Nolan Buzalka is busy trying to lead Cumberland Valley basketball to another District 3 title. But in his downtime, he was able to make a massive decision about his future.
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The Eagles senior announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he has committed to play college football at East Stroudsburg University.
“This has been a great journey and it feels good to know that I will be spending the next 4 to 5 years as ESU warrior,” Buzalka wrote. “I would like to thank my coaches, family, and everyone that has been on this journey with me can’t wait to see what the future holds! GO Warriors.”
Buzalka, a 6-foot-3, 228-pound tight end says he felt a connection with ESU right away.
“One of the first things that comes to mind in football is brotherhood,” Buzalka told PennLive. “Right when I stepped on campus they were super accepting and it just felt like family there, especially. when I hung out with the players.”
“It just felt right to be around them, and the academics too. They have really good academics at ESU and I want to be successful in life, so it seemed perfect.”
The senior chose East Stroudsburg over IUP and Kutztown, who he also thanked for giving him an opportunity.
He’s thrilled to be through a recruitment that he enjoyed.
“This is great, the whole recruiting process has been so fun,” Buzalka said. “My parents, Cumberland Valley coaches, my trainer Darryl Daniels all helped me get to where I need to be.”
“That’s why I’m so competitive, is because my parents and coaches push me to where I need to be.”
Last year for Cumberland Valley, Buzalka—who says he would “we’ll see” to also trying basketball, with focus remaining on football—caught 38 passes for 423 yards and 3 touchdowns, while recording four tackles-for-loss on defense.
He’s going to try to earn a chance to play immediately at East Stroudsburg.
“My expectations are to work hard,” Buzalka said. “I haven’t earned anything up there yet, so I’ve gotta prove myself. It should be a really fun, competitive team and they get after it at practices.”
“They play the best players, so I have a shot when I get up there to play. But it’s all based off of how much I want it and how hard I’m gonna work.”
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