Eagle High’s senior athletes might be done with their high school career, but a new chapter is about to unfold in their collegiate pursuits. Whether it’s baseball, soccer or basketball, Eagle’s hometown athletes are ready to take their talents and sportsmanship to the next level.
Although baseball is in the depths of its high school spring season, most senior athletes have been in touch with college level coaches as early their sophomore years.
Senior Caleb Zawadski is committed to Gonzaga University and will later compete in the Pack 12.
“They were my first offer my sophomore year, and we kept in contact over the years,” Zawadski said. “I know their coaches really well, and I like the staff. I can’t wait to be in the environment and be with a good group of guys.”
Not only is Zawadski committed to play collegiate baseball, but so is his teammate and friend, Dallin Snooks.
“I accepted Salt Lake Community College because I’m going on a 2-year mission, so I wanted to start back out at a Juco [junior college] school and develop myself into playing baseball again,” Snooks said. Many of these athletes had offers from multiple colleges but ultimately decided on their schools based on team dynamics, coaching and success of the college’s team.
While Eagle High baseball has shown up and shown out in their senior commits, so has other sports like basketball and soccer. Girls’ soccer player, Rebecca Gabriele and boys’ basketball player, Evan Vittoe, are both furthering their skill while feeding into their passion for their respective sports.
“I am going to West Point for soccer,” said Gabriele. She will be part of the school’s successful girls’ soccer program that won their fourth Patriot League title just last year and reached the NCAA Tournament. Gabriele worked tirelessly not only to qualify for the team but also the school. The prestigious university has an acceptance rate of only 10% to 12%, proving exactly how smart and dedicated Eagle student athletes are.
Finally, Eagle High School basketball captain, Evan Vittoe is also committed and will be spending his next four years at Rocky Mountain College in Montana.
“I think I’m most excited to be out-of-state and getting to have more freedoms,” Vittoe said. While these athletes have nothing but good memories to look back on from their high school sports, their skills give them the opportunity to experience college programs and the things they offer besides just sports. Being incoming freshmen in college, they will learn how to live on their own and make smart decisions for themselves while embracing the culture of their college.
Eagle High senior athletes continue to represent the good sportsmanship, master skills and importance of team relationships that their high school experience and coaches have taught them. As they end this school year, they will continue on with their athletic journeys and make Eagle proud.
