Chaminade football players Tommy Claro, Henry Kasouf and Anthony Trapani make major college commitments

Chaminade’s football program​​ celebrated a busy week on the recruiting trail before the season even began.

Senior offensive lineman Tommy Claro committed to Harvard University, senior defensive back Henry Kasouf committed to Holy Cross and senior running back/linebacker Anthony Trapani committed to Williams, all within the past seven days.

“It shows you that the program is heading in the right direction,” Chaminade coach Tom Claro said. “Having three guys, let alone one of them being my son, accomplish this in the same week is amazing. It’s a testament to the work these kids have put in and the culture we’ve built here.”

Tommy Claro, the son of the Flyers’ coach, transferred to Chaminade before his junior season after previously attending Tappan Zee. At 6-5 and 260 pounds, he earned a starting spot on the offensive line and helped the Flyers reach the CHSFL AAA semifinals.

After a strong performance at Harvard’s camp earlier this month, Claro received an offer and committed.

“I couldn’t really turn down the academics at Harvard,” Claro said. “That’s very important to me, along with the atmosphere I felt from watching practice and talking with the coaches.”

Claro said sharing the moment with his father made the commitment even more meaningful.

“When I got the news, everything we worked for together, every step of the way that he had been there for me, all paid off,” he said. “I’m just grateful that I’ve had him with me.”

Kasouf, a 6-3, 190-pound starting cornerback, also enjoyed a breakout junior season. After a standout performance at Holy Cross’ camp, he received an offer from the school he had dreamed of attending.

“Holy Cross has been my dream school since I was really young,” Kasouf said. “Both my parents went there, they met there, and my dad played football there. Being able to go through that same experience they had is pretty awesome for me.”

Along with a pair of Division I commitments, Trapani, an anchor for the Flyers on both sides of the ball, made his commitment to Division III Williams of the NESCAC.

“I loved the culture there and the community they had,” Trapani said. “The coaches were super welcoming, and they made me feel like I was a big piece for them.”

He led Chaminade in rushing with 898 yards and 11 touchdowns on 120 carries and recorded a team-high 88 tackles.

With their college decisions behind them, the Flyers’ attention has shifted toward pursuing a CHSFL championship this fall.

“I’m really excited for Tommy and Henry,” Trapani added. “I feel like the commitment to brotherhood and the hard work we’ve been putting in is really starting to show. I think it’s going to show this season as well.”