There are many resources to help you navigate the college athletics world. At the bottom of this page, you can see past Liberty Alumni, their collegiate careers and current updates.
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What is the eligibility center?
What is the eligibility center?
The eligibility center is an NCAA department that checks to see if college bound athletes, for Division 1 and 2 athletics, have met certain academic requirements.
Video Resources about College Recruitment
Video Resources about College Recruitment
Current Senior Athletic Commitments
Nicholas Schenkel
Nicholas Schenkel
Football/Basketball
My Time at Liberty:
I was a 3 year starter on the Football team (Offensive Line) and I was also a member of the Basketball team.
I was a captain of the football team for two years.
I was the Football Scholar Athlete, I also won a Mini-Max Award.
Recruitment Advice:
My tips for college searching athletes is: Do not be afraid to advocate for yourself! Recruiting is all about presenting yourself to others. Be honest about your achievements, and do not be afraid to reach out to a coach. Also do not be afraid to tell a coach you are not interested, its better to be honest than to waste your time and a coach's time.
Signing and Commitment
I will be attending Dartmouth College to study either Business or Political Science.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
Brief Information:
Found in 1769, Dartmouth is a Private Ivy League institution. They play Division 1 sports in the Ivy League Conference, bolstering 34 D1 sports teams. They have a 7:1 student to teacher ratio, with 4,400 undergraduate students. The majors they are well known for include:
Economics
Government
Computer Science
Engineering
Biological Sciences
Ava Kopetskie
Ava Kopetskie
Basketball
My Time at Liberty:
Liberty High School All Time Leading Scorer
2x EPC MVP and First Team
Lehigh Valley Live Girls Basketball Player of the Year
McDonald's All American Nominee
Morning Call Girls Basketball Player of the Year
1000 Point Scorer
Most 3's made in Liberty history
Liberty record for most made 3's in a season
Liberty record for most points scored in 1 game
Liberty record for most points scored in a season
Recruitment Advice:
Athletes, don't put too much pressure on yourself! Your sport is supposed
to be fun. Never forget the reason why you started playing in the first place.
College coaches know you make mistakes, they are looking for how you
respond to the adversity of a bad game or play. Remember to always play your
hardest and have the next play mentality! Also, stay dedicated to
your sport if it's something you love to do. With hard work and determination,
it can take you places you never would've imagined.
Signing and Commitment
I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Loyola University of Maryland. I am majoring in Biochemistry while also playing basketball at the Division one level, competing in the Patriot League. After my four years at Loyola, I am planning to apply and attend Medical School.
Loyola University of Maryland
Loyola University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Brief Information:
Found in 1852, Loyola Maryland is a private institution. They play Division 1 sports in the Patriot League Conference, bolstering 18 D1 sports teams. They have a 12:1 student to teacher ratio, with 4,000 undergraduate students. The majors they are well known for include:
Business Administration
Marketing/Finance/Accounting
Communication
Psychology
Biology
Ellis Corr
Ellis Corr
Field Hockey/Girls Lacrosse
My Time at Liberty:
All Area EPC selections for Field Hockey and Lacrosse.
Girls Lacrosse:
All Time leader in goals, points, and draw controls
Best Freshman season in program history in goals, draw controls and caused turnovers
Currently holds the records for single season goals, points, and draw controls
Recruitment Advice:
My tips for college searching athletes is: Do not be afraid to advocate for yourself! Recruiting is all about presenting yourself to others. Be honest about your achievements, and do not be afraid to reach out to a coach. Also do not be afraid to tell a coach you are not interested, its better to be honest than to waste your time and a coach's time.
Signing and Commitment
I will be attending Gardner-Webb University to play lacrosse and study biology on a Pre-Med track.
Gardner-Webb University
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Brief Information:
Found in 1905 Gardner-Webb is Private, Big South Conference university. They are a Division 1 school with 22 Collegeiate level teams. They have a 13:1 student to teacher ratio, with 3,100 students. The majors they are well known for include:
Nursing
Exercise Science
Management
Psychology
Management
Addy Smith
Addy Smith
Softball
My Time at Liberty:
I have played varsity softball all 4 years at Liberty High School and have been the starting pitcher for the team. During my time I’ve earned some accolades throughout my 4 seasons including:
2024 EPC MVP
2023 Rookie of the Year
2024 Pitcher of the Year
2024 District Champ
Recruitment Advice:
My advice for college searching athletes is to not give up if you don’t get the responses you want from colleges right away. You have to dedicate yourself to finding the right college for yourself and put the work in to get the response you aspire to get. But most of all, don’t lose yourself in the process, remember that you are blessed to be in this process and believe in yourself as a person and an athlete throughout it.
