The Abington Senior High School Athletic Department, administration, teammates, and fellow students today recognized and celebrated Abington’s student-athletes’ accomplishments. Six students and their families and coaches were honored for successfully signing with colleges. Abington Senior High School alumna Madlyn “Maddy” Whitney Evans, who is currently playing professional women’s soccer, was the guest speaker.
The six students who signed today were:
- Leah Simmons – Girls Volleyball to Canisius
- Samantha Lochner – Girls Basketball to St. Peter’s
- Mikki Raymond – Girls Lacrosse to LaSalle
- Emma Garg – Girls Lacrosse to Kutztown
- Kirstin Pedicone – Girls Lacrosse to Millersville
- Nicolette Ray – Softball to Bloomsburg
Guest speaker Maddy Evans, accompanied by her parents and boyfriend, is an American soccer midfielder and defender currently playing for Boston Breakers in the National Women’s Soccer League. In her talk, she gave the celebrated students some advice on college, athletics, and life. Maddy attended Abington Senior High School where she was a two-year letter winner as a freshman and sophomore. During her junior and senior years, she opted to play varsity lacrosse. After Abington, Maddy attended Pennsylvania State University and played for the Nittany Lions from 2009 to 2012. During her senior year, she served as the team captain and played a pivotal role in leading the Nittany Lions to the College Cup Final. Maddy finished her collegiate career with 11 goals, 9 assists, and 31 points.