gTH ANNUAL NCAA PRESS CONFERENCE BRIARCLIFF HS CLASS OF 2018 1. Noah Campo -Men's Baseball - McGill University 2. Quinten Cooleen- Men's Baseball - University at Albany 3. Camron Fash-Men's Lacrosse - Skidmore College 4. Claire Goldstein- Women's Swimming-Hamilton College 5. Jackson Gonseth- Men's Basketball -Rhodes College 6. Kaleigh Gowan - Women's Volleyball- Gettysburg College 7. Alex Leahy-Men's Soccer-Ithaca College 8. Rachel Lim - Women's Tennis - Harvard College 9. Spencer McCann-Men's Baseball- Claremont McKenna College 10.Khassandra Muniz- Women's Soccer- Oswego State University 11.Peter Olson- Men's Lacrosse- Onondaga Community College 12.Itai Rubin - Men's Soccer- Babson College 13.Jack Ryan -Men's Baseball- College of William & Mary Noah Campo Press Conference Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff Manor, New York Overview: Noah Campo has committed to attend McGill University, Montreal, QC as a student - athlete. Noah will be a part of McGill's Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association Varsity Baseball program. Big Picture: Noah met Coach Casey Auerbach at Head First Baseball recruiting camp on Long Island in August 2018. Noah was invited to visit McGill University in September where he spent several days meeting the team and visiting the campus. Noah was acceptedto McGill University's Chemical Engineering program and has received a partial academic scholarship. Accomplishments in Scholastic Baseball: In his 4-year career with the Blue and Orange under the direction of John Schrader, Noah has accomplished the following: • 3-year Varsity starting first baseman • Varsity Team Captain 2018 • .307 Career batting average with .443 on base percentage • Finished the 2018 regular season with a .339 batting average • On April 18 v. Pleasantville, Noah hit for "the cycle" capping it off with a grand slam. Named Lohud player of the day for this remarkable accomplishment. Position Details: Coach Auerbach is interested in Noah as a corner infielder, with a big bat to add to the lineup, as well as handle McGill academically. He will be reporting for training camp th on August 15 . McGill University Facts: McGill University competes in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association Northern Conference and is coached by Casey Auerbach and Jason Starr. The Northern Conference consists of McGill University, Carleton University (Montreal), Concordia University (Montreal), Universite de Monteal, and University of Ottawa. The Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association schedule is typically a 16-game regular season running from early September to mid-October but it also offers a rather lengthy playoff schedule culminating in a National Championship in late October. A team that wins the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association National Championship may have played up to 28 games. McGill has won the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association National Championship 4 years in a row and was undefeated in their 2017 season. Family Facts: Noah Campo is the son of Lorraine and Frank Campo of Briarcliff Manor, New York. He is looking forward to college life and continuing to play the game he loves. Camron Fash Press Conference Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff Manor, New York Overview: Camron Fash has committed to attend Skidmore College in Saratoga NY as a student - athlete. Camron will be a part of Skidmore College's Division III Men's Lacrosse program. Big Picture: Camron was drawn to a small school with a strong lacrosse program. He loved the environment around the college and preferred not to travel far from home. Once attending many prospect events in the off season with the support and communication of Coach Alfredo Meola, the Skidmore coaches grew interest in Camron. After visiting the school and campus, Camron knew it was the best fit for him athletically and academically. Accomplishments in Scholastic Boy's Lacrosse: In his 4-year career with the Blue and Orange under the direction of Lacrosse Coaches Alfredo Meola and Hunter Palencia, Camron has accomplished the following: • Section 1 All League Honorable Mention • Section 1 All League Position Details: Camron is recruited as a Mid-Fielder and is one of twelve student athletes in the country recruited by Skidmore college for the 2018-2019 academic year. College Facts: Skidmore College competes in the Division III Liberty League and is coached by Marcel Godino and Donald Shea. The Liberty League Conference consists of Rochester Institute of Technology, Vassar College, Rennselear Polytechnic Institute, Ithaca College, St. Lawrence University, Union College, Clarkson University, and Bard College. Family Facts: Camron is the son of Julie Fash of Briarcliff Manor, New York. Camron's brother, Samuel Fash, will be a 2022 graduate of Briarcliff High School. Claire Goldstein Press Conference Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff Manor, New York Overview: Claire Goldstein has committed to attend Hamilton College in Clinton, New York as a student- athlete. Claire will be a part of Hamilton College's Division III Women's Swimming & Diving program. Big Picture: