By Gregory Sirico (Athletic Director)
Warwick proudly announces the signing of 6 student – athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and compete in athletics at the division I level. Here are some quick highlights on each or our student – athletes.
Picture included: (From Left to right) Warwick’s Skyler Blanton (ECU), Paige Girardi (Quinnipiac), Kiera Larney (Vermont), Stephanie Malota (LeMoyne), Jackson Mitchell (Binghamton) and Ryan McLaughlin (Hofstra) show off their new school colors at the Press Conference on Warwick HS Campus November 10. Picture by Jason Upchurch (WVCSD)
Skyler Blanton
Warwick Senior Soccer – Lacrosse Athlete
National Letter of Intent to attend East Carolina University of Greenville, North Carolina. Recruited to midfield for the NCAA Division I East Carolina Pirates of the American Athletic Conference. Skyler was recruited by head coach Amanda Moore. Chose ECU over Vermont, UCONN and Delaware who had also expressed interest. She expects to major in Business Administration.
Career Highlights
- 3 Time Section IX Champion
- First Team All Section Selection for Lacrosse
- 95 Goals as a MidFielder
Academic Accomplishments
- Weighted Grade Point Average of 93.7
- National Honor Society, NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Soccer and Lacrosse
- Academic schedule includes AP World History and Honors English
Parents: Eric & Mandy Blanton – sisters Sierra, Reece and Payton
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Paige Girardi
Warwick Senior Basketball Athlete
National Letter of Intent to sign a full Athletic Scholarship to play basketball for Quinnipiac University of Hamden, Connecticut. Recruited to play guard for the NCAA Division I Quinnipiac Bobcats of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Paige was recruited by head coach Tricia Fabbri. Chose Quinnipiac over Manhattan College, Albany and Seton Hall who had also expressed interest. Intends to major in Physical Therapy.
Career Highlights
- Section IX Champion 2022
- First Team All Section Selection for Basketball
- All State Selection
Academic Accomplishments
- Weighted Grade Point Average of 95.7
- National Honor Society, NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Basketball
- President of Sports Medicine Club (Member of Lady Ratz AAU)
- Academic schedule includes AP World and US History…
Parents: Russ & Debra – sister: Reese
Jackson Mitchell
Warwick Senior Baseball Player
National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York. Recruited as a pitcher for the NCAA Division I Binghamton Bearcats of the America East Conference. Jackson was recruited by assistant coach Ryan Hurba. Chose Binghamton over UPENN, Columbia and Sienna University who had also expressed interest. Intends to major in Business Law.
Career Highlights
- Section IX Champion 2022
- First Team All Section Selection for Baseball
- Led team with 5 HR’s, Batted .34 with an ERA of 2.10 with 46 K’s
Academic Accomplishments
- Weighted Grade Point Average of 100.3 AP EVERYTHING
- National Honor Society and Academic Army All-American
- President of Sports Medicine Club (Member of Lady Ratz AAU)
- SADD Decisions Club and Founder of the Sit and Chat Club
Parents: Ben & Marya Mitchell
Kiera Larney
Warwick Senior Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse Athlete
National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Recruited to play midfield for the NCAA Division I Vermont Catamounts America East Conference. Kiera was recruited by head coach Sarah Dalton. Chose Vermont over Southern New Hampshire, Lafayette and Central Connecticut who had also expressed interest. Intends to major in Business.
Career Highlights
- 2 Time Section IX Champion for Lacrosse
- First Team All Section Lacrosse (THR Player of the Year 2022)
- 106 total goals (77 in junior season)
Academic Accomplishments
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average of 95.4
- National Honor Society, NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Soccer, Basketball, Lax
- Sports Medicine Club, S.A.D.D. Club (Member of Metro Lax Club)
Parents: Brian & Kerry Larney sisters: Kaitlyn & Kelsey
Stephanie Malota
Warwick Senior Lacrosse Player
National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for the soon to be Division I LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. Recruited to midfield for the current NCAA Division II LeMoyne Dolphins of the Northeast 10 Conference (joining the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2024). Stephanie was recruited by head coach Liz Beville. Chose LeMoyne over St. Bonaventure, Mercy and Virginia Commonwealth University who had also expressed interest. Intends to major in Sports Management.
Career Highlights
- 3 Time Section IX Champion for Lacrosse
- First Team All Section Midfield Selection
- NYSPHSAA Scholar – Athlete for Lacrosse
Academic Accomplishments
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average of 98.6
- National Honor Society and Spanish Club
- Academic Schedule Includes AP English, Government, College Statistics…
Parents: Robert & Joy sister: Jess, brothers: David, Ryan, Chris
Ryan Mclaughlin
Warwick Senior Baseball and Football Athlete
National Letter of Intent to sign Athletic Scholarship to play baseball for Hofstra University of Hempstead, New York. Recruited to play pitcher, infield and outfield for the NCAA Division I Hofstra Pride of the Colonial Athletic Association. Ryan was recruited by assistant coaches Chris Rojas and Jimmy Goelz. Chose Hofstra University over Maine, George Mason, New Haven and Every College Football Team in a 3 hour radius had also expressed interest. Intends to major in Finance.
Career Highlights
- All Section IX Baseball and Football Player 2022 (1021 REC Yards 2022)
- Junior season batted .381 with 5 HR’s and an ERA of 1.65 with OPS of 1.221
- Football 44 and Captain Baseball and Football
Academic Accomplishments
- Weighted Grade Point Average of 94.7
- National Honor Society, NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Baseball and Football
- Warwick’s October Athlete of the Month
- Academic Schedule Includes AP History, OCCC Calculus etc…
Parents: Denis & Jamie McLaughlin sister: Carly, brother: Joe
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