Chris Colsey commits to North Carolina lacrosse while excelling in football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Ridgefield senior Chris Colsey, a top wide receiver and North Carolina lacrosse commit, looks forward to joining the Tar Heels next season. Colsey aims to follow his family legacy in lacrosse, with his father and brothers having played at ACC schools. He has made significant contributions to Ridgefield's football team, which is currently ranked No. 8 in the GametimeCT Top 10 poll with a record of 3-1. The Tigers will face No. 6 Ludlowe on Thursday. Colsey has recorded 21 receptions for 379 yards and eight touchdowns this season, establishing a strong connection with quarterback Connor Chojnacki, a Boston University lacrosse commit. Both players aim to build on Ridgefield's recent success in football under coach Jamie Reed.
- •Colsey passes up football for lacrosse at North Carolina.
- •Ridgefield football is 3-1 and ranked No. 8 in the state.
- •Colsey has 21 catches for 379 yards and eight touchdowns.
- •Ridgefield faces No. 6 Ludlowe on Thursday night.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ridgefield's Chris Colsey, a North Carolina lacrosse commit, is one of CT's best football receivers
"Ridgefield's Chris Colsey will follow his two older brothers and father into ACC lacrosse.
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