Playing at the Next Level
Sports Graduates
May 31, 2016
Three graduating LRHS athletes prepare for their next step: playing at the collegiate level. It is a great privilege to be accepted to college, but even better when someone’s hard work is rewarded with a full athletic scholarship or even just the opportunity to play the sport he or she loves.
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Varsity football running back and cornerback Senior Tyler Winbush is proud to transition to the college game starting this fall. Glenville University has recognized his skill as a cornerback and gave him a full scholarship to play at their institution. Winbush said, “This is a great accomplishment; a few of my current and old teammates, coaches and grandparents have helped me get to where I am now.”
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Senior Joshua Fawole will advance his soccer career as a Long Reach varsity soccer captain to a position as a college freshman playing Division 1 soccer at Loyola University with an athletic scholarship. Fawole said, “ I feel very honored to take my soccer career another step higher at Loyola University.” To help him become successful, Fawole stated, “I think I’ve worked pretty hard to get where I am today. I had to challenge myself and push myself to reach my highest potential.”
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Varsity soccer player and Senior Rachel Kim has also won a full athletic scholarship to the University of Charleston to play D1 soccer. Kim said, “I’m glad that I am able to play at the University of Charleston… I have worked really hard to further my abilities to play soccer.”