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7 Iona Prep Athletes Commit To Colleges

The roster includes five future Division I athletes.

Back row from left, Stephen Krug, Danny Riccio, Douglas “Chip” Cameron and Kevin O’Connor; front row from left, Anthony DeFabbia, Pedro Bravo and A.J. Kovacs.
Back row from left, Stephen Krug, Danny Riccio, Douglas “Chip” Cameron and Kevin O’Connor; front row from left, Anthony DeFabbia, Pedro Bravo and A.J. Kovacs. (Courtesy photo)

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Seven Iona Preparatory School scholar-athletes recently committed to playing collegiate sports as part of the school year’s first National Signing Day, including five future Division I athletes.

Joined by classmates, coaches and family in an ESPN-style event, the following Gaels committed:

  • Pedro Bravo – Track & Field, Wake Forest University (D-I)
  • Douglas “Chip” Cameron – Lacrosse, Colgate University (D-I)
  • Anthony DeFabbia – Baseball, Stetson University (D-I)
  • A.J. Kovacs – Wrestling, NC State University (D-I)
  • Stephen Krug – Lacrosse, Muhlenberg College (D-III)
  • Kevin O’Connor – Lacrosse, Franklin & Marshall (D-III)
  • Danny Riccio – Lacrosse, Furman University (D-I)

“This is one of the best days of the year to be a Gael. After all the hard work, sacrifice and dedication these young men have shown, today is a day to celebrate,” said Athletic Director Bernard A. Mahoney. “And this is just the beginning. We can’t wait to see all that is still to come for these tremendous scholar-athletes.”

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