Claire chose Hamilton College because of the perfect balance between great academics and great athletics. The Swimming & Diving Coach John Geissinger and Assistant Coach Mary Buzeta, were the perfect match for what Claire is looking for in coaches. Both coaches are passionate about swimming and have created a great team environment. Accomplishments in Scholastic Girl's Swimming & Diving: In her 4-year career with the Blue and Orange under the direction of Anthony Pizzola and Lauren Pizzola, Claire Goldstein has accomplished the following: • School Record in the 200 Medley Relay • Two time State Qualifier • Journal News All Stars • Three time All League Honors Position Details: Claire plans to be a freestyle & backstroke sprinter for the Hamilton Continentals, although her exact position will be determined by the coaching staff this fall. College Facts: Hamilton College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference and is coached by John Geissinger. The New England Small College Athletic Conference consists of Amherst College, Bates College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Connecticut College, Middlebury College, Trinity College, Tufts University, Wesleyan University, and Williams College. Family Facts: Claire is the daughter of David and Courtney Goldstein of Briarcliff Manor, New York. Claire has two sisters; Chloe, a Freshman, and Charley, a 6th grader at Briarcliff Middle School. Jackson Gonseth Press Conference Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff Manor, New York Overview: Jackson Gonseth has committed to attend Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee as a student - athlete. Jackson will be a part of the Rhodes College men's basketball program and study bio-chemistry. Big Picture: Jackson first met the coaches of Rhodes College at a basketball camp last summer. Communication between varsity coaches Moffett and Friedman with the college coach helped secure the offer from Rhodes College. Rhodes 2017 introduction of a $34 million new science center was a great attraction for Jackson given his bio-chemistry major. Accomplishments in Scholastic Boys Basketball: In his 4-year career with the Blue and Orange under the direction of Coaches Moffett and Friedman, Jackson has accomplished the following: • 3-year Varsity team member • Senior Year: o 10th team all-state, All conference and All league honors o Jackson led the team in scoring with 12 points per game o 7 rebounds per game average o News 12 scholar athlete of the week o Class B Sectionals tournament MVP o Co-captained the most successful bears men's basketball team in school history marking the first time the team made the New York state final four Position Details: Jackson officially committed to attend and play basketball at Rhodes College in Memphis Tennessee last September. Jackson is one of three student athletes accepted for Rhodes College for the 2022 basketball recruiting class, and the only recruit from New York. College Facts: Rhodes College competes in the Southern Athletic Association and is coached by Coach Peterson. The Southern Athletic Association consists of Centre College, Sewanee: The University of the South, Oglethorpe University, Rhodes College, Birmingham Southern College, Millsaps College, Berry University and Hendrix College. Family Facts: Jackson is a triplet, and the son of Tammie and Randy Gonseth of Briarcliff Manor. Jackson's siblings are Briarcliff High School class of 2018 graduates as well. His brother Christian will attend the University of Richmond, and Olivia will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. Kaleigh Gowan Press Conference Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff Manor, New York Overview: Kaleigh Gowan has committed to attend Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania as a student athlete. Kaleigh will be a part of Gettysburg College's Division III Women's Volleyball program. Big Picture: Before Kaleigh started her college search, she visited Gettysburg during her three older brothers' college visits. In her freshman year, Kaleigh fell in love with Gettysburg's location and academics, it was clear to her that Gettysburg was her number one choice. At the end of Kaleigh's sophomore year, she contacted the Gettysburg Volleyball Coaches via email and made an official visit in her junior year. During August before her senior year of High School, Kaleigh was offered a position and verbally committed to Gettysburg College. She received her official acceptance letter on December 15, 2017. Accomplishments in Scholastic Girl's Volleyball: In her 3-year career with the Briarcliff Bears Varsity Volleyball Team under the direction of Mathew Cochenour, Kaleigh has accomplished the following: • 2017 Senior Captain • 2017 Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff, NY -Starting Libero • 2017 All Tournament, at BHS Booster Club Varsity Volleyball Tournament • 2017 All-League • 2017 All-Conference • 2017 All-Section • 2017 Hudson Valley Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Year, Conference 3 • All-State 2017 • Kaleigh was a major player in bringing her team to the 2017 Section Finals which hadn't been accomplished in over thirty years.