Breaking news: Yorktown’s Interlicchio commits to Hopkins
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There will be a pretty strong Yorktown presence at one of the nation’s premier collegiate lacrosse programs for years to come.
I just got off the phone with Yorktown attackman Kevin Interlicchio, the 12th-ranked junior in the nation by Inside Lacrosse Magazine.
Moments before our conversation, Interlicchio gave an oral commitment to accept a scholarship offer from Johns Hopkins. Interlicchio’s commitment came tonight shortly after his return from a visit to Hopkins where he met with coach Dave Pietramala. After being recruited by many of the nation’s top programs, Interlicchio narrowed his choices to Hopkins and North Carolina.
Yorktown’s Kevin Interlicchio, left, the 12th-ranked junior in the nation by Inside Lacrosse Magazine, gave an oral commitment earlier tonight to Johns Hopkins head coach Dave Pietramala after returning from a visit to Hopkins earlier today. (Journal News file photo)
After reaching his decision tonight, Interlicchio informed best friend and next-door neighbor John Ranagan. Within seconds, Ranagan came over to Interlicchio’s house where he playfully tackled him in celebration. The two will be teammates at Hopkins for three years.
Ranagan, a senior midfielder for Yorktown and the 35th-ranked senior in the nation, orally committed to Hopkins in June. Yorktown head coach Dave Marr and assistant Rob Doerr are also former Hopkins stars.
I conducted a Q&A with Kevin on his decision and will put it up here as soon as I get on a computer. (I’m writing this on my Blackberry.) So check back for that later tonight, folks. And in the meantime, be sure to weigh in with your thoughts.
Q & A WITH KEVIN INTERLICCHIO ON HIS DECISION
What were the deciding factors in selecting Hopkins?
John Ranagan was a big influence on my decison. He’s been my best friend since we were old enough to walk, and he’s my neighbor, so right after I told him, he was in my room.
The campus and facilities were incredible. Coach Petro is awesome. He really knows the game and his players very well. Obviously, Homewood Field is amazing. The tradition that Hopkins has is unbelievable and that is something that I really wanted. It’s something like Yorktown — rich in tradition.
And of course, the fan base. Hopkins lacrosse is the biggest sport on campus and the fans come out every game to support the team.
My coaches at Yorktown also had a influence on my decision. They never tried to push me towards one college or another, but the things that they have taught me so far, have all helped me make my decision to attend Johns Hopkins. I’m sure Coach Marr, and Coach Doerr always had a little hope though.
What schools did you visit and what schools were your finalists?
I visited Princeton, Hofstra, Duke, UNC and Hopkins. It came down to UNC and Hopkins. All the schools were incredible though.
How many schools would you say contacted you?
About 25 schools.
When did you reach your decision?
I reached my decison as soon as I left Hopkins today. I knew that Hopkins lacrosse was something that I wanted to be a part of, and it was a special place. I called Coach Petro when I got home.
Could you talk a little bit more about just how big a factor the fact you will be playing with John Ranagan at Hopkins for three years was in your decision?
It really is going to be fun being with John again. It did affect my decision. Hopefully when the time comes, we will be able to represent Yorktown in a NCAA championship game, but obviously, we would much rather represent Yorktown in a state championship game right now.
Are you relieved to have the process overwith and did you enjoy weighing the pros and cons of some of the top programs in the nation?
It is a relief to be done with the process. It was awesome while it lasted though. It was a great time seeing some of the finest institutions in the country. The process still isn’t over though. Of course my grades, as well as John’s, have to stay above average because as well as having great lacrosse, Hopkins is also know for its great academics.
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Mike Dougherty has been covering sports in the Lower Hudson Valley for the last 20 years. After writing extensively about local high school and college athletics for The Journal News and LoHud.com, he spent a decade on the Knicks beat. Mike has also filed stories from the Final Four, NBA Finals, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and World Series. He graduated from Slippery Rock University after spending two years at Kennedy Catholic in Somers and now lives in Brewster.
congrats kevin!!! you deserve it! gonna be fun watching you and johnny represent for years to come!
