexa for their support.

“I’d like to thank my parents; this accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without them. You guys have given me endless opportunities to achieve my goals and shown me so much support along the way. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you. Next, I’d like to thank all my coaches that helped me get to this point in my playing career. You guys helped me become the very best player I could possibly be, and found the right words to motivate me when I wasn’t so sure about myself. Lastly, I’d like to thank all my friends and teammates who’ve been around the sport, especially Kayla. You’ve been there by my side since the beginning, and there’s no one else I’d rather want there than you. Thank you for being the best partner I could ever ask for.”

Career highlights

Four-year varsity player/goalkeeper

NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete

2022 Warwick Girls Varsity Soccer MVP

Academic accomplishments

GPA: 96.77%

National Honor Society

Trinity Irizarry

Trinity signed her NLI to play soccer for Hartwick College in Oneonta in the NCAA Empire 8 Conference. Trinity was recruited by Hawks head coach Brian Knapp, and was also scouted by Brockport and Cobleskill.

Trinity plans to major in business.

She thanked her family for their support: parents Miriam and Ramon, brother Ramon, and sister Andrea Sanas.

“I just want to thank my family, friends, teammates and coaches for supporting me and getting me to where I am today. I couldn’t have done it without them. And finally, I want to thank Coach Chester and Coach Sirico for this opportunity. Thank you.”

Career highlights

Two-year varsity player

NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete

Cedar Stars Academy

Academic accomplishments

GPA: 90.71%