Quotes from Bigler press conference

Here is a synopsis of the press conference yesterday where E-town senior Becca Bigler announced her intentions to attend Division I Hofstra University to play softball.

Shane Piper, EAHS athletic director.
"I would like to offer my congratulations to Becca and her family. It's not every day that we have a student-athlete signing to go to a Division I school."

Andy Derr, EAHS varsity field hockey head coach
"You deserve everthing you've gotten and it couldn't have happened to a greater kid."

Mike Pericci, EAHS varsity girls basketball head coach
"For the four years that I've had Becca, she been one of the most talented athletes I've seen, boys or girls. She's very humble and modest. On behalf of the girls basketball program, we thank you for being a part of our family."

Gary Wylde, EAHS varsity softball head coach
"Becca has had an impact on each of the programs she has been a part of. She's been a tremendous role model and her work ethic is second to none."

"She's had some major accomplishments, but the thing that's special about Becca besides her terrific work ethic is her being a teammate. The things that make her the happiest is the things that her teams do."

Becca Bigler:
"To see everyone her to support me is incredible and greatly appreciated."

To her parents: "You are the reasons my dreams became a reality. Without you and all of your sacrifices, this dream would not have been able to become a reality."

Kudos to Shane Piper and the EASD administration for putting together a very nice event. It was an emotional moment for Bigler as teammates from all of her sports came in to support her, including the entire girls basketball program, who took time away from open gym to stop in. For more on Becca's signing, pick up the Nov. 20 issue of the Chronicle.