Congrats Kevin, looks like the Hopkins pipeline has started up again. Another championship for Hopkins and Yorktown is on the way.
CONGRATS KEVIN!!! You deserve everything you have got, cant wait to watch you and John for the next couple years!
Congrats to Kevin and John R. who will be teamed up again at Hopkins. The ironic thing here is to all of you who remember watching Dave Marr play in High School and College is how similar Kevin’s game is to Dave’s, very strong around the crease players with very similar moves. Congrats to both and good luck. Hopkins would love to get the same success from Kevin as they did Dave.
Well done, Kevin. Great school, great lax program, great kid. Looking foward to watching you continue your success. Remembering your strong roots will bring you far. Lots of luck!~
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Congrats KI!! The pipeline is back in business, its about time Petro!
Congrats KI!! you and ranagan are going to be at great duo at JH.. funny you mention the fanbase at Hopkins, now all you need is some of those fans that come painted to your Highschool games to tag along with you!
Congrats KI!!! you and your long time friend john are going to be a great duo at JH. Funny you mention the great fanbase at Hopkins. I hope they’re just as crazy as the fans that come painted and sometimes even in lacrosse gear (john jay game i believe?) at your H.S games.
IMO, this pipeline created by petro could last a long time
And I know some will be mad I bring it up but he did not make Emps…Wonder what Petro thinks of that? Ha..And I feel he is very different from Dave was as a player, as Dave was such a great feeder whereas Kevin is such a sharpshooter..
congrats
Congrats to KI!! It’s a great and well deserved accomplishment for him, good for Town, and continued great “press” for Section 1 lacrosse as kids commit to top D1, D2 and D3 college teams!!
Congratulations Kevin! I remember Kevin walking around the fields as a 5 year old with John, watching his older brothers games. Not ever did I think those two would be playing at Homewood Field in front of 10,000 people! Kevin is such a great mentor and somebody to look up to for our kids in the community. I know my son immediatly asked if he could have a Hopkins jersey! Congrats kevin, now get us some real hardware!
KI has a great shot but also a great vision of the field, much like Dave but Dave still holds records at Hopkins for assists…What can you do there Kevin? haha
Cannot compare Kevin to Dave—NO NYQUIL
Congrats Kevin, you have deserved everything thus far and represent Yorktown proudly! Keep working hard and take care of some business at Yorktown first
Mcnally is smart!
Congrats to KI. Great accomplishment for him. Also great for Town and for the continued great press Section 1 gets for recruits going to the best D1, D2, and D3 lacrosse schools.
whoever mentioned the fan section of yorktown is correct, will john and kev be affected about not having “the crop” to back them up..absoulutly not.. i bet there will be huge “John FANagan’s” at hopkins and Kev will get a great deal of spotlight at hopkins also
but will those fans be the same as the diehard fans that rocked gear to a game that it was pouring…we will find out
hopkins 13’ & 14’
yorktown state champs 09
gettin girls phone numbers..yea yea yea
Real Yorktown fans TRAVEL. There are so many of us who have traveled far and near to watch our boys play. They are not our sons but certainly part of our lacrosse family. I believe this is the “thing” the thing that you can not always put into words, the thing that makes Yorktown lacrosse (and its fans) so great. Kevin & John, WE will be there, at Homewood Field, to cheer you on, just like we were there for those who went before you. We take pride in what our boys accomplish, on and off the field. We all belong to something greater than ourselves. Sounds mushey – but you can not buy this stuff. Bring home the hardware then go to Hopkins, be a Jay, be happy. Its the next step.
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better start making those reservations now, The Inn at the Colonade, right across from Homewood, gets packed real early..(personally prefer the Harbor, myself)
I’m not sure about getting girls phone numbers or the yorktown fan section, but i do know that KI and Ranagan are bringing the great yorktown legacy to JH and will fight for a NCAA title. Good luck to you both, represent section1 lax well!
although i do like the John Fanagan remark, clevar catch phrase LOL.
congrats KI well deserved bro.
Congrats 22, u deserve it, do work on Murphs field and then represent down at HomeWood!