Eleven Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

June 18, 2024 - In the final signing day ceremonies of the school year, 11 student athletes from four of Comal ISD’s high school campuses including Davenport, Memorial Early College, Pieper and Smithson Valley signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.

These final ceremonies include signings for sports which are not recognized by UIL such as lacrosse and esports. Surrounded by family, teammates, coaches and friends, these athletes celebrated this milestone with balloons, hugs, handshakes and lots of photos. This day represents a culmination of years of early morning and late-night practices, lessons, wins and losses.

From DHS, three student-athletes signed letters.

  • Cameron Gaston, basketball, Ottawa University
  • Victor Gonzalez, soccer, University of Chester, England
  • Miles Mendez, football, Midwestern State University

From MECHS, two student-athletes signed letters.

  • Zen Ayala, esports, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
  • Sterling Wright, swim, McMurry University

From PHS, one student-athlete signed a letter.

  • LJ Collinsworth, lacrosse, Hampton University

From SVHS, five student-athletes signed letters.

  • Ryder Bonser, lacrosse, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
  • Tristan Luna, wrestling, Life University
  • KC Nwaeze, swimming, University of the Incarnate
  • Sierra Rieschick, wrestling, Umpqua Community College
  • Absalon Valencia, wrestling, Northern Oklahoma Junior College

 

Congratulations!

 

Photo Descriptions

-Three student athletes from Davenport High School signed letters of intent on May 15. Pictured from left is Victor Gonzalez, Cameron Gaston and Miles Mendez.

-Memorial Early College High School student Zen Ayala signed a letter of intent to play esports during a signing day.

-Memorial Early College High School student Sterling Wright signed a letter of intent to swim at McMurry University.

-Pieper High School student LJ Collinsworth signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Hampton University.

-Five student athletes from Smithson Valley High School signed national letters of intent on May 15. Pictured from left is KC Nwaeze, Sierra Rieschick, Absalon Valencia, Tristan Luna and Ryder Bonser.

 

 

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