RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Bob Herzog of Newsday reported that rising senior midfielder Ryan Bitzer '17 (Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-1.811929/bitzer-earns-3-star-rating-for-riverhead-1.3912318

Ryan Bitzer '17

Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS

Midfield

6' 165lbs

#10

Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) was named Team MVP in both lacrosse and basketball, and also Riverhead News Review's Athlete of the Year. He is the eleventh member of the Class of 2017 so far.

-Joe Werkmeister of the Riverhead News Review interviewed head lacrosse coach Victor Guadagnino on Ryan Bitzer '17, who said of Bitzer: “His field vision is fantastic... not a big verbal guy, he’s a doer. He leads us by example and that’s what we’re counting on.” http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2012/03/35215/boys-lacrosse-preview-blue-waves-look-to-climb-out-of-basement/

Point guard Ryan Bitzer '17 is also lettered in basketball, garnering Team MVP honors as a junior. Bitzer was also named to the LI Basketball Best Players on Long Island Honor Roll.

Bob Liepa of the Riverheads News Review interviewed Riverhead HS basketball coach John Rossetti, who said Bitzer is “...in high-pressure situations all the time, so he’s used to it... a great kid, a great player”. http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2012/02/34522/boys-basketball-riverhead-wins-playoff-opener-faces-no-3-deer-park-today/

In 2011, as a junior, Ryan Bitzer '17 lead the league and division by throwing for 1705 total yards (190/game) and 11 touchdowns.

Bob Liepa of the Riverhead News Review interviewed Bitzer on being the star quarterback for Riverhead HS football. Head coach Leif Shay said of Bitzer: "We always knew he was good. … He’s so calm under pressure, and his poise is his greatest attribute. He doesn’t let things rattle him at all.” http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2011/09/22684/football-blue-waves-lead-top-ranked-east-islip-at-the-half/

In addition to being a quarterback, Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) also plays defensive back and kicker.

2012 All County

2012 Team MVP

2012 Team Captain

2012 Stats: 29G, 20A; 90GB

2011 Stats: 8G, 8A; 38GB