Sign Me Up

by Diana Camacho | November 12, 2021 11:48 am

Signed, sealed, delivered. National signing day brought Elkhorn’s student-athletes to the gymnasium to take the last step in making their future official. Eight students from the class of 2022 officially signed their commitment to collegiate institutions to further their athletic and academic careers. This was the first year the ceremony was made to be a large public event. In previous years, the signings were done in the counceling center, conference room, or in the lecture hall.

“With this being my first year I just kind of looked around and asked myself ‘What can I do to make this occasion a little bigger,'” first-year activities director, Sara Fjell said. “We hosted it in the gym this year. It was really nice seeing teammates and friends be able to come and support their peers.”

People in attendance wore clothing sporting the names and logos of the colleges the athletes are committing to. Many also brought balloons and other decorations.

“I’m excited because I get to play softball for four more years and get to stay close to home,” senior Ella Dalton said. “It was great being able to sign in front of my family and teammates.”

Senior baseball player Ben Ayala made his committment to Creighton official. “I committed to Creighton for baseball in the summer between my sophomore and junior year,” Ayala said. “My coaches family and friends helped me with the decicion to commit to Creighton.”

Fjell said she was happy that the event went smoothly and looks forward to hosting another one in the spring. Spring signing day beings April 13, 2022.

Athletes signing letters of intent by sport:

SOFTBALL

Ella Dalton; University of Omaha Nebraska
Izzy Pagan; Midland University

VOLLEYBALL

Taylor Bunjer; Wayne State
Hannah Fast; Midland University
Sydney Raszler; Rockhurst University

BASEBALL

Ben Ayala; Creighton University
Blake Stanley; Wayne State
Chase Smith; Northeast Community College

Endnotes:

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