CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Carl Junction had four student-athletes sign their national letters of intent to compete athletically at the collegiate level on Wednesday as part of the early National Signing Day ceremonies.
LO JONES, ARKANSAS VOLLEYBALL
Lo Jones is attending Arkansas to be a setter in the volleyball program. Jones, who plans to major in dietetics, grew up in a family of Razorback fans. It was always a dream of hers to continue to play volleyball at the college level, but she said she never dreamed she’d get that opportunity at Arkansas.
“I can’t say enough about the amazing culture of Arkansas athletics,” Jones said to SoMo Sports about her excitement of joining the Razorbacks. “The elite level of coaching, play, nutrition, facilities and overall student-athlete welfare is something that, in my opinion, is unmatched by any school in the country.”
DESTINY BUERGE, PITTSBURG STATE BASKETBALL
Destiny Buerge is headed to Pittsburg State as a business major and will be a key part of the basketball program as a combo guard. Buerge, who also had interest from UT Rio Grande Valley, told SoMo Sports she is aware of the standard that is set when it comes to being a Gorilla, and that is a major reason she chose Pittsburg State.
“I have always loved Pittsburg State University and the high-level competition,” Buerge said. “They always recruit high-level athletes that work hard and get the job done. I feel so privileged to play with a group like that.”
SADIE BURCHETT, CENTRAL METHODIST TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY
Sadie Burchett is continuing her long-distance running career at Central Methodist by taking part in the cross country and track and field programs. Burchett, a psychology major, is excited for the chance to focus more on her craft while being able to celebrate her love for God on campus.
“It means I can better myself physically and mentally for this sport and have something that I can put effort into,” Burchett said to SoMo Sports about what it means to run at the college level.
ADIA KENNEDY, MIDAMERICA NAZARENE VOLLEYBALL
Adia Kennedy is continuing her volleyball career as a middle blocker at MidAmerica Nazarene. Kennedy, a kinesiology major who had interest in Southwest Baptist, Oklahoma Wesleyan and Sterling, said the opportunity to play a sport at the college level was always something she dreamed of.
“I have always wanted to play in a collegiate sport,” Kennedy said. “I’m excited to contribute and play MNU volleyball for Coach Molly (Karagyaurov) and Adam (Brewster). They have amazing volleyball knowledge and experiences. I look forward to meeting more of my teammates.”
