COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Vista Ridge High School held a signing day for five of its student athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
The athletes, the sport they play, and the school they will attend are listed below:
- Rowan Thompson, track and field, UCCS
- Maddisen Williams, wrestling, Otero Junior College
- Kiary Tapia Martinez, volleyball, Webber International University (Florida)
- Derron Tigget, football, College of the Desert (California)
- Jaylani Jusino, softball, Salem State University (Massachusetts)
Signing a national letter of intent is the next step in their bright futures.
"I'm very excited," said Thompson. "It's very hard to see a lot of track athletes go DII or even DIII, so I'm very glad to do this with a team that is very incredible and is really close to home, so I can be with my family as well as being very successful."
"I'm really excited," said Williams. "Honestly, I can't believe I made it this far, but I have my friends, my family, my coaches, and everyone around me to thank for helping me get this far. Honestly don't know how I would've done it without them."
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