The next level of competition

The following is the list of Warwick Valley seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level:
Soccer
Wakeley Banker – Warwick Boys Soccer
Commitment to attend SUNY Polytechnic Institute which competes in NCAA Division III in the NEAC Conference.
Recruited by Coach Jerome Peterson as a centerback for the Wildcats that finished 6–9–3 in 2018.
Career Highlights: Two-year starter and captain for John VanPelt (tied for lead in season goals). All Section All Star, TH-R Second Team All Star. NHS member.
Major: Engineering
Parents: Wayne and Ann Banker
Cross Country
Brendan Eder – Cross Country/ Track and Field
Commitment to attend SUNY Plattsburgh which competes in the NCAA Division III SUNYAC. Recruited by Coach Andrew Krug to run Cross-country and Track for the Cardinals.
Career Highlights: 5K time of 18:34, 2 mile of 11:34 and mile time of 5:25. Part of Section IX Champions boys team that finished 6th in NYSPHSAA. Member of the HS Orchestra.
Major: Education
Parents: Karl and Kathleen Eder
Tennis
Stephanie Menoutis – Warwick Girls Tennis
Commitment to attend SUNY Oneonta which competes in NCAA Division III SUNYAC Conference.
Recruited by Coach Lonnie Mitchel to compete for the Red Dragons that finished 16–8 in 2018. Stephanie is a two-year captain of the Tennis Team and was undefeated the past two seasons.
Career Highlights: Second place finish in counties and third in sectionals as a doubles player and state qualifier. Drama Club member, Meistersinger, Summa Cum Laude.
Major: Accounting
Parents: Steve and Gloria Menoutis
Volleyball
Gabriela Gaibur – Warwick Volleyball
Athletic Scholarship to attend Southern Connecticut State University, which competes in NCAA Division II Northeast – 10 Conference
Recruited by Coach Lisa Barbaro as an Outside Hitter for the Owls that finished 21–9 in 2018.
Career Highlights: Four-year Varsity Player, scored 277 points as a senior including 228 kills (school record). First Team all Section Selection, invited to play with the Dominican Republic National Team in 2020.
Major: Speech Pathology and Communication Disorders
Parents: Kristel Medina and Jaime Gaibur
Basketball
Josiah Joseph – Warwick Boys Basketball
Commitment to attend SUNY Farmingdale which competes in NCAA Division III in the Skyline Conference.
Recruited by Coach Brendan Twomey as a Point Guard for the Rams that finished 20-8 in 2018.
Career Highlights: Two-year starter that averaged 15 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds per game. Shot 84 percent from the free-throw line and 33 percent from three-point range.
Majoring in Business Management at Farmingdale.
Parents: Byron Joseph and Lakeisha Bennett
Basketball
Zachary Goldstein – Warwick Boys Basketball
Commitment to attend SUNY Farmingdale which competes in NCAA Division III in the Skyline Conference.
Recruited by Coach Brendan Twomey as a Forward for the Rams that finished 20-8 in 2018.
Career Highlights: Three-year starter that averaged 19 points and 9 rebounds per game. Scored 1,017 career points for the Wildcats (second all – time). Varsity 845 1st Team All–Star.
Major: Business Management at Farmingdale.
Parents: Mitch Goldstein and Pam Goldstein.
Basketball
Jonah Bevacqua – Warwick Boys Basketball
Commitment to attend Hunter College, which competes in NCAA Division III in the CUNYAC Conference
Recruited by Coach John Pelin as a Center/ Power Forward for the Hawks that finished 7-18 in 2018.
Career Highlights: Two-year player that averaged 15 points and 9 rebounds per game. Captain senior season. Courses in HS include AP Government, Honors English and Yearbook.
Major: Communications
Parents: David and Sharon Bevacqua
Boys Lacrosse
Anthony McGee – Warwick Boys Lacrosse
Commitment to attend SUNY Brockport which competes in NCAA Division III SUNYAC Conference.
Recruited by Coach Ben Wineburg as a Defender/Midfielder for the Golden Eagles that finished 6–8 in 2019.
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity player, two-time All division and 5th Team All-State Selection. 58 ground balls gathered. Unified Basketball Partner, Warwick Youth Football Coach, Two-Year Varsity Football Player, Yearbook Club.
Major: Special Education at Brockport.
Parents: Charles and Antoinette McGee
Boys Lacrosse
Chris Malota – Warwick Boys Lacrosse
Commitment to attend SUNY Cortland, which competes in NCAA Division III SUNYAC Conference
Recruited by Coach Steve Beville as a Midfielder for the Red Dragons that finished 14–5 in 2019.
Career Highlights: Two-time All Section Selection and 2018 Warwick Offensive MVP scoring over 100 career goals.
Major: Education and Minor in Business at Cortland.