Signing and Commitment
I will be attending Kutztown University on a softball scholarship to major in Elementary Education.
Kutztown University of PA
Kutztown University of PA
Kutztown, PA
Brief Information:
Found in 1866 Kutztown is a public, Pennsylvania State School in the PSAC. They play in the Division 2 level of the NCAA with 22 teams. Kutztown has an 18:1 student to faculty ratio with 7,500 students. The notable majors at Kutztown are:
Business Administration
Education
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Art & Communication
Julianna Zumas
Julianna Zumas
Field Hockey
My Time at Liberty:
I have played varsity field hockey all 4 years at Liberty High School. During my time I’ve earned some accolades throughout my 4 seasons including:
Field Hockey Offensice MVP
Field Hockey First Team All EPC
Filed Hockey Captain
Triple Crown Sports Award
Recruitment Advice:
My advice for college searching athletes is that it is never too late to find the perfect school. Sometimes the right fit shows up later than you expect, but that does not mean you have failed. Stay open minded, keep reaching out to schools and coaches, and to make sure you keep your future plans and athletic ability in mind. Do what is right for you, as everybody's journey is different.
Signing and Commitment
I will be attending Rider University to major in Business.
Rider University
Rider University
Lawrence Township, NJ
Brief Information:
Found in 1865, Rider is a private university that plays Division 1 NCAA sports in the conference of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) with 21 teams. Rider has an 12:1 student to faculty ratio with 4,000 students. The notable majors at Rider University are:
Business Administration/Management
Marketing
Accounting
Psychology
Elementary Education
Josiah Serrano Ross
Josiah Serrano Ross
Football, Winter Track, Spring Track
My Time at Liberty:
I have been a member of the football team for the past 4 years. I have also participated in track and field.
Triple Crown Athlete for Football, Winter Track and Spring Track
I played for Liberty Football all my 4 years here
Let up 0 TD’s and only 65 yards my senior year starting at Corner
Recruitment Advice:
Don’t be afraid to reach out to coaches. Make sure you go to sporting camps to try and get your name out on the map. Please don’t put so much pressure on yourself. It only takes one offer to pursue your future dreams! Another thing is, to take your time and don’t stress so much about the recruitment process. Just have fun and be honest about stuff to Coaches!!
Signing and Commitment
I will be attending Wilkes University to continue my Athletic and Academic career to Major in Sports Management, along with Pre-Physical Therapy.
Wilkes University
Wilkes University
Wilkes Barre, PA
Brief Information:
Found in 1933, Wilkes is a private university that plays Division 3 NCAA sports in the Landmark conference with 21 teams. Wilkes has an 13:1 student to faculty ratio with 4,000 students. The notable majors at Wilkes University are:
Pharmacy
Nursing
Education
Engineering
Joshua Cazares
Joshua Cazares
Cross Country, Track and Field
My Time at Liberty:
I have been a member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams here at Liberty. I have recorded the following PR's:
400m - 56
800m - 2:06
1600m - 4:38
3200m - 10:11
5000m - 16:55
2x EPC & District qualifier for XC & Outdoor Track
State Qualifier for XC
3x Triple Crown Award
D&L Half Marathon 13th place,
T&F MVP
Recruitment Advice:
Take the time to fill out recruitment forms for any college your considering going to. Always take the initiative to email the coaches of the colleges you want to go to. Do not be afraid to be the first one to make a move. Be mindfuld and take note of how they refer to and treat you. Never be afraid to research the credibility of their sports programs.
Signing and Commitment
I will be attending Muhlenberg College and hopefully pursuing a career as a film director & producer.
