By Zack Sulkis – Social Media Editor-in-Chief

The Jonathan Law baseball team had a huge Signing Day this year with four members signing to play baseball at the collegiate level.

The team had three pitchers sign to play Division I baseball at Rutgers University, George Washington University, and Virginia Commonwealth University and another sign to play Division III at Gordon College.

“I believe the Signing Day went very well,” Law baseball coach Mr. Simler said. “It is an important day that shows the hard work and dedication that the seniors have put forth to fulfill their goal of playing baseball at the collegiate level.”

Hunter Hoxie is a pitcher for Law who quickly burst onto the Connecticut baseball scene his freshman year accumulating many accolades. In the middle of his sophomore year, he announced his verbal commitment to Rutgers University to pitch for the Scarlet knights. 

“The thing I’m looking forward to the most about college is competing and traveling with the team,” Hoxie said.

Declan Wywoda is a two-sport captain at Law with many baseball accolades. He is also an All-State soccer goalie. Wywoda will be pitching for George Washington University in Washington, D.C. after he announced his verbal commitment at the end of his sophomore year.

“I am looking forward to traveling to different colleges and playing in high-level competitions,” Wywoda said. “I like to be challenged and I am excited for the new experiences of playing against colleges from all over and building myself into a better baseball player.” 

Brian Goglia is a pitcher who played all three years of high school but truly burst onto the scene his junior year being named All-SCC. Goglia announced after his junior season his verbal commitment to pitch for Virginia Commonwealth University after graduation.

“I’m looking forward to trying and being the best baseball player I can be with all of the training and practices,” Goglia said. “Also playing the best competition.”

Tyler Fonck is a valuable shortstop for baseball team and has been a staple on both offense and defense for the Lawmen for many years. Fonck recently announced his verbal commitment just before Signing Day – he will be playing for the Gordon College Lions. 

“I am looking forward to meeting new people and traveling with the team, I am also looking forward to developing as a player and a person in college,” Fonck said. “Also, playing in front of a bigger crowd is going to be really fun and exciting for me.”

Simler is very proud of these players and looks forward to seeing what they accomplish over the next four years.

“The dedication and work ethic of the seniors that are going to play at the next level will continue to serve them well,” Simler said. “They all possess the attitude that they want to get better everyday and that will ensure that their skills will continue to improve.”