Oceanside college-bound athletes commit to schools

Ten student-athletes at Oceanside High School have committed to their colleges and were celebrated at a signing ceremony on April 2.

Jessica Banta

Banta is a second-year attacker for the Varsity Lacrosse team. She missed time due to injury but has worked tirelessly to become a potent scoring threat from the left side of the attack. Banta will continue her playing career at Marywood University.

Brian Kraemer

Kremer is a three-year varsity lacrosse player and one of the team’s three captains. In the 2023 season, he had 18 points (13Gs, 9A) in only nine games due to an injury that sidelined him for much of the season. Kremer has demonstrated unwavering toughness and possesses strong leadership skills. He will continue his playing career at The University of Scranton.

Brett Moshkovich

Moshkovich was a four-year football player for the Oceanside Sailors. Over his two seasons on the varsity team, he started games on the offensive line. Moshkovich was a glue to the Sailors’ locker room and one of the most respected players in the program. He will continue his football career at SUNY Maritime College.

Maeve Barrins

Barrins has been a starting midfielder for the Lacrosse team for three years. She was selected as an All-Conference player during her Sophomore season and as an All-County player during her Junior season. During the 2023 season, she allied 25 goals, 19 assists which led the team, and 36 ground balls which also led the and 25 draw controls. Her teammates and coaches selected her to serve as captain for the 2024 season. Barrins will continue her playing career at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Grace Di Dominica

Di Dominica is a 3-year starting attacker. She was selected as an All-Conference player during her Junior season. Di Dominica totaled 11 goals, 18 assists, 34 ground balls, and 17 draw controls during the 2023 season. She will continue her career at The University of Scranton.

Jake Lanning

Lanning is a two-year varsity lacrosse player who plays attack for the Sailors. He is a high-character individual who works hard in practice and has continually shown improvement. Jake will continue his playing career at Lycoming College.

Natalie Paul

Paul is a 3-year starting midfielder for the Varsity Lacrosse team. Natalie was awarded All-Conference for her Sophomore season and was named All-County Honorable Mention for her Junior Campaign. Paul accumulated 30 goals, 5 assists, 39 Draw Controls which led the team and 26 ground balls during the 2023 season. She was selected by her teammates and coaches to serve as a captain for the 2024 season. Paul will continue her playing career at The University of Scranton.

Jordana Halpern

Halpern has been instrumental in the Oceanside girls’ Track and Field team’s success. She has been a leader and scorer for the team and has participated in three different championships in her time here. Jordana has achieved All-County Honors multiple times and currently holds second place for the All-Time Mark in the school’s history for the discus. Halpern will continue her athletic and academic pursuits at Pratt Institute next fall.

Michael Madden

Madden is a three-year varsity lacrosse player. Madden was All-Conference after the 2023 season and returns to the 2024 season as the team’s leading scorer with 24 goals and 17 assists. Madden is one of the team’s three captains. Madden will continue his playing career at Adelphi University.

Emma Pagano

Pagano is a 4 year-starting defender for the Varsity Lacrosse team. She is a two-time All-Conference player. Her teammates and coaches have selected Emma to serve as a captain for two seasons. She totaled 30 ground balls, and 28 caused turnovers which led the team during her Junior season. Pagano will continue her lacrosse career at SUNY Cortland.