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The Nevel Level: Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach Alumni Talk About The Ups, And Downs, Of Playing College Sports

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Hampton Bays grad Shanna Heaney battled through injuries early in her college career but had no setbacks this past season as a senior. COURTESY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Hampton Bays grad Shanna Heaney battled through injuries early in her college career but had no setbacks this past season as a senior. COURTESY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Hampton Bays grad Shanna Heaney battled through injuries early in her college career but had no setbacks this past season as a senior. COURTESY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Hampton Bays grad Shanna Heaney battled through injuries early in her college career but had no setbacks this past season as a senior. COURTESY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Hampton Bays grad Shanna Heaney battled through injuries early in her college career but had no setbacks this past season as a senior. COURTESY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Hampton Bays grad Shanna Heaney battled through injuries early in her college career but had no setbacks this past season as a senior. COURTESY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Hampton Bays alum Trisha Liotta has enjoyed her time at Mt. Ida COURTESY MOUNT IDA COLLEGE

Hampton Bays alum Trisha Liotta has enjoyed her time at Mt. Ida COURTESY MOUNT IDA COLLEGE

Hampton Bays alum Trisha Liotta has enjoyed her time at Mt. Ida. COURTESY MOUNT IDA COLLEGE

Hampton Bays alum Trisha Liotta has enjoyed her time at Mt. Ida. COURTESY MOUNT IDA COLLEGE

Hampton Bays grad Alex Papajohn has played on the football team at St. Fischer's College. NICOLE BOURDON

Hampton Bays grad Alex Papajohn has played on the football team at St. Fischer's College. NICOLE BOURDON

Westhampton Beach alum Bella Recchion is in her freshman season at Syracuse. COURTESY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Westhampton Beach alum Bella Recchion is in her freshman season at Syracuse. COURTESY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

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Drew Budd on Apr 17, 2017
The Press likes to take the opportunity from time to time to catch up with student-athletes from our coverage area who have continued their athletic careers in college. This week,... more

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