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May 22, baseball players Eric Knoblock and Kyle Rosen, volleyball player Alicia Roth and cross country runner Ryan Ziolko each committed to playing for a university or college, gaining scholarships and denying further recruitment offers, per NLI regulations.
Knoblock is a pitcher and third-baseman for the Dragons. He’s heading to Olivet University in Illinois this fall to play football and baseball for the Tigers.
Knoblock wants to study business and become an advertising account executive.
‘It’s a good opportunity for continued education and playing sports,? he said of the trip south.
Baseball Coach Andy Schramek said Knoblock is their number one pitcher and a good third baseman.
‘I’m really proud of his development and skill,? he added.
Rosen is a catcher for the varsity team.
‘I love it ? being in every play, seeing everyone,? he said.
Rosen’s on his way to Bellevue University in Nebraska to play for the purple and gold Bruins. He says he’ll study health sciences of physical therapy.
‘They add depth, power and RBI to our team,? said Rosen and Knoblock’s coach. ‘I’m proud of the fact that [they’ll] continue on to the next level.?
Roth will finish out her third year on the volleyball team and second year as captain.
‘She’s the most committed player I’ve ever coached,? said Head Coach Bob Howey. ‘If she’s not in school or doing something school-related, she’s playing volleyball.?
Roth holds the school record for number of digs in a single season (737). She’s also all-region and all-league for 2009.
This fall, Roth plans to study kinesiology of physical therapy at Samford University in Alabama, home of the red and blue Bulldogs.
Ziolko will head to Grand Valley University to run cross country.
‘Ryan has been a big part of our success here over the last four years,? said cross country Coach Stan Ford.
Ziolko has contributed to two league championships, Lake Orion’s first Oakland County Championship and part of the teams five-year Regional Championship title.
‘What more can you say? He had some talented, hardworking teammates to help, obviously, but Ryan was a big part of our success,? Ford said.
This year, LOHS athletes will receive over $1 million in athletic and academic scholarships, according to Athletic Director Bill Reiss.
‘Our students are great athletes and role models,? he said, adding that the school tries to cultivate ‘student athletes,? offering a balance between academics and sports.