Albany Academy for Girls senior Caroline Gersuk looks to make a pass in practice during the 2009 season. The Bears advanced to the New York State regional final. (Photo by J.S. Carras — The Record)

Caroline Gersuk officially put pen to paper Monday afternoon, signing her National Letter of Intent to play for Division I powerhouse Northwestern University.

The Wildcats have won five consecutive NCAA titles and have posted a 106-3 record over that span.

Gersuk's older sister, Ashley, was the goalkeeper on the perfect 2005 squad that started the streak.

Albany Academy's Caroline Gersuk (10) celebrates second half goal against Glens Falls during high school girls Class C Championship lacrosse action Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at UAlbany. Albany Academy defeated Glens Falls 12-8. (Photo by J.S. Carras - The Record).

The Bears advanced all the way to the regional finals and Gersuk is looking forward to a big senior season in the spring now that her college decision is out of the way.

"Thankfully, she’s self-motivated and she’s a true role model on and off the field," AAG head coach Greg Giombetti said. "Last year, we had the pleasure of going all the way to the regional finals and as soon as we walked off the field after defeat, the first thing she said to me was, ‘We’re getting to states next year.’ So it’s the inner drive that really keeps her going."

Carolnie Gersuk is all smiles after signing her National Letter of Intent Monday. Parents Joe and Julie look on. (Signing photos by Tom Killips - The Record).

Julie Gersuk gives daughter Caroline a big kiss on the forehead in celebration of her signing with Northwestern. Albany Academies Director of Athletics Paul Gallucci is in the background.

Caroline will be busy playing squash with Giombetti this winter, looking to develop more hand-eye coordination and have some fun at the same time.

"We're both very competitive with each other and I play with a couple of my lacrosse teammates as well," she said. "I’m not very good at it yet, but I’m working on that and hopefully I'll get a little bit better. It’s fun for a little bit of cross training."

Make sure to read the full story on Caroline in Tuesday's edition of The Record.

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La Salle Institute seniors and South Troy Dodgers standouts, Will Remillard (left) and Dave Roseboom, were all smiles after making their college decisions in October. (Photo by Mike McMahon - The Record).

Remillard, who is headed to Temple, and Roseboom, who will attend South Carolina Upstate, also put pen to paper this afternoon at La Salle.

Read the story on their college decisions, which ran in The Record on Oct. 6, by clicking here.