PITTSBORO — Seaforth High School celebrated 10 seniors signing to their respective college athletic programs Tuesday.
The lineup of talented athletes included state champions across different sports and multiple Division I signings. Here’s a rundown of Seaforth’s latest college signees:
Gabby White (Virginia)
White will continue her basketball career at Virginia. The 5-foot-10 guard committed to the Cavaliers in July and officially signed with the program on a financial aid agreement in November. White put together a stellar career in four seasons at Seaforth, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer and a key contributor to the building of an elite girls’ basketball program in Seaforth’s short history. Prior to the end of her senior year, White has racked up three all-conference selections (three-time conference player of the year) and an all-state selection for the 2023-24 season. She’s led Seaforth to two regional final appearances including a state title appearance in 2023.
Jack Anstrom (NC State)
Anstrom, one of Chatham County’s most decorated athletes, signed to NC State for cross-country. The six-time state champion committed to the Wolfpack in September months before winning his third straight cross country title and becoming the fifth three-time cross country champion in NCHSAA history. Anstrom also won state championships for track and field, taking home the crown for the 2024 1A/2A indoor 3,200-meter run and the 2024 2A outdoor 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs. He’s earned four cross country conference runner of the year honors.
Will Cuicchi (Charlotte)
Cuicchi, another standout Seaforth runner, will continue his track and field career at Charlotte. Cuicchi has won three state championships prior to the conclusion of the 2024-25 sports year, including the 2023 and 2024 1A/2A indoor 1,000-meter runs and the 2024 2A outdoor 800-meter run. He finished fifth in the latest 2A cross country state championship race.
Kaitlyn Zanga (UNC)
Zanga signed to UNC to further her outstanding fencing career. As of Sunday, Zenga, a member of the Apex Fencing Academy, has achieved 17 gold-medal finishes with an all-time record of 492-219.
Emma O’Rourke (Gardner Webb)
O’Rourke signed to Gardner Webb’s women’s soccer program. As a midfielder and a defender, O’Rourke recorded 17 goals and 205 steals in her first two varsity seasons. She was a crucial piece to the Hawks’ state championship run in 2024 as she helped Seaforth’s defense give up zero goals in the playoffs.
Layne Armstrong (Mount Union)
Armstrong signed to continue his wrestling career at Mount Union. Wrestling at 126 pounds in 2024, Armstrong claimed his first individual state title in last year’s 2A tournament, and his victory also sealed Seaforth’s claim to the individual team state title. The win made the wrestling team the first ever team sport state champion in school history. This season, Armstrong is ranked the No. 1 132-pound wrestler in the NCHSAA’s 2A classification according to Rank Wrestlers. He has won three consecutive individual conference titles.
Evan Hepburn (Bucknell)
Hepburn signed to Bucknell’s swimming program. The standout swimmer won the 1A/2A boys’ 100-meter breaststroke state championship Saturday, finishing the race with a time of 56.17 seconds (qualified for All-American consideration). Hepburn has earned all-conference honors three times.
Benjamin Lajoie (Ithaca)
Lajoie will continue his swimming career at Ithaca College. He is a three-time all-conference swimmer, and he helped two relay teams to second place in the state championship meet over the weekend.
Cameron Exley (Mary Washington)
Exley signed to Mary Washington for Lacrosse. At the attack and midfielder positions, Exley has recorded 134 goals, 44 assists and 225 shots on goal prior to his senior season this spring.
Kendall Anderson (Geneva)
Anderson signed to Geneva College to continue her volleyball career. She recorded 145 kills, 155 aces and 165 digs in her career. She was a crucial senior leader for the Hawks during their 2024 season that ended in the state final.