Nov. 19, 2015
Signing on the College Line
by THS Media Kevin Losch
Signing a National Letter of Intent is major accomplishment for anyone. These athletes will go on to compete on the next level in their sports and hope to grow while they are in college.
Five seniors are looking forward to playing in college and advance their careers at their new schools.
Senior Annika Kessler signed to play softball at Lindenwood University-Belleville in Belleville, Illinois. Lindenwood University-Belleville is in the American Midwest Conference who went 35-25 overall, and 19-5 in conference play last season.
“I am looking forward to playing with all my new teammates; getting help from coaches and making a new home for the next four years,” Kessler said.
Seniors Van Oswald and Brayden Jensen signed their letters of intent to play at baseball at the University of Illinois-Springfield in Springfield, Illinois. The Prairie Stars, of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, went 22-28 last season overall, and 16-20 in conference.
“I am looking forward to the college experiences, and I’m ready for the new level of competition,” Oswald said.
“I can’t wait to work with the great coaching staff, using the facilities,and all the opportunities that will come my way,” Jensen said.
Senior Nathan Croner, signed to play baseball at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. The Aces, of the Missouri Valley Conference went, 29-24 last season, and 8-13 in conference play.
“I can’t wait to travel all over the country and getting to compete at one of the highest levels in college baseball,” Croner said.
Lexi Hart, senior, signed to play at the University of Minnesota for volleyball. The “Golden Gophers” went 24-3 overall this previous season and went 16-1 in conference play. Lexi will have a good opportunity to contribute to the already great Gophers team.
“I chose the University of Minnesota because I love the coaching staff and the players, but mainly, it feels like home sweet home to me,” Hart said.
All of these student athletes are headed to a bright future and will have numerous opportunities to grow and perform at their top levels of competition.
Five seniors are looking forward to playing in college and advance their careers at their new schools.
Senior Annika Kessler signed to play softball at Lindenwood University-Belleville in Belleville, Illinois. Lindenwood University-Belleville is in the American Midwest Conference who went 35-25 overall, and 19-5 in conference play last season.
“I am looking forward to playing with all my new teammates; getting help from coaches and making a new home for the next four years,” Kessler said.
Seniors Van Oswald and Brayden Jensen signed their letters of intent to play at baseball at the University of Illinois-Springfield in Springfield, Illinois. The Prairie Stars, of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, went 22-28 last season overall, and 16-20 in conference.
“I am looking forward to the college experiences, and I’m ready for the new level of competition,” Oswald said.
“I can’t wait to work with the great coaching staff, using the facilities,and all the opportunities that will come my way,” Jensen said.
Senior Nathan Croner, signed to play baseball at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. The Aces, of the Missouri Valley Conference went, 29-24 last season, and 8-13 in conference play.
“I can’t wait to travel all over the country and getting to compete at one of the highest levels in college baseball,” Croner said.
Lexi Hart, senior, signed to play at the University of Minnesota for volleyball. The “Golden Gophers” went 24-3 overall this previous season and went 16-1 in conference play. Lexi will have a good opportunity to contribute to the already great Gophers team.
“I chose the University of Minnesota because I love the coaching staff and the players, but mainly, it feels like home sweet home to me,” Hart said.
All of these student athletes are headed to a bright future and will have numerous opportunities to grow and perform at their top levels of competition.