Sachem Baseball Alums Earn Top College Honors

Sachem baseball is making its mark at the college level, and two former standouts are receiving some well-deserved recognition for their performances this season.

Richie Heyder, a Sachem East graduate, was named College Player of the Year by Axcess Baseball after putting together an outstanding season at Farmingdale State College. The honor recognizes Heyder's impressive contributions and the impact he made throughout the year for the Rams.

Meanwhile, former Sachem North standout Zach DeMilt also earned a major distinction, taking home College Rookie of the Year honors after a stellar freshman campaign at Adelphi University.

For DeMilt, the award represents an impressive start to his collegiate career. Making the transition from high school baseball to the college game is no small challenge, but the Sachem North graduate made an immediate impression during his first season with the Panthers.

Together, the two awards highlight the continued success of Sachem baseball players beyond their high school days. Heyder's recognition as the top college player and DeMilt's selection as the top rookie give the Sachem community two more reasons to take pride in its baseball tradition.

It's also a reminder of the talent that continues to come through both Sachem East and Sachem North, with former players finding success and earning recognition at the next level.

Axcess Baseball's year-end awards shine a spotlight on some of the top performers across Long Island's college baseball landscape, and this year's honors included two players who once wore the Sachem uniform.

From Farmingdale State to Adelphi, Heyder and DeMilt are carrying their Sachem roots with them while building their own legacies at the college level.