3 Coral Springs Charter Student-Athletes Continue Success at Next Level

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Uploaded: 2023-07-21T12:28:47-04:00
Description: While several current Coral Springs Chater student-athletes are working toward playing in college, the Panthers have had many former students go on to the next level with success.

by Matt Rothman July 21, 2023

by Matt Rothman July 21, 2023 42 views

3 Former Coral Springs Charter Student-Athletes Continue Success at Next Level

Chris Kahler, Gianna Boccagno and Shannon Doherty. {Athletics}

By: Matt Rothman

While several current Coral Springs Chater student-athletes are working toward playing in college, the Panthers have had many former students go on to the next level with success.

Chris Kahler is officially set to transfer to Eastern Carolina University after making his first college debut against them at George Washington University.

“It is no secret that ECU has been a powerhouse program that has been on the brink of Omaha for several years now, and that really excites me,” Kahler said. Omaha has been an absolute dream of mine, as well as playing postseason baseball, and ECU is not only known for it but a program that excels in those bright lights.”

Former Coral Springs Charter Ace Chris Kahler Picks His Next School

Chris Kahler pitching in the Cap Cod League. {Contributed}

A 2020 graduate, Kahler played three years on the varsity baseball team under Head Coach Charlie Fine and went 10-2 with an ERA of 2.22. He struck out 131 hitters in 94.2 innings and recorded a pair of saves.

After pitching in 38 games in his first two years in college as a freshman, Kahler shined on the mound as a junior, going 4-3 with an era of 3.57. He was a two-time Pitcher of the Week Winner and led the conference with a 1.19 WHIP.

Kahler also pitched a pair of complete games and was selected to the Atlantic 10 Second Team All-Conference Team. He plays Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cop League in summer ball and is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.05.

“I’ve met so many different guys from different schools, and it creates new friendships and memories with those guys,” Kahler added. “It’s even better because everyone seems to be very like-minded and have the same goal to get to the next level, so everyone comes here with a purpose and doing what they have to show what they’ve got, and I love every minute of it.”

The Panthers also had a former softball player sign professionally in Gianna Boccagno. She is set to play for Athletes Unlimited after graduating from CSC in 2018. This is a professional softball league founded in the United States in 2020.

Boccagno won four State Championships as a catcher, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 118 RBIs. She started her college career at Boston College and hit 22 home runs there before transferring to Arizona State University, where she was a catcher in 26 games.

Shannon Doherty of UCF was named Scholar-Athlete of the Year in the AAC Conference. While shining in the classroom, Doherty, a 2020 graduate from CSC, had an excellent season for the Knights with nine home runs to increase her career total to 29, which ranks the fourth most in program history. Doherty also had 38 RBIs to land a spot on the All-Conference Team. She is set to play her final year of college softball in 2024.

Coral Springs Charter graduate Shannon Doherty {CSC Athletics}

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