O'Neil Scott, a hard-hitting defensive back for Woodrow Wilson, said yesterday that he had made an oral commitment to Syracuse University.
Scott, a 6-foot-1, 175-pounder, made his decision Sunday, choosing Syracuse over Rutgers, West Virginia and Wisconsin. He had made official visits to all four schools.
"I chose Syracuse because I like the arts program," Scott said. "I'd like to major in visual arts, and I also thought they had a great football facility."
Scott attends the Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts School in Camden and has a 3.1 grade point average. He has played organized football for only two years.
"His best football is ahead of him because he hasn't been playing that long," Wilson coach Steve Murray said. "Plus, he's a great kid."
According to NCAA rules, Scott may not sign a letter of intent until Feb. 2.
Perry transfers. Matt Perry, one of the top junior quarterbacks in South Jersey, has transferred from Willingboro to Camden. Camden coach Mark Pease said that Perry enrolled at the school Monday.
"He has good poise and a strong arm," Pease said. "He will definitely help us."
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Perry was a two-year starter for Willingboro and helped the Chimeras win the Olympic Conference National Division title each season. This year, he passed for 10 touchdowns and more than 1,100 yards.
