Commitments Across the Hudson Valley
The end of the high school football season in the lower Hudson Valley has been marked by a wave of commitments as graduating seniors from Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties lock in roster spots at NCAA Division I and II programs.
Among the names making the leap are Crew Davis of Iona Prep, who will join the Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina, and Elias Murray from Archbishop Stepinac, headed to Southern Connecticut State University. Henry Shoemaker of Rye is set to play at Harvard University, while Brayden Richardson from Sleepy Hollow will continue his career at the University of Rhode Island.
The list stretches beyond these standouts, encompassing athletes from schools such as Byram Hills, Clarkstown North, Eastchester and Fox Lane, each finding a home at institutions ranging from Bates College and Utica College to American International College and Alvernia University.
Local journalist Mike Dougherty, who covers high school football for The Journal News/lohud, has chronicled the journey of these players, and the broader community has extended congratulations to all who will compete at the next level.
From the Ivy League to state universities, the commitments reflect a deep pool of talent ready to contribute on campuses across the country, and the excitement continues as each new roster takes shape.