Muhlenberg Campus
Muhlenberg Campus
Allentown, PA
Brief Information:
Found in 1848, Muhlenberg is a private university that plays Division 3 NCAA sports in the Centennial conference with 23 teams. Muhlenberg has a 9:1 student to faculty ratio with 1,900 students. The notable majors at Muhlenberg University are:
Theatre & Dance
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Accounting
Liberty High School Athletic Alumni
Matthew Mcbride - Lehigh University
Baseball - Catcher
LHS Class of 2002
Dan Persa - Northwestern University
Football - Quarterback
LHS Class of 2008
Darrun Hilliard - Villanova University
Basketball - Point Guard
LHS Class of 2010
Devin Street - University of Pittsburgh
Football - Wide Receiver
LHS Class of 2008
Jarrod West - Syracuse University
Football - Wide Receiver
LHS Class of 2010
Matt Leon - Seton Hall University
Baseball - RHP Pitcher
LHS Class of 2013
Anthony Gonzalez - University of Pitt
Football - Linebacker
LHS Class of 2008
Tim Sahaydak - University Of North Carolina
Soccer - Midfield
LHS Class of 1993
Olivia Sahaydak - Duke University
Field Hockey
LHS Class of 2018
Alexis Calderon - Manhattan College
Baseball - RHP Pitcher
LHS Class of 2016
Kali Shumock - Boston University
Field Hockey
LHS Class of 2013
Amanda Rachwal - Seton Hall University
Volleyball - Middle Blocker
LHS Class of 2016
Andrew Gunning - University of North Carolina
Wrestling
LHS Class of 2016
Alexander Sahaydak - Brown University
Soccer - Midfielder
LHS Class of 1990
Trevor (Van Ackeren) Conde - Princeton University
Cross Country
LHS Class of 2013
Paige Gross - Temple University
Field Hockey
LHS Class of 2012
Mckenna Burkhardt - Temple University
Field Hockey
LHS Class of 2019
Colin Muller - West Chester University
Soccer - Midfield
LHS Class of 2016
Darian Street - Towson University
Football - Wide Receiver
LHS Class of 2018
Maddie Capuano - Moravian University
Basketball - Shooting Guard
LHS Class of 2016
Sander Sahaydak - Penn State University
Football - Kicker
LHS Class of 2021
Chase Tackett - Lock Haven University
Soccer - Center Back
LHS Class of 2017
Eleni Prodes - Penn State University
Field Hockey
LHS Class of 2018
Trevor Koski - Lehigh University
Soccer - Midfield
Class of 2017
Boise Ross - University of Buffalo
Football - Corner Back
LHS Class of 2012
Jared Burcin - Bloomsburg University
Baseball - Catcher
LHS Class of 2018
Louie Csaszar - Villinova University
Football - Offensive Line
LHS Class of 2014
Rachel Becker - Indiana University of PA
Lacrosse - Defender
LHS Class of 2014
Cailey Sanchez - Ursinus College
Soccer - Defense
LHS Class of 2016
Trevor Harris - Lehigh University
Football - Defensive End
LHS Class of 2019
Kaylin West - Coastal Carolina & Gerogetown University
Basketball - Point Guard
LHS Class of 2016
Lina Perigini - Coastal Carolina University
Volleyball - Defensive Specialist
LHS Class of 2019
Cameron Hoffman - University of Sciences (Now St. Joes)
Basketball - PF/C
LHS Class of 2017
Blake Koski - Lehigh University
Soccer - Goalkeeper
LHS Class of 2019
Dallas Holmes - Lafayette College
Football - Tight End
LHS Class of 2018
Julia Burcin - Bloomsburg University
Volleyball - Middle Blocker
LHS Class of 2019
Safa Turkdonmez - Moravian University
Soccer - Winger
LHS Class of 2019
Ben Piripavel - East Stroudsburg University
Baseball - Out Fielder
LHS Class of 2019
Matthew Vital - Temple University
Golf
LHS Class of 2023
Chris Conrad - Gettysburg University
Tennis
LHS Class of 2009
Rachel Byrne - Moravian University
Cross Country and T & F
Class of 2018
Jaden Vazquez - Fordham University
Football - Linebacker
LHS Class of 2017
Cameron Brusko - University of New Hampshire
Football - Linebacker
LHS Class of 2015
Spencer Koski - Lehigh University
Soccer - Defender
LHS Class of 2019
Micheal Vital - Temple
Golf
LHS Class of 2023
Jamie Byrne - West Chester University
Volleyball - Setter
LHS Class of 2019
Bryce Nunes - King's College
Soccer - Midfielder
LHS Class of 2021
Luke Werner - Lock Haven University
Wrestling
LHS Class of 2018
Graham Phillips - St Joseph's University
Track and Field
LHS Class of 2021
Anthony Orlando - Colgate University & Moravian University
Football - Defensive Back
LHS Class of 2011
Victoria Zerbe - Alvernia University
Basketball - Forward
LHS Class of 2016
Mike Mittl - Moravian University
Baseball - Outfielder
LHS Class of 2015
Ben Hudock - Indiana University of PA
Baseball - RHP
LHS Class of 2016
Jordan Jupina - Chestnut Hill College
Soccer - Defender
LHS Class of 2021
Devon Lotito - California Polytechnic Institute
Wrestling
LHS Class of 2008
Andrew Hudak - Kings College
Basketball - Forward
LHS Class of 2016
Martina Gale - King's College
Tennis
LHS Class of 2016
Madison Muller - Marywood University
Soccer - Forward
LHS Class of 2019
Abigail Zerbe - Alvernia University
Basketball - Guard
LHS Class of 2016
Jack Rothenhausler - East Stroudsburg University
Baseball - Third Baseman
LHS Class of 2021
Casey Huie - Kutztown University of PA
Track and Field - Pole Vault
LHS Class of 2025
Jordan Jupina - Chestnut Hill College
Soccer - Defender
LHS Class of 2021
Devon Lotito - California Polytechnic Institute
Wrestling
LHS Class of 2008
Andrew Hudak - Kings College
Basketball - Forward
LHS Class of 2016
Alumni Life Updates
Amanda (Rachwal) Burkhardt -
Amanda (Rachwal) Burkhardt -
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Middle Blocker
Middle Blocker
Life at Liberty:
Amanda helped lead the Hurricanes to a 41-4 record her Junior and Senior Year. She finished with over 1,000 points in her career. She was the team MVP 3 times, two time All State selection, and was a Gatorade Player of the Year Candidate.
