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Providence Catholic High School's Athletic Director, Doug Ternik, announced that eleven student-athletes will continue their athletic pursuits in college. Ternik expressed pride in these students, stating, "We couldn’t be prouder of these outstanding young athletes, who have excelled both in the classroom and as a leader in their sport. As they take this exciting next step, we extend our best wishes for their future and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish, both on the field and beyond."
Among the committed athletes is Luke Switalski of Oak Forest, who will bowl at Mt. Mercy University in Iowa. Cara Kucharski from Lockport plans to play basketball at Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Meanwhile, Andrew Jones of Mokena will pursue baseball at St. Ambrose University in Iowa, and Payton Jerik of Tinley Park will continue cheerleading at the University of Iowa.
Jackson Fowler, hailing from Frankfort, signed to play volleyball on scholarship at Barton College in North Carolina. Gavin Kenny, another Frankfort resident, will play basketball at Judson University in Illinois. Seth Cheney, also from Frankfort, will continue his basketball career at North Central College in Illinois.
Julianna Di Maria of Plainfield has committed to tennis at St. Ambrose University. Tyler Cucio from Lockport will play football at North Central College. Mokena's Michael Sisk will wrestle at Wabash College in Indiana. Lastly, Frederick “Koda” Miller from Crete will play football at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.
These student-athletes praised Providence Catholic for preparing them academically and athletically for college. As Kucharski noted, “Providence has pushed me to find topics I am interested in and to take classes similar to those interests." Their families and coaches were also acknowledged for their support. Miller expressed gratitude, stating, “I would like to first and foremost thank God for letting me have this opportunity to play the sport I love for another four years."
Providence Catholic has evidently impacted these athletes, equipping them with skills for higher education and life beyond school.
