12 New Trier Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

A dozen seniors shared their intentions to continue their athletic careers in college at a pair of ceremonies Nov. 9.

Divided into a morning and larger afternoon group, the students donned apparel from their chosen schools and gathered with family and coaches to sign NCAA Division I letters of intent.

Patch spoke with a few of the athletes about their goals and how they decided where to compete.

Maggie Lyon of Wilmette, basketball, : “The academics are great. I really wanted my parents to see all my games. It was really important for them to still be part of my basketball career. I’m really hoping to win Big 10 tournaments with them.”

Jack Connelly of Kenilworth, lacrosse, Providence College: “Academically and athletically it fit. I love the coaches and fell in love with the school. They want to win.”

Molly Moorison of Northfield, softball, Georgetown University: “It’s the perfect school for everything I needed. The coaches were incredible. The program’s still rather new. It’s only in its seventh year now, so I’ll be able to come in and build a tradition.”

Josh Perlmutter of Glencoe, baseball, Northwestern University: “My dad went there. It’s Big 10 baseball and great academics obviously. I love Chicago.”

Meredith Fischer of Winnetka, rowing, Stanford University: “I just fell in love with the school, just being out in California. The atmosphere was casually awesome. There’s a collaborative, non-competitive approach throughout the whole school. I just got a gut feeling when I went there and I guess you just have trust your gut."

The other students signing letters of intent were Jared Hiltzik, tennis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne; Elizabeth Good, swimming, Michigan State; Samantha James, swimming, University of Virginia; Nick Killeen, swimming, University of Michigan; Max Grodecki, swimming, University of Wisconsin; Campbell Lipe, baseball, Lafayette College; Sam Skinner, swimming, Duke University; and Emily Swift, rowing, University of Wisconsin.