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Nasir Green to play football at Mount Union

Name: Nasir Green

High School: Phoenixville Area High School

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Wide Receiver

College Choice: University of Mount Union

Parents/Guardians: Aisha & Rashid Green

Academic/community service: Coach for the Phoenixville Marian Youth Club

College Major: Biology/Pre-Dental

Why did you choose this school?

I chose Mount Union because I think it is the best fit for me.  Mount Union Football is nationally recognized and I look forward to the challenge of playing for such a great program

Reflections on your high school season/career:  ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

I broke my collarbone during my sophomore year, but was happy to be able to recover from that and have good seasons in my junior and senior years.

Goals/expectations for your college career:

I want to continue to improve on the field, get stronger and have the opportunity to compete for a National Championship.

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Mitchell Coll to Daemen College

Name: Mitchell Coll

High School: Phoenixville Area High School

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Goalkeeper

College Choice: Daemen College (NY)

Club Affiliation (If applicable): Montco Alliance

Parents/Guardians: Charlene and Tim Coll

Academic/community service: Works with Phoenixville Area Soccer Club youth players and in the Phantom TV studio.

College Major: Business Management

Why did you choose this school?

I chose this school because it felt like the right fit when I went to visit.  I’m comfortable with the soccer program and academics and am looking forward to school.

Reflections on your high school season/career: 

I had the best four years playing for the Phantoms.  The soccer program taught me how to be a leader and helped my love for soccer grow.

Goals/expectations for your college career:

My goal is to earn a starting spot and to help Daemen make the NCAA Tournament.

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Phoenixville’s Sophia Kopko signs on with Eckerd College

Name: Sophia Kopko

High School: Phoenixville

College Selection: Eckerd College

Sport: Women’s Soccer

Position: Center Back

Club Affiliation: Vincent United F.C.

Anticipated Major: Undecided

Parents: Joe and Jamie Kopko

Academic/Community Service: Member of the National Honor Society, Best Buddies, Varsity Club and Habitat for Humanity

http://papreplive.com/2017/02/01/phoenixvilles-sophia-kopko-signs-on-with-eckerd-college/

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Phoenixville’s Dakota Graham selects Saint Francis University

Name: Dakota Graham

High School: Phoenixville

College Selection: Saint Francis University

Sport: Women’s Soccer

Position: Midfield

Club Affiliation: Vincent United F.C. Crush

Anticipated Major: Major in Secondary Education, Minor in Marketing

Parents: Jim and Debbie Graham

Academic/Community Service: President of Student Government, National Honor Society Member.

http://papreplive.com/2017/02/01/phoenixvilles-dakota-graham-selects-saint-francis-university/

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Phoenixville senior Matt Osisek-Byrne to pitch at Division 2 Kutztown

Phoenixville senior Matt Osisek-Byrne to pitch at Division 2 Kutztown

Phoenixville senior pitcher Matt Osisek-Byrne has signed a national letter of intent to accept a Division II baseball scholarship from Kutztown University.

Matt Osisek-Byrne at a glance

High School: Phoenixville

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Right-handed Pitcher

College Choice: Kutztown

Parents: Dawn Byrne and Kenny Osisek

Major Athletic Honors:Second team All-PAC selection in 2016, team captain

Academic/community service: Camp counselor for Neil Herman’s Phantom Baseball Camps; volunteer at youth baseball camps/programs in various capacities.

College Major: Physical Education

Why did you choose this school? “I chose Kutztown because from my very first visit it felt like the best fit for me.”

Expectations for the upcoming season: “I hope to do what I do best on the mound and help the team get to districts for the 2nd year in a row.”

Reflections on high school career: “My most memorable moment was throwing a one-hitter last year in the district playoffs.”

Coach’s comments: “Matt Osisek-Byrne is very deserving of this. I knew when I got here that he had something special, he just needed a couple minor adjustments and we added a pitch to his arsenal. OB worked hard and trusted myself and the staff. He came a long way in one year and I am very proud of him.”

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