Parents: Joy and Robert Malota
Boys Lacrosse
Niko Sfugaras – Warwick Boys Lacrosse
Commitment to attend SUNY Purchase, which competes in NCAA Division III SUNYAC Conference
Recruited by Coach Michael Bocklet as a Defender for the Panthers that finished 10-8 2019.
Career Highlights: Two-year varsity defender with 22 ground balls gathered. Three-year Football Player, Wrestled one year.
Parents: Mike and Barbara Sfugaras
Boys Lacrosse
Matt Hansen – Warwick Boys Lacrosse
Commitment to attend Clarkson University which competes in NCAA Division III Liberty League.
Recruited by Coach Kyle Mummau as a face off specialist for the Golden Knights that finished 8–8 in 2019.
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity contributor, 225/288 face-off wins, 115 ground balls gathered. NHS member, Warwick Male Scholar – Athlete of the Year. Academic All American, NYS Football Class A Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Division and Section IX Ski Champion
Major: Engineering at Clarkson.
Parents: Hillary and Scott Hansen
Boys Lacrosse
Patrick Tully – Warwick Boys Lacrosse
Commitment to attend Clarkson University, which competes in NCAA Division III Liberty League
Recruited by Coach Bill Bergan as a Defender for the Golden Knights that finished 8–8 in 2019.
Career Highlights: Three-year varsity contributor, two-year starter on defense for the Section IX Champions. Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Robotics Club. Two time All Division Defender and Defensive MVP for Wildcats (Senior Captain). Varsity Football Player (defensive end).
Major: Engineering at Clarkson.
Parents: Kevin and Leigh Ann Tully
Girls Lacrosse
Kayla Datys – Warwick Girls Lacrosse
Commitment to attend Johnson and Wales University, which competes in NCAA Division III Great Northeast Conference (GNAC)
Recruited by Coach Jessica Scannapiecio as an Attack player for the Wildcats that finished 17–5 (11–0 in Conference) in 2019.
Career Highlights: Four-year varsity player, captain senior season included 44 goals (led the team) and a hat trick in Sectional Final and State Regional Game. Completed a senior project and over 200 community service hours.
Major: Hospitality Event Management
Parents: Harry and Kathy Datys
Girls Lacrosse
Jaqlyn Jordan – Warwick Girls Lacrosse
Commitment to attend New Paltz which competes in NCAA Division III SUNYAC Conference.
Recruited by Coach Keith Detelj as an Attack/ Midfielder for the Hawks that finished 8–8 in 2019.
Career Highlights: Career includes 75 Goals and 70 assists as a four-year varsity player. Played Outstanding in Section Final 2018 to rally back from deficit to defeat Minisink. President Empty Bowls, Art Club member.
Major: Communications
Parent: Tara Jordan
Baseball
Ryan Mitchell – Warwick Baseball
Commitment to attend Rockland Community College which competes in NJCAA Region XV Conference.
Recruited by Coach John Greeley as a Catcher and first baseman for the Rockland Hawks that finished 32-9 in 2019.
Career Highlights: caught every game for the Wildcats in 2019 batting .321 with 2 HR, 31 RBI’s and a .981 fielding percentage.
Major: Business Administration and Finance
Parents: David and Ana Mitchell
Baseball
Ian Ritchie – Warwick Baseball
Commitment to attend Utica College which competes in NCAA Division III Empire 8 Conference.
Recruited by Coach John Perrotta as a Pitcher for the Utica Pioneers that finished 15–24 in 2019.
Career Highlights: starting pitcher for the division champions Wildcats and had an ERA of 0.00 through seven appearances as a junior. Varsity football player.
Major: Sports Management
Parents: Robert and Tracy Ritchie
Baseball
Sebastian Pelaez – Warwick Baseball
Commitment to Mercyhurst Northeast, which competes in NJCAA Division II Region III Conference.
Recruited by Coach Jake Collins as a first baseman for the Saints that finished 23–20 in 2019.
Career Highlights: career batting average of .411 as a three-year varsity baseball player for the division champions Wildcats. Standout Varsity Football Defensive Lineman.
Major: Business
Parents: Elizabeth Hunsberger and Luis Pelaez
Baseball
Paul Dreizler – Warwick Baseball
Commitment to Ramapo College, which competes in NCAA Division III NJAC Conference.
Recruited by Coach Ryan Rinsky as a pitcher for the Roadrunners that finished 26 – 14 in 2019.
Career Highlights: 2 year varsity player, division champion, 1st game starter in play–offs with 70 percent strike to ball ratio for the division champions Wildcats. Played travel ball for the New Jersey Eagles District 19 Champions.
Major: Business
Parents: Marianne and Paul Dreizler
This information was provided by Athletic Director Gregory Sirico.