L-R: Dylan Iorgoveanu, 17 (Queens, NY) Stony Brook University (DI Football); Sam Bisesi, 18 (New Canaan, CT) Texas Christian University (DI Football); Dan Pauletti, 17 (Rye Brook, NY) Ithaca College (DIII Football)
Three Iona Preparatory School scholar-athletes committed to playing collegiate sports. The ESPN- style event held at the Tully Gym included remarks by Athletic Director Ryan Mahoney, Varsity Football Head Coach Joe Spagnolo, and other school dignitaries, with proud parents, teachers, and fellow students watching remotely on LocalLive.
The following Gaels committed:
Dylan Iorgoveanu, 17, Queens, NY
COMMITMENT: D1, Stony Brook University
SPORT: Football, Wide Receiver
OTHER OFFERS: Stonehill College, Lehigh University
SPORTS at IP: 4 years of Football & 2 years of indoor & outdoor Track & Field
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CHSFL Semifinalist in 2022 & 2023. Member of the 2021 CHSFL & New York State Catholic Football Championship Team.
CHSFL All-league, All-County, CHSFL Golden Eleven Recipient award goes to top student-athletes in the CHSFL.
Westchester County Golden Dozen Finalist.
Team Captain of the 2023 football team.
CLUBS AT IP: Strength & Conditioning club received first honors.
GPA: 94
OUTSIDE IP: Volunteered About U outreach, Non-profit organization, which provides tutoring and strength training for inner city youth.
Sam Bisesi, 18, New Canaan, CT
COMMITMENT: D1, Texas Christian University
POSITION: Football Kicker/Punter
OTHER OFFERS: Elon University, Army West Point, Syracuse University, Oklahoma State University, Michigan State University
SPORTS at IP: 2 years of football, 1 year of varsity golf.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1st Team All-State, Special Teams player of the year in CHSFL, All-County. Member of the 2022 & 2023 CHSFL Runner-up/Semifinalist football team.
CLUBS AT IP: Chess Club, Nutrition for Fruition Club
GPA: 88
OUTSIDE IP: Sam volunteered for 3 years at Skating for everyone, which is a non-profit organization in Norwalk, CT that teaches under privileged kids how to ice skate
Dan Pauletti, 17, Rye Brook, NY
COMMITMENT: D3, Ithaca College
SPORT: Football
POSITION: Center/Offensive Line
OTHER OFFERS: Merrimack College, Sacred Heart University, Hobart College, New Haven University
SPORTS AT IP: 4 years of Football & 2 years of baseball.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CHSFL Semifinalist in 2022 & 2023.
All-County, All-League CHSFL, Team Captain in 2023, First Team Offense on Prep RedZone.
CLUBS AT IP: Strength & Conditioning Club, Sports Management Club.
GPA: 82
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