Record Number of Falcons Pursuing Collegiate Athletics
The class of 2025 represents a milestone year for the athletics program at Friends Select School, |
with a record number of students pursuing collegiate sports. Eight Falcons are continuing their athletic journeys, which speaks to the steady development of our program. This momentum reflects years of intentional investment in athletics, from recruiting high-level coaching staff to ensuring teams compete against stronger opponents and participate in college showcase tournaments. As team success has grown, so has visibility, attracting both college coaches and prospective students who see Friends Select as a school where rigorous academics and competitive athletics can thrive simultaneously. |
While the school has long celebrated alumni who pursue collegiate athletics, director of athletics Bill Klose P’21, ’25 notes that the opportunity now feels particularly accessible. "The goal is not to push students toward collegiate sports, but to ensure that those who aspire to compete at the next level are prepared and have the support they need.”
Looking ahead, new initiatives, such as a dedicated athletics open house, are helping attract prospective students while strengthening recruiting among coaches. Bill and his team also plan to build on the success by continuing to leverage the school’s close-knit community. “We are intentionally smaller, and this allows our students to receive great individualized attention,” Bill explained. “Students benefit from the strong collaboration between athletics and the college planning office. Our varsity coaches are also well connected with college coaches across the region to help our students get noticed.”
Together, these efforts are creating a pathway for future Falcons who follow the class of 2025 into collegiate athletics.
JAY CHILES
Lincoln Trail College, Basketball
As a Falcon, Jay led the team to the playoffs each year, was a 1,000-point scorer, and a Friends Schools League All-League player. For current students, he shared, “When you come across adversity, don’t be afraid to fail. You have to keep pushing. Life gives you the same test until you pass it.”
NORA COLGAN
Temple University, Rowing
Nora was a captain for the tennis, basketball, and rowing teams. For the latter, she won City Championships as a sophomore and junior, and made it to nationals as a senior. “The thing I am looking forward to most is experiencing my first spring season here at Temple,” Nora said. “We have a lot of good competition and big goals this year.”
OWEN COUGHLIN
Lakeland College, Basketball
CONOR HUMOWIECKI
Wesleyan University, Baseball
Conor was a two-time FSL All-League player and helped lead the baseball team to the playoffs multiple times. “I am very much looking forward to playing at the next level and being able to bring with me to Wesleyan the lessons learned at FSS,” he said. “I am also very excited to be able to play the best competition in D3 baseball and contribute to a winning team.”
ISAIAH MARSHALL
Undecided due to late injury (Basketball)
Isaiah was a 1,000-point scorer and FSL All-League player, leading the team to the playoffs each of his years at Friends Select. His advice to upper school athletes: “Continue to always work hard even when things aren’t going your way.”
COLE SEMEL
Emerson College, Baseball
Cole was a two-time FSL All-League player and played a crucial role in leading the team to the playoffs on multiple occasions. “Being able to continue my baseball career beyond high school is something I’ve put my heart into for years,” he said. “Seeing all the hard work I put in paying off makes me appreciate this opportunity even more, and I can’t wait to see what unfolds over the next four years on the diamond.”
OZZY SPIKER
Colgate University, Rowing
“Rowing at Colgate has been a great opportunity to challenge myself, and I’m very grateful that Friends Select was able to introduce me to this sport and prepare me academically for the rigors of being a collegiate athlete,” Ozzy said.
JAYLEN WHITFIELD
Morgan State University—preferred walk-on, Basketball
