Connolly signs NLI to play at Brown University

With a gym-filled with family, teammates, coaches, friends and administration, CHS student athlete Jack Connolly signed his National Letter of Intent today to play Football at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Connolly has been a model student athlete here at CHS for the past 3 1/2 years.  He has excelled in the classroom and community while also doing so on the ice and the playing field.  He has worked hard on behalf of others in our community during his time here.  Some of his community service includes- Kids Camp, Learn to Skate, Youth Football coaching and Team Tara in support of cancer research. He is a role model for all young Bulldogs.

Jack's official NLI

Jack with his family

He played a huge part in the resurgence of the football program over the past 4 seasons which culminated in two Hockomock League Davenport Championships during this junior and senior seasons.  He is in the midst of riding a 42 game unbeaten streak as part of the defending State Championship Boys Hockey team- a team that has won 4-straight Hockomock Davenport Titles during Jack's tenure as a key defenseman.  He was also the starting goalie for our Boys Lacrosse team during his freshman and sophomore seasons before limiting his commitments to just two varsity sports as he set his sights on the Ivy League gridiron.

Jack's Head Varsity Football Coach, Dave Bohane, had this to say about Jack on this special day- "Jack was an absolute pleasure to coach. He understood the recruiting process and with the support of his family, he attacked it.  He is a tremendous role model for younger aspiring athletes.  He balances athletics, academics and commitment to community like no other. Brown is getting an outstanding young man."

This was released today by Brown University after the ceremony

Jack had this to say as he reflected on the momentous occasion-
"I want to thank my parents, teachers, coaches, and teammates for all supporting me along the way.  I want to give special thanks to Mr. Folan, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Carty and especially Coach Bohane for all of their hard work and guidance along this long journey from CHS to Brown. I look forward to playing for Coach Perry and Coach McCarthy and spending time and building bonds with my new Bear teammates."

Jack is the oldest of three boys in the Connolly household (Sean- 10th grade at CHS and Liam- 6th grade at GMS).  His proud parents are Scott and Christine.  Scott is also the assistant coach of the CHS Boys Hockey team.

The entire Bulldog community is proud of Jack and wish him well as he takes his talents down route 95 to Brown University.  We will be there supporting you all the way Jack!

Jack surrounded by his Bulldog Football coaches and teammates from the graduating class, as he signs his NLI