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A dozen Cape athletes commit on early signing day
Shown in back are (l-r) Mikey Frederick (Mercer University, lacrosse), Hank D’Ambrogi (Fairfield University, lacrosse), Noelle Sabbagh (Delaware, field hockey), Samantha Connors (Appalachian State, field hockey), Reagan Ciabattoni (Duke, field hockey), Rileigh Wilson (Florida Southern College, volleyball), Morgan Mahoney (Millersville University, basketball), and Mehkia Applewhite (Menio College, basketball). In front are Ella Rishko (Virginia Tech, lacrosse), Kelly Bragg (Mount Saint Mary’s, lacrosse), Molly Mendez (Rollins, lacrosse), and Emma Duffield (Swarthmore, field hockey). DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS
November 11, 2021
A dozen Cape athletes signed college National Letters of Intent Nov. 10, the first date allowed for early signing by the NCAA in all sports except football.
Those signing include Mikey Frederick (Mercer University, lacrosse), Hank D’Ambrogi (Fairfield University, lacrosse), Noelle Sabbagh (Delaware, field hockey), Samantha Connors (Appalachian State, field hockey), Reagan Ciabattoni (Duke, field hockey), Rileigh Wilson (Florida Southern College, volleyball), Morgan Mahoney (Millersville University, basketball), Mehkia Applewhite (Menlo College, basketball), Ella Rishko (Virginia Tech, lacrosse), Kelly Bragg (Mount Saint Mary’s, lacrosse), Molly Mendez (Rollins, lacrosse), and Emma Duffield (Swarthmore, field hockey).
Mehkia Applewhite with father Richard Applewhite, mother Tykisna Morris and sister Maniya Applewhite. Mehkia will be attending Menlo College (NAIA) in Atherton, Calif. The Oaks play in the Golden State Athletic Conference and are coached by Shannon Spataro.
Kelly Bragg with parents Jason and Katie Bragg. Kelly will be attending Mount St. Mary’s of Division I to play lacrosse. The Mountaineers play in the North East Conference and are coached by Lauren Skellchock.
Samantha Connors with parents Michael and Christina, and brother Andrew. Sam will be attending Appalachian State in Boone, N.C., to play field hockey for the Division I Mountaineers. They are coached by Meghan Dawson. The Mountaineers play in the MAC.
Morgan Mahoney with grandparents Jim and Rosemary Wehr, in back, and mother Kelly Hynes, brother Noah Haynes, stepdad James Haynes, and sister Molly Claire Haynes. Morgan is heading to Millersville University to play basketball for the Marauders of coach Sharey Hall. Millersville plays in the PSAC conference.
Mikey Frederick with parents Liza and Dave Frederick, and lacrosse coach Mark D’Ambrogi. Mikey will be attending Mercer University to play lacrosse for the Division I Bears of the Southern Conference. Chad Surman is the head coach.
Hank D’Ambrogi with parents Mark and Alysia, and sister Lindsay D’Ambrogi. Hank will be attending Fairfield University to play Division I lacrosse for the Stags. They are coached by Andrew Baxter. Fairfield in Connecticut plays in the CAA.
Reagan Ciabattoni with parents Mike and Mandy, and brother Will Ciabattoni. Reagan is heading to Duke University, where she will play Division I field hockey for the Blue Devils in the ACC under coach Pam Bustin.
Noelle Sabbagh with her father Ron Sabbagh. Noelle will be attending the University of Delaware to play Division I field hockey for the Blue Hens of coach Rolf ven de Kerkof. Delaware plays in the CAA.
Molly Mendez with parents Lisa and Mike Mendez. Molly will attend Rollins College in Central Florida to play Division II lacrosse for the Tars. They play in the Sunshine State Conference.
Ella Rishko flanked by Nelia and Louise Rishko. Standing are John Rishko and Mairead Rishko. Ella will be attending Virginia Tech to play lacrosse for the Division I Hokies of the ACC. The Hokies will be coached by Kristen Skiera, who played high school lacrosse at Mount Hebron for P.J. Kesmodel.
Rileigh Wilson with parents Jill and Chris Wilson. Rileigh will be attending Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. The Moccasins of coach Chris Keen are a Division II program that plays in the Sunshine State Conference.
Emma Duffield is headed to D3 Swarthmore to play field hockey. Pictured with Duffield are her mom Karen and sister Olivia and coaches Tracey Griesbaum and Kate Aust
