Eighteen Tabor Academy athletes from the class of 2016 will be off to compete in NCAA Division I sports once they graduate from the School by the Sea. This is a record-breaking year, up from seven students last year, according to a statement released by the school on Friday.

Many of the student athletes took part in a recent ceremony to officially sign their letters of intent with friends and families on hand to cheer them on.

“This is the most kids we’ve ever had” said Assistant Director of Athletics Kelly Walker. “It really speaks highly of our coaches and the depth of our programs, and to the athletes at Tabor who have put in an incredible effort to put themselves in a good position.”

Highlights include five seniors from the girls varsity basketball team, coached by Will Becker. Captain Molly Bent ’16 will play for the University of Connecticut, the NCAA National Champions for the past three years.

There were also three seniors signed from Tabor’s girls crew team, coached by Mike Bentz. Two of the three will continue being teammates next year as they head off to row for Syracuse University.

The complete list of students and their college destination is listed below:

Jeremiah Adams – University of Oklahoma – baseball (Mattapoisett)

Maggie Ahearn – Providence College – basketball (Marshfield)

Molly Bent – UCONN – basketball (Centerville)

Lily Blouin – Syracuse University – crew (Hudson, Canada)

Aarion Bradshaw – University of South Carolina – basketball (Hyde Park)

Hannah Dawicki – St. John’s University – soccer (Fairhaven)

Liz Dognazzi – High Point University – soccer (Hyde Park)

Abby Ellis – Union College – ice hockey (Warwick, RI)

Lauren Feeney – Northeastern University – field hockey (Canton)

Katie Goncalo – College of St. Rose – basketball (Fall River)

Woodard Hooper – College of William and Mary – field hockey (Marion)

Molly Little – University of Vermont – lacrosse (Tiverton, Rhode Island)

Rachel Moore – Boston College – ice hockey (Waquoit)

KK Price – George Washington University – crew (Weston)

Mike Ryan – Union College – ice hockey (Marion)

Shannon Ryan – Boston College – basketball (Plattsburg, New York)

Elizabeth Tarrant – Syracuse University – crew (Marion)

Ben Taylor – Brown University – ice hockey (North Falmouth)