Four Lemont Student-Athletes Make College Commitments

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School seniors have made commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The school said defensive lineman Nathan Ascolani has committed to play football at North Central College; forward Martynas Biskis has signed a National Letter of Intent to play men’s soccer at Lewis University; cheerleader Katie Boyle will continue her career at Grand Valley State University; and goalkeeper Michelle Jerantowski has signed a National Letter of Intent to play women’s soccer at Jacksonville University.

Nathan Ascolani – Career Highlights

• Three-year letterman for head coach Bret Kooi
• Totaled 173 tackles (91 solo), 37 tackles-for-loss, 8.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries during his career, twice earning all-conference honors
• Helped the Indians to a 30-5 record, three South Suburban Conference-Blue Division titles, and two IHSA Quarterfinal appearances
• Was an honorable mention Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 5A selection as a senior in 2017, while also earning All-SSC and all-area honors from the Daily Southtown and Joliet Herald News
• Cited as an All-SSC performer as a junior in 2016
• Was third on the team with 75 tackles (40 solo), second on the squad with a career-high 18 tackles-for-loss, and third on the squad with a career-best four sacks
• High Honor Roll student
• Will play for head coach Jeff Thorne at North Central College, an NCAA Division III institution that is located in Naperville, and is a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

Martynas Biskis – Career Highlights

• Four-year letterwinner for head coach Rick Prangen
• Played in 80 matches over four seasons, totaling 105 points on 45 goals and 15 assists
• Lemont posted a composite record of 41-42-10 in his career, won two South Suburban Conference titles, and won two IHSA Regional crowns
• Earned All-SSC honors, Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-Sectional accolades, and an honorable mention Daily Southtown citation as a senior in 2017
• Started 21 matches and tallied 44 points on 21 goals and two assists
• Led the team and posted career highs in both goals and points
• Led the team in assists, and was second on the squad in points and third in goals
• Plays travel soccer for Sockers FC
• Honor Roll student
• Will play for head coach Evan Fiffles at Lewis University, an NCAA Division II institution that is located in Romeoville, and is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Katie Boyle – Career Highlights

• Three-year member of the varsity squad for head coach Dave Erlenbaugh
• Served as team captain for two IHSA Medium Division State Championship squads, while also being part of an IHSA State Runner-Up team and two South Suburban Conference title-winning squads
• Has earned “Team MVP,” “Most Spirited,” “Best Tumbler” and “Leadership Award” honors during her career
• Also is a member of the ICE All-Stars, and was a two-time World Finalist with Ultimate Athletics
• High Honor Roll student
• Will cheer for head coach Brandy Skantze at Grand Valley State University, an NCAA Division II institution that is located in Allendale, Michigan, and is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Michelle Jerantowski – Career Highlights

• Two-time letterwinner for head coach Rick Prangen
• Expected to start in goal as a senior in spring 2018
• Has started 50 matches in goal over two seasons, making 109 saves and posting a record of 35-9-6 with 34 shutouts
• Lemont has posted a composite record of 38-9-6 during her career, won two South Suburban Conference titles, and twice advanced to the IHSA Class 2A State Finals
• Earned All-SSC honors, Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-Sectional accolades, and a second team Daily Southtown all-area citation as a junior in 2017
• Allowed just nine goals (0.39 per game) and collected 16 shutouts
• Plays travel soccer for Sockers FC
• Also a member of the girls’ basketball program
• High Honor Roll student
• Will play for head coach Brian Copham at Jacksonville University, an NCAA Division I institution that is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Photos provided by Lemont High School.