JAMAICA, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College head men's soccer coach Brahim Chhab announced Monday the celebratory signing of Troy Joshua Batac ahead of the 2025 campaign. Batac arrives at York College after a trophy-laden high school career.

"I am thrilled to be enrolled at York College and to be able to showcase my academic and athletic abilities."-Troy Joshua Batac

Starting his journey at St. John's Preparatory School in Astoria, Queens, Batac helped the men's varsity squad win CHSAA (Catholic High School Athletic Association) Division A titles in 2021 and 2022. Finishing his career at Lawrence High School, he played a key part in the Golden Tornadoes making the Nassau Class A Championship game in 2023 and 2024. 

Batac is projected to play center midfield at York College and has demonstrated the ability to deputize in multiple defensive roles. Academically, he plans to study psychology.

"Troy is a great addition to the Cardinal family."-Brahim Chhab

Batac joins John Garavito of Newtown High School (read more), Michael Guaman of Aviation High School (read more), and Joshua Flores of Evergreen Charter (read more) as Cardinal commitments for 2025.

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