12 AQUINAS LANDMARK | WINTER 2025 QUANTE GILLIANS ’25: D1 Football at Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY) Quante Gillians is a dedicated two-sport student-athlete in football and basketball. • Four-year starter on the Aquinas Varsity Football team. • He has recorded an impressive 31.5 tackles for loss and 29.5 sacks. • Earned recognition as the #1 high school football player in New York State and ranked #57 among defensive linemen in the nation. • Set a new standard at Aquinas and in Section V history with a record-breaking 5-sack game, solidifying his place in the record books. • Named 1st Team All-Greater Rochester, won Section V Defensive Player of the Week twice, and received an astounding 19 Division I offers to continue his football career. • Volunteered with Foodlink to distribute food to families in need across New York, assisted in building homes alongside neighbors, and mentored children in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball programs. Quante will continue his football and academic journey at Syracuse University, where he plans to major in Communications and Business. SAVANNAH HINCHCLIFFE ’25: D1 Lacrosse at The University of Akron (Akron, OH) Savannah Hinchcliffe is a remarkable two-sport student-athlete, excelling in both volleyball and lacrosse during her high school career. • Four-year starter on the Aquinas Volleyball team and named to the AllPrivate Parochial League Team in 2023. • On the lacrosse field, she has been named to the All-Greater Rochester Honorable Mention Team every year and selected to the prestigious All-Greater Rochester Super 16 in 2024. • A five-time All-Independent First Team selection in the Private Parochial League and a member of the 2024 Class D AllTournament Team. • With 224 career goals, Savannah ranks among the top scorers in Section V. • Involvement with Breaking Barriers, an organization that empowers children with special needs to learn and play lacrosse, teaching them that there are no limitations to what they can achieve. • Recognized with the St. Joseph’s Community Service Award for her commitment to helping others. Savannah is thrilled to continue her athletic and academic journey at the University of Akron, where she has earned a lacrosse scholarship. Savannah plans to major in Business and looks forward to reuniting on the field with her sister, Sienna. MOLLY O’TOOLE ’25: D2 Basketball at D’Youville University (Buffalo, NY) As a two-sport student-athlete, Molly played soccer through her junior year but found her true passion in basketball. • Named to the All Greater Rochester First Team, earning Private Parochial honors from 9th to 11th grade, and helping her team secure a Section V Championship and Regional Championship. • As an eighth grader, Molly’s talent and work ethic earned her a spot on the Aquinas JV Basketball Team, and she quickly progressed to Varsity, where she has been a key player from 9th through 12th grade. • Named Primetime Player of the Week twice and earned the distinction of News 8 Spotlight Player of the Week during her junior year. • A remarkable GPA of 97.7, earning membership in the National Honor Society. • Consistent member of the St. Thomas Club and Principals Club. • Volunteered with organizations such as St. Ann’s Community, Buckman Heights School, Foodlink, the Chili Public Library, and Gates Presbyterian Church. Molly will take her talents to D’Youville University, where she has earned an athletic scholarship to play Division II basketball. She plans to major in Nursing, combining her passion for helping others with her drive for success. National Signing Day Celebration We are proud to honor four outstanding student-athletes who are continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate D1 or D2 level: Quante Gillians (D1 Football - Syracuse University), Savannah Hinchcli e (D1 Lacrosse - e University of Akron), Molly O’Toole (Basketball D2 – D’Youville University), and Kessa Sangasy (Lacrosse D1 - Stonehill College). atHletics in action
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