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Four Titans headed to next level

Posted 5/11/22

By RYAN D. MURRAY

Four Titan seniors signed National Letters of Intent in the Toll Gate gymnasium on Tuesday morning to move on to play college sports.

Dante Faria, a forward and midfielder, …

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Four Titans headed to next level

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By RYAN D. MURRAY


Four Titan seniors signed National Letters of Intent in the Toll Gate gymnasium on Tuesday morning to move on to play college sports.

Dante Faria, a forward and midfielder, will play soccer at New England College for the Pilgrims, who compete in Division III. Faria, who transferred to Toll Gate as a sophomore, was voted to be a captain this season. Faria has played with both Bayside FC and Bayside ECNL Regionals.

“Dante was a leader from the start,” Titans boys soccer coach Mike Kenney said. “Dante came to us as a sophomore and stepped right into a leadership role, even as the newest and smallest kid in the program. He had extensive experience playing in clubs and he came in and he used that. . . He has led offseason conditioning the whole time he’s been with us. Even as an underclassman, guys looked to him to find out what they should be doing to prepare. On the field, he’s a leader, small in stature, but he’s a little buzz saw that runs around and controls the game. A constant leader. He does it right in school. He’s an Academic All-Division player and I expect great things out of him. He’s going to do really well up there and I’m very proud of him.”

Julia Maker, also a captain, plays shortstop and second base, and will join Faria at New England College next year where she will compete in softball.

“Julia has been a leader both on and off the field,” Shana Willis, the Lady Titans softball manager said. “Her dedication to the sport and the team is top-notch. She’s going to have a great future playing softball in college. The effort that this girl has for the game is just second to none, and I couldn’t have chosen a better person to go on to college this year and play softball. She really deserves this and I’m so proud of her.”

Madison Clark, a midfielder and captain, will attend American International College to play lacrosse for the Yellow Jackets, who reside in D-II. Clark is a 4-year starter and has played in three championship games.

“Maddie has done a tremendous job,” Jim Areson, the Lady Titans LAX coach said. “I’m very proud of her. I wish they all played like her and practiced like her. She’s always set the tone at practice and always gave 100 percent. I know she’s going to be successful at AIC and it’s been my pleasure to coach her for four years.”

Captain Zach Scotti, a pitcher and first baseman, will head to Worcester State University to play in D-III for the Lancers. Scotti throws left and bats right.

“Zach is a baseball junkie, always looking to learn more about the game,” Titans baseball manager Nick Durand said. “He is dedicated to his craft and wants to exceed his own expectations. Whether it’s been hitting or pitching, he’s been a positive influence on the program. The program has gotten better because of him. His attitude, his work ethic, he pushes guys to be a little bit better, which is a huge positive.”

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