Editor's note - this is the third and final part of the series featuring Zephyrs who will continue their athletic and academic careers in college.

Kourtney Cunningham will get her kicks at Rider University, signing her letter of intent with her parents by her side. The soccer standout chose Rider because of its intimacy.

"I liked it since it was a smaller school," said Cunningham. "I liked the campus. I liked the area."

The senior also said that the team's diversity, with a number of players coming from different countries, was another factor that made being a Bronc appealing.

"I thought that was pretty cool having such a diverse team," said Cunningham who is one of five recruits heading to the Lawrenceville, N.J. campus in the fall.

The Broncos play in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and were the 2014 champs of that league, finishing at 12-6-3 on the season.

Cunningham, a 2014 All-Area first team and All-state forward/midfielder in soccer and second team forward in field hockey, said the support of her parents and grandparents played an integral part in her success throughout her playing career.

After tallying 41 goals and 19 assists and leading the Zephs to a District XI Championship during her senior season, Cunningham fielded offers from Rider, Temple, Stony Brook, St. Francis, Mount Saint Mary's and Kutztown.

At Rider, Cunningham will study Healthcare Management. Cunningham knows the importance of academics, making sure she attends to school work once she arrives on campus.

"My parents always stressed academics," said Cunningham. "That helped me a lot. It taught me to focus on hard work and always try to do your best."

She said playing at the next level will be demanding, but understands that "school work comes first."

Still, she wants to have an impact on the season as soon as she arrives.

"My goal is to start as a freshman and make a contribution to the team," she said.

She also said that her coaches were instrumental in making this day possible.

Conor Sullivan will be continuing his playing career at Kutztown University. The Zephs leading receiver from a year ago chose the Division II school after visiting the campus. He'll now be a member of a storied program that includes Hall of Famer Andre Reed as an alumnus.

"I was attracted to Kutztown by the people I met while I was on the visit," said Sullivan who finished his senior season with 40 receptions for 543 yards and five touchdowns. "The players, coaches and every student I met on my visit were very friendly and happy. I wanted to be at place where I like the people I'm going to be with for the next four years and I like the people at Kutztown."

Sullivan emerged as one of the best receivers in the EPC this season, and while many colleges may have passed on the 5-11 senior, Gilbert knows the Golden Bears will be getting a gem.

Sullivan isn't sure what his major will be, leaving his options open for the moment.

"I am going in undecided because I want to study some sort of psychology but I don't know what branch will provide me with the best chance of job placement after college," said Sullivan. "I have set high goals: I want to make dean's list all four years at Kutztown and have a significant amount of playing time my freshman year and hopefully continue to succeed on the field."

Kutztown finished 6-5 last season as a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletics Conference.

Sullivan said that his time as a student-athlete at Whitehall has prepared him for the next phase of his life, laying the groundwork for the future.

"Whitehall football has really prepped me for the next level, I believe." said Sullivan. "We have upbeat practices and play at a high level both in games and during practices, and I believe the discipline I obtained during my four years of Whitehall football will help me for the rest of my life."

Mina Feyrer will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall. The senior swimmer will become part of the Blue Hens Women's Swim and Dive Team where she'll compete in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Feyrer was the 2014 District XI AAA 100-yard Butterfly champion, finishing in 57.14. She also qualified for states in the same event last year. It was her second appearance at the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships, having gone in 2012 as well.

Feyrer said that she's looking forward to a return trip this season.

"Hopefully, I'll be able to go again this year and do a little bit better," said Feyrer.

Feyrer officially visited four campuses, but finally settled on Delaware.

"I chose it because it was a great fit for me and it was everything I loved about all the other schools I visited combined into one," said Feyrer.

Feyrer also felt UD was the right place since it had a veteran coaching staff, along with a huge team that "acts like a family."

"I got along really well with the team; the coaches were really great, and I think it's the best atmosphere so I can get better the next four years."

She'll join a squad that finished this season at 10-4 overall and 4-3 in the CAA. The senior plans to swim multiple events.

Feyrer plans to study sociology with plans on becoming an occupational therapist.

While at Delaware, Feyrer said she was to constantly improve her times in the butterfly, and improve on other strokes as well, notably the backstroke and freestyle.

"That way I'll be able to help the team out when we got to the end-of-the-year meet in a bunch of different events," she said.

Feyrer's success in the pool was a tribute to her strong work ethic. She also thanked her parents for their love and support, as well as her teammates for pushing her at every turn, allowing her to be where she is today.

Her time at Whitehall has taught her many valuable lessons.

"The team has been so close and that made the entire four years really enjoyable," said Feyrer. "That helped me and motivated me a lot."

Her tenure also allowed her to set an example for everyone else, pushing them to do better.