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COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Webb City seniors sign letters of intent

 

Four Webb City High School seniors made their college decisions official at a signing ceremony on Thursday.

Football players Brentan Wilson, Braxton Surber and Buddy Belcher all signed to play at Peru State College.

The three lifelong friends decided to remain teammates at the next level. Of course, all three players contributed to Webb City’s Class 5 state championship last fall.

Peru State is an NAIA school located in Peru, Nebraska. The Bobcats compete in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. 

Max Higginbotham signed to play basketball at Westminster College.

Higginbotham is a shooting guard who displayed the ability to knock down jumpers from beyond the arc.

Located in Fulton, Missouri, Westminster is an NCAA Division III school that competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

 

Webb City seniors Max Higginbotham, Braxton Surber, Buddy Belcher and Brentan Wilson made their college decisions official at a signing ceremony on Thursday at Webb City High School. Photo by Jason Peake.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Berzerker Swimming athletes sign letters of intent

 

The Webb City-based Berzerker Swimming club team held a signing ceremony on Thursday night inside the Buck Miner Swim Center for four student-athletes who will swim at the collegiate level.

Neosho’s Tristan Clanton signed with Florida Southern, Monett’s Jack Rosebaugh inked with William Jewell, Pittsburg’s Travis Griffing put pen to paper to swim at Quincy University in Illinois and Tristen Wells from Southeast High School in Cherokee, Kansas, signed with Old Dominion. 

“Four seniors in one year, that’s a pretty big deal for the club,” Berzerker Swimming head coach and director Shawn Klosterman said. “Everybody here knows this is one of the toughest sports. These guys have put in a lot of hard work. And every one of these guys has a long drive here. They’ve done double workouts, along with lifting. This is something they’ve earned. I wish that all four guys get to go and have an amazing four-year experience. It’s a tremendous honor. We wish them all the best.” 

The four athletes didn’t participate in high school swimming — either because their high school doesn’t offer the sport (Clanton, Wells) or because they’re home schooled (Rosebaugh, Griffing).

But as Klosterman noted, all four athletes worked hard to accomplish their goal of becoming a collegiate swimmer. 

Old Dominion is an NCAA Division I school, while Florida Southern, William Jewell and Quincy are D-II schools.

 

Berzerker Swimming head coach and director Shawn Klosterman introduces college signees Tristan Clanton, Tristen Wells, Travis Griffing and Jack Rosebaugh at Thursday’s signing ceremony inside the Buck Miner Swim Center in Webb City. Photo by Jason Peake.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Webb City seniors make college decisions official

 

Eight Webb City High School seniors made their college decisions official at a signing ceremony on Wednesday inside the Cardinal Dome.

Skyler Denton signed to play football at Evangel, while Eric Fitch put pen to paper to play baseball at State Fair Community College.

Roman Borboa signed to run cross country and track at Missouri Southern, while Josie Spikereit inked to join the women’s basketball team at Ozark Christian College.

Three Cardinals are headed to Crowder College—Austyn Mickey and Angel Gallegos for soccer and Jose Antillon for cross country. 

Also, McKenna Garza signed to join the cheerleading squad at Missouri Southern. 

 

Eight Webb City seniors signed their letters of intent to participate in college athletics during a ceremony on Wednesday inside the Cardinal Dome. Pictured with their family members, from left, are Austyn Mickey, Josie Spikereit, Eric Fitch, Skyler Denton, Jose Antillon, Roman Borboa, Angel Gallegos and McKenna Garza. Photo by Jason Peake.

 

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Webb City Cardinals make college decisions official 

 

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Three Webb City High School seniors made their college decisions official on Wednesday afternoon inside the Cardinal Dome. 

Eli Goddard signed to play baseball at Missouri Southern, while Danecca Heffren and Rachael Drum signed to play tennis at Evangel University.

Goddard noted Southern just felt right. 

“When I went on my visit I felt real comfortable there,” Goddard said. “The coaching staff made me feel at home. I loved the campus. I fell in love with baseball at a young age, so I’ve always wanted to play at the next level. I’m glad I’m able to do that. This means a lot to me.” 

Goddard will join classmates Treghan Parker and Cole Gayman at MSSU, where they’ll play for Bryce Darnell.

“It will be fun to keep playing with them,” Goddard said. 

Goddard, who is the starting catcher who also pitches for Flave Darnell’s Cardinals, will focus on pitching at the next level. 

“I just want to keep getting better,” said Goddard, who was also a key performer for Webb City’s football team.  

Heffren and Drum both said they’re pleased they’ll be able to continue to compete in the sport they’ve grown to love.

“I fell in love with this sport,” Heffren said. “It started out as something to do for fun. As I kept playing through the years, I grew to love it a lot. Now I have a passion for it.” 

“I’ve only been playing tennis for about two years and I’ve worked really hard to be able to do this,” Drum said. “It’s a big accomplishment. I’m super excited.”  

Evangel’s close proximity played a factor for both athletes. 

“I really fell in love with Evangel,” Heffren said. “It’s far enough, but still close to home.”

“It’s super close to home,” Drum added. “It’s perfect.”

 

Webb City seniors Rachael Drum, Eli Goddard and Danecca Heffren are pictured with their families during Wednesday’s signing ceremony inside the Cardinal Dome. Photo by Jason Peake.