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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Locals officially sign college commitments

The Lehigh Valley had some marquee names make their college futures official on National Signing Day, as four stars from the area signed with Division-I football programs.

Freedom’s Braelin Moore, Bethlehem Catholic’s Justin Kanyuk, Northwestern’s Justin Holmes and Northampton’s Andrew Sharga all made things official during the early signing period.

Moore was an imposing two-way star on Freedom’s lines this past season and is headed to Virginia Tech to play with his brother Kaden, who was a freshman for the Hokies this past season. Moore is slated to play on the defensive line, where he starred this past season registering 64 tackles, 16 for tackles for loss, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles.

The Pates finished 11-3 this past season, winning the District 11 6A title for the second time in school history. They eventually lost to state power St. Joe’s Prep in the PIAA quarterfinals 24-21.

Kanyuk, listed at 6-foot-6, 315-pounds, will join Moore in the ACC, as he’s committed to North Carolina where he’ll be moved to center after playing tackle at Becahi.

Northwestern quarterback Justin Holmes has signed with Kent State, where he’ll be switching positions as well to tight end.

Holmes was a prolific weapon in the Colonial League, throwing for 1,305 yards and 18 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,329 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Sharga was the latest addition to the group, as he signed on to Penn State as a preferred walk-on.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end led the East Penn Conference with 11 sacks this past season, helping Northampton to a historic 12-1 season.

Andrew Sharga of Northampton will head to Penn State as a preferred walk-on.