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Past Athletes Inducted Into High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame In Westchester Past Athletes Inducted Into High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame In Westchester
Past Athletes Inducted Into High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame In Westchester Several standout athletes from years past, including three complete teams, were honored by being inducted into a Northern Westchester high school's hall of fame. The honorees were recognized during a halftime ceremony held at the Lakeland-Somers football game on Friday evening, Oct. 25, Lakeland Central School District officials said.  Those inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame included:  Basketball player Jen Ritz, who graduated in 2004 and was the first Lakeland High School basketball player to play for a Division I team at Iona College (now Iona University). A captain for…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think
Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think His career may have ended prematurely, but a former college soccer player in Westchester found some new ways to utilize his skills and is turning pro. Former Concordia College soccer player and senior Jeffrey Acevedo, of Yonkers, has signed a Pro Esports contract with the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. Acevedo will represent the club at the eMLS Cup, the team announced. Acevedo - who may be more commonly known as “JisForJeff” to his fans and foes online - was signed by the Union following his victory at the Union Esports College Clash, which was hosted by N3rd Street Gamers…

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by Zak Failla