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Eight Norfolk Academy seniors committed on November 12 to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

The eight add to a long list of Bulldogs playing college sports. There are currently several dozen NA alums competing at the collegiate level, in a variety of sports and at a variety of divisions.

⚽ Maria Delyannis, Women's Soccer – West Virginia University

🥍 Eliza Everett, Women's Lacrosse – Franklin & Marshall College

🚣‍♀️ Zofia Lehmann, Rowing – University of Notre Dame

⚾ Sam Light, Baseball - Rochester Institute of Technology

🏃‍♀️ Adaline Scott, Track and Field – Colby College

⚾ Davis Steadman, Baseball – The University of the South - Sewanee

🥍 Maryellen Violette, Women's Lacrosse - Roanoke College

🏈 Hunter Winn, Football – Liberty University

At our signing ceremony, each student-athlete gave heartfelt thanks.

A few samples:

“To my coaches at Norfolk Academy, whether in winter or spring, thank you for pushing me to work my hardest and always be the best version of myself."

“To my teammates and friends, thank you for being my second family. We've gone through tough workouts, freezing cold practices, and unforgettable races together. You've been there for every lap, every win, and every setback. You have pushed me to be stronger, faster, and better every single day."

“I wish to extend my thanks to the teachers at Norfolk Academy and the Norfolk Academy athletic department for helping me grow into the student-athlete I have become."