Three de Toledo High School Student-Athletes Sign College Letters of Intent

In front of family, friends, and peers, the student-athletes officially signed letters of intent to bring their athletic talents to the collegiate level in Fall 2024. The student-athletes were honored by de Toledo staff and spoke about their athletic careers.

"As a former coach, I am in awe of our student-athlete’s determination and grit,” said Mark Shpall, de Toledo’s Head of School. “Having three seniors sign college letters of intent this year – including James Heller’s impressive D1 offer to play baseball at the University of Dayton – is a huge moment for our school.” 

A multi-year star for the de Toledo baseball team, James Heller committed to the University of Dayton and was recruited by USC, Michigan, and Cal Poly. The first D-1 baseball commitment in de Toledo history, James had a 1.28 ERA and hit .367 for de Toledo’s baseball team in Division 6 of the CIF Southern Section.

Also from de Toledo’s baseball team, Keller Slotnick committed to Shorter University in Rome, Georgia – becoming the first D-2 baseball commitment in de Toledo history.  

Sydney Greene, a member of the de Toledo swim team, committed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. As Team Captain of the swim team, Sydney was a key contributor for the Jaguars who compete in CIF-SS Division 6. Sydney has been a member of the prestigious Sea Cadet program for two years, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. She has completed Recruit Training, Coast Guard Maritime Interdiction Law Enforcement Training, as well as the Petty Officer Leadership Academy (where she was awarded the Honor Platoon). This past summer, Sydney completed CAL Fire’s prestigious CAL Fire Camp Cinder in San Luis Obispo, and was one of just 30 women selected out of 600 applicants to participate.