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 In
an attempt to reconnect with Kingsway graduates of the past,
we will be running an ongoing series where we highlight the
exploits of former Dragons. We will recall what they did
collegiately as well as post-collegiately. Their professional
exploits may also be indicated. Hopefully, it allows the local
community to see what became of our former athletic greats.
Melissa Sanger- An All-South Jersey goalkeeper for the Dragons
as well as a top player for the softball and basketball teams,
she moved on to LaSalle where she became one of the top
collegiate Division 1 goalkeepers in the country. She set the
all-time LaSalle career record for shutouts and wins.
Ozzie Huerta- The former South Jersey Group 3 cross country
champion graduated from Kingsway in 2006. He then attended
Gloucester County College where he became the most decorated
athlete in GCC history. He won a remarkable six junior college
national championships (in the 3000 meter steeplechase, the
5000 meter run, and the 10,000 meter run). He was named Junior
College National Track Athlete of the Year twice. He continues
to be one of the top post-collegiate road racers in New
Jersey.
Michelle Carrocino- One of the greatest all-around athletes to
ever come out of Kingsway, she earned varsity letters in
soccer, track and field, and tennis. She even was the State
Group 3 long jump champion. After graduating, she moved on to
Rowan where she was a many time All-Conference player in
soccer. She currently teaches at Kingsway and is the varsity
girls tennis coach as well as a throwers coach for the girls
and boys track and field teams.
Dan Meyers- After his time at Kingsway, Meyers starred at
James Madison University where he led his team into the NCAA
tournament. In the 2002 Major League Draft, he was selected by
the Atlanta Braves with the 34th pick in the 1st round. After
stints in the Braves Double-A and Triple-A affiliates, he was
called up to the Majors in 2004. At the conclusion of the
season, he was traded to the Oakland Athletics. He remained
with the A’s organization for four years. He later spent time
with the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, and
Baltimore Orioles. He ended up appearing in 103 Major League
games.
Kelsey Dominik- Dominik, the 2011-12 NJ Gatorade Player of the
year in softball, currently is a freshman at Temple. She
recently was named the Atlantic-10 Rookie of the Week after
collecting 3 homeruns and 10 runs batted in (as well as a 2-0
pitching record) in a one-week span.
To be continued……..
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