Next year, a large contingent of Lakota East athletes will be packing their bags and heading off to compete at the collegiate level.  After the completion of outstanding interscholastic careers, these extraordinary athletes were recognized Friday morning at the annual Lakota East Athletic Department Spring Signing Event.   Twenty-three seniors representing 14 different sports were recognized with a host of family, friends, coaches, and staff there to celebrate this special event in their lives.  Over 21 colleges and universities from around the country are investing thousands of dollars in college tuition commitments to this amazing group of athletes.  

Only a very small percentage of high school athletes are fortunate to receive the opportunity to play at the collegiate level.  Besides the significant individual athletic accomplishments of these Thunderhawks, dedication, character, and academic achievements are common expressions that characterize this special group.

Below is a list of the athletes who were recognized:

A’zariyah Bryant
Track and Field
University of Illinois

Sydney Chenault
Basketball
University of Cincinnati - Clermont

Jaden Coles
Basketball
Thomas More University

Isabelle Gomez
Swimming
Liberty University

Olivia Hines
Basketball
Tiffin University

Thomas “T.J.” Kathman
Football
University of Dayton

Charlie Kenrich
Football
Purdue University

Adam McDonald
Swimming
West Virginia University

Natalia Morales
Soccer
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Sebastian Navarro
Volleyball
Hiram College

Jaiden Palmore-Lett
Football
Ashland University

Jack Pascoal
Soccer
Wittenberg University

Kobe Peck
Basketball
Hanover College

Greg Roberson
Football
Ashland University

Nathan Rosario-Santos
Football
Notre Dame College

Eryn Rose
Rowing
Michigan State University

Sarah Sewak
Basketball
Huntington University

Colten Simkins
Lacrosse
Wittenberg University

Cameron Uhl
Golf
Otterbein University

Ethan “E.J.” Upton
Lacrosse
Earlham College

Caleb Van Hooser
Football
Indiana State University

Cody Watkins
Baseball
Thomas More University

Joe Wilson IV
Golf
The Ohio State University

Ian Zech
Volleyball
Thomas More University