Former Marblehead High School All-State boys soccer goalie David “Rory” Zampese, Class of 2025, is already making a big splash for himself on the Skidmore College men’s soccer team, located in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Three first-year Skidmore College student-athletes, including Zampese, highlighted a group of eight Thoroughbreds recognized by the Liberty League on Sept. 29.
The league honored Zampese as the Rookie of the Week in Men’s Soccer after he led his teammates to a 2-0 victory over St. Lawrence on Sept. 27. He came into the game at the nine-minute mark, and proceeded to come up with four big saves to earn the shutout in his first-ever collegiate appearance. Two days later, he was recognized by the league.
On Sept. 30, Skidmore (5-1-3, 1-0-1) shutout Castleton, 3-0. In this game, Zampese collected his second career win after coming up with one save in the first half. Sophomore Rowan McLear took over the goaltending chores from his freshman teammate in the second half. He was also credited with one save.
In a matter of days, Zampese played 126 minutes in net, quickly establishing himself as an elite soccer goalie in the Division 3 college world.
