Athletes Sign to Future Universities
Senior Esteban Cardoza signed to play baseball at Texas Christian University in the fall at a ceremony with eight other seniors on Wednesday. Photo by Chad Byrd
By Jacob Richman
On National Signing Day, nine student athletes signed their official letters of intent to play collegiate sports.
“I love the sport that I play, so it feels great to be able to play for four more years,” senior volleyball player Riley Wertzberger said.
The students earned roughly $822,000 combined in scholarships to their future colleges, with a few even receiving a full athletic scholarship to their school.
“The first thing any college coach asks for is the students’ transcripts,” Athletic Director Greg Pels said. “Academics is what sets these students apart from the rest.”
The athletes who signed were –
Riley Wertzberger (Volleyball) – Georgetown University
Raven Presley (Volleyball) – Midwestern State University
Andrew Plese (Swimming) – University of Maine
Maddie Williams (Girls Soccer) – Midwestern State University
Diana Sifuentes (Girls Soccer) – Lubbock Christian University
Esteban Cardoza (Baseball) – Texas Christian University
Deon Gallington(Football) – Bacone College
Dyland Jackson (Football) – Bacone College
Jvon McGee (Football) – Wayland Baptist University
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