2 Downers Grove South Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Two Downers Grove South High School athletes signed national letters of intent on National Signing Day Feb. 1, the school announced in a release. Peter Becht, a soccer player, signed to play at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Charlie LaCivita, a football player, signed on to play next year at St. Cloud State University.

Letter signing was followed by a ceremony in which the athletes were recognized by their coaches and families at DGS, the release states.

The following are descriptions of both athletes, provided by the school.

Peter Becht

Peter Becht was a three-year varsity starter for the Mustangs at the midfield position. Over his career, he was selected as a two-time WSC All-Conference player, two-time Great Midwest Classic All-Tournament team member, two-time team MVP, 2015 IHSSCA All-Sectional, and 2016 IHSSCA All-State. In addition, he was selected as a member of the 2016 USA Today Pre-Season All-American watch list team. He finished his Mustang career 12th All-time in career goals and 17th All-time in career points. He will continue his soccer career at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Charlie LaCivita

Senior football player Charlie LaCivita from Downers Grove South will attend St. Cloud State University in the fall of 2017. Charlie was a standout two-year varsity starter at South. Charlie started at Tight-End / H Back for the Mustangs. Charlie also contributed in a big way to the special team units as the team's long snapper. Charlie was a good example for his teammates in the way he worked physically on and off the field. Charlie’s teammates would marvel at his competitiveness he displayed on a daily basis.

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