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11 Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Continue Careers at the Collegiate Level

Two students pose in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The students signs their letter of intent.

On May 7, 2026, 11 West Essex High School student-athletes proudly signed their Letters of Intent, marking an exciting milestone as they prepare to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.

Signing Event

Coaches, families, and teammates gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of each student-athlete, recognizing their dedication, discipline, and commitment throughout their time at West Essex. Each signing represents years of hard work and the continued strength of West Essex athletics.

West Essex congratulates these Knights on their achievements and wishes them continued success at the collegiate level. These 11 athletes join 4 Knights who signed their Letters of Intent this past fall, making a total of 15 students who will be representing WE at the collegiate level.

West Essex Regional School District is proud to be ranked the #1 school district for student athletes in Essex County.

Our Student-Athletes

Natalia Baca

Natalia will be playing women's volleyball at Susquehanna University

Drew Cerqueira

Drew will be playing men's soccer at Caldwell University

Kole Corcoran

Kole will be playing men's wrestling at McDaniel College

Matthew "Matt" Czerwinski

Matt will be competing in men's swimming at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Colin "CJ" Fogg

CJ will be playing baseball at Ursinus College

Caden Lozito

Caden will be playing baseball at Ramapo College

Jake Long

Jake will be playing football at Muhlenberg College

Justin Perini

Justin will be playing football at Tufts University

Santino Perri

Santino will be playing football at St. John Fisher University

Theodore "Teddy" Skopak

Teddy will be playing men's lacrosse at Rollins College.

Luca Tartara

Luca will be playing men's lacrosse at the University of Scranton

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A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Natalia Baca (center) pictured with her mother, Aneta (left), and father, Piotra (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Drew Cerqueira (center-left) pictured with his mother, Catarina (left), brother, Dylan (center-right), and father, Philip (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Kole Corcoran (center) pictured with his father, Kevin (left), and mother, Diane (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Matthew Czerwinski (center) pictured with his mother, Dominika (left), and step-father, Robert (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

CJ Fogg (center-right) pictured with his mother, Tracey (left), brother, Devin (center-left), and father, Derek (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Caden Lozito (center-right) pictured with his father, John (left), brother, Carson (center-left), and mother, Michelle (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Jake Long (center) pictured with his father, Don (left), mother, Nicole (right), brother, Samuel (back left), and brother, Donald (back right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Justin Perini (center-left) pictured with his father, David (left), mother, Tracey (center-right), and sister, Morgan (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Santino Perri (center) pictured with his mother, Jeannine (left), and sister, Victoria (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Teddy Skopak (center-left) pictured with his father, Ted (left), mother, Nicole (center-right), and brother, Nicholas (right).

A student poses with his family in front of a table cloth that says West Essex High School Athletics with trophies in the background. The student signs their letter of intent.

Luca Tartara (center-left) pictured with his father, Luigi (left), mother, Nicole (center-right), and sister, Angelina (right).