College and Beyond
Amanda studied Graphic Design and Advertising with a minor in Web Design. Amanda then went on to receive a Masters degree in informational technology. She is now the Head Coach of Drew University Women's Volleyball.
Grace Mittl - Track and FIeld
Grace Mittl - Track and FIeld
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
Jumps
Jumps
Life at Liberty:
Grace was a great leader for the LHS Track & Field. While at LIberty, she was qualified for the PIAA State Championships in '16 and '17 for Long Jump and Triple Jump.
College and Beyond
Grace studied business analytics. As a Spider, she ran in the 200m, Long Jump, and Javelin. She is now the business owner of Absurd Snacks. Click on the link below to learn more about Absurd Snacks.
Matthew McBride - Lehigh University
LHS Class of 2002
Matthew Mcbride -
Matthew Mcbride -
Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Catcher
Catcher
Life at Liberty:
Matt was a part of the team that made the PIAA Finals in 2002.
College and Beyond
Matthew studied Political Science. Matt had a long career in the MLB with Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Guardians, Oakland Athletics, and the Philadelphia Phillies. He now works as a financial planner.
Colin Muller - West Chester University
LHS Class of 2016
Colin Muller -
Colin Muller -
West Chester University
West Chester University
CM/RB
CM/RB
Life at Liberty:
Colin was a four year varsity member for the boys soccer team. He was an All State Player and a Captain for the Hurricanes.
College and Beyond
Colin studied business managment. Colin played professionally for Flower City Union. He is now a soccer coach for HEX FC and East Stroudburg University Mens Soccer.
Olivia Sahaydak - Duke University
LHS Class of 2018
Olivia Sahaydak-
Olivia Sahaydak-
Duke University
Duke University
Forward
Forward
Life at Liberty:
Olivia was a crucial part of the LHS team's success in 2018. Single season goal scorer with 67 goals.
College and Beyond
Olivia studied Political Science and Psychology at her time at Duke. After graduating from Duke University, she has become a financial planner.
Sander Sahaydak - Penn State University
LHS Class of 2021
Sander Sahaydak -
Sander Sahaydak -
Penn State
Penn State
Football - Kicker
Football - Kicker
Life at Liberty:
Sander was a top kicking prospect in the Nation. Sander spent his time kciking for the LHS Football team and played for the soccer team as well.
College and Beyond
Sander studied Telecommunications while at Penn State. He will graduate in May of this year. Sander plans to work in the real estate investment business.
Darian Street - University of Pitt/Towson
LHS Class of 2017
Darian Street -
Darian Street -
Pitt & Towson
Pitt & Towson
Football - Wide Receiver
Football - Wide Receiver
Life at Liberty:
Darian was a Top 12 prospect in the state of PA his senior year of high school. As a Senior, he was averaged 17.8 yards a catch and had 9 career touchdowns.
College and Beyond
Darian studied sociology and communications. Upon receiving his degree, he is working for a medical device sales business in NJ and NY. He sells hospital beds to wheelchairs.
Trevor Conde - Princeton University and University of Texas
LHS Class of 2008
Trevor (Van Ackeren) Conde-
Trevor (Van Ackeren) Conde-
Princeton University
Princeton University
Cross Country/Track & Field
Cross Country/Track & Field
Life at Liberty:
During his time as a Hurricane, Trevor was a 5 sport varsity winning athlete. Trevor played Soccer, Football, Basketball, Cross Country, and Track & Field
College and Beyond
Trevor went on to attend Princeton University were he graduated with a Sociology degree. Trevor then went on to the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a Masters degree in Social Studies Education. Trevor was a Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at both Universities.
Cailey Sanchez - Ursinus College
LHS Class of 2016
Cailey Sanchez -
Cailey Sanchez -
Ursinus College
Ursinus College
Soccer - Defender
Soccer - Defender
Life at Liberty:
Cailey spent her four years as a Hurricane playing soccer for the girls soccer team and being a majorette in the Grenadier Band.
College and Beyond
Cailey played for Ursinus college Womens soccer team while being a biology major. She was passionate about working in the health field. After graduating from Ursinus, she has began working as an ER Nurse. She now works in hematology/onclology nursing.
Dallas Holmes - Lafayette College
LHS Class of 2018
Dallas Holmes
Dallas Holmes
Lafayette College
Lafayette College
Tight End
Tight End
Life at Liberty:
During his time as Hurricane, Dallas was a two sport athlete. Dallas was a Forward for the Basektball team and a QB for the Football team. Dallas lead the team in blocks and field goal percentage for basketball. Dallas was the QB for the Hurricanes, leading them on the field.
College and Beyond
Dallas went to play at Lafayette College and studied Mathematics & Economics. He was a two year starter at TE. He was an All Patriot League Selection at TE. Dallas is now going to attend University of South Dakota to play football and work on a Masters in Business Administration.
Rachel Byrne - Moravian University
LHS Class of 2019
Rachel Byrne-
Rachel Byrne-
Moravian University
Moravian University
Track and Field
Track and Field
Life at Liberty:
Rachel ran track and field at Liberty. She was a District X1 champion in the 4x800m relay and a four time PIAA championship qualifier.
College and Beyond
While at Moravian, Rachel studied both Psychology and Sociology. She holds four records for track and field at the University. Rachel is now pursuing a Masters degree in School Counseling from Kutztown University.
Martina Gale - King's College
LHS Class of 2016
Martina Gale -
Martina Gale -
King's College
King's College
Tennis
Tennis
Life at Liberty:
While at Liberty, Martina was a 4 year member of the Liberty girls team. Martina was also a member of the Grenadier Band as a majorette.
College and Beyond
During her time as a Monarch, Martina played for King's all four years. She enjoyed playing in college as it served as a way to make great friendships and to have a good outlet to the stressors that classes bring. Martina graduated with a Physical Assistant degree and now works in Robotic Surgery.
Ben Piripavel - East Stroudsburg University
LHS Class of 2019
Ben Piripavel -
Ben Piripavel -
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg University
Baseball - Outfielder
Baseball - Outfielder
Life at Liberty:
Ben was a part of the LHS Baseball success of the 2017 and 2019 teams. During his time as a Liberty player, Ben had achieved the following:
2x District XI Champion
2017 & 2019 Frantz Trophy
2017 Calling All Sports Rookie of the Year
2019 Calling All Sports Defensive PLayer of the Year
2019 EPC 1st Team
College and Beyond
Ben went on to play for the ESU Warriors. While being at ESU, Ben majored in Business Management. Ben also completed a Masters degree in Organizational Management and Leadership.
ESU Career:
All PSAC East First Team
CSC Academic All-District Team
PSAC Scholar Athlete
2nd all time in Career Stolen Bases & Walks
Lina Perugini - Coastal Carolina & Penn State
LHS Class of 2019
Lina Perugini -
Lina Perugini -
Coastal Carolina University & Penn State University
Coastal Carolina University & Penn State University
Volleyball - Libero
Volleyball - Libero
Life at Liberty:
While Lina was a Hurricane she played volleyball, as a defensive specialist. She accumulated over 1,000 digs, finishing with 1,407 digs in her career. She was named to the District All Star Team and the PIAA All Star Team.
College and Beyond
During her time at Coastal Carolina Lina studied Public Health. Over her 4 years of being a Chanticleer, 1,664 digs. She was named to the Sun Belt Conference All-Sun Second team in 2020. Lina then went on to play at Penn State University, while completing a certification in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Lina now works in cancer research.
Keep checking back as more Liberty Alumni will be added continuously.
If you see an alumni you would like to talk to about their collegiate experience, reach out to Mr. Jupina as he will help you get in contact.
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