Where their future will lead 2026 CLASS OF
For high school athletes committing to a college is one of the biggest decisions they will make before graduating high school. For many it is more than a social media post, it is a result of hard work, dedication and commitment. According to the National College Athletic Association, approximately 6% of high school athletes go on to play at the collegiate level. For these seniors it is not just about committing to a college. It shows their years of effort and starts the beginning of a new chapter.
After many university visits, Aiden Scott, senior, announced his verbal commitment to play football at Washburn University. “I chose Washburn University, because it’s in town so friends and family are able to come and watch. The facilities are better than all my other offers and the football team made it feel like home,” Scott said. While on the visit Scott expressed how he immediately felt at home, because the team kept giving him attention. “They wouldn’t leave me alone and that made me feel really good,” Scott said. Scott’s advice to anyone who is starting the recruiting process is to take what you get, because you never know what level you will end up at. “No matter where you go, it will be the best place and it just matters that you fit in,” Scott said.
Addison Cooper
Addison Cooper, senior, announced her commitment to Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) on March 9. “I chose KCKCC, because it’s not too far from home. They have really nice facilities and I really liked the coaches,” Cooper said. After multiple camps and visits to other schools she realized that KCKCC was right for her when she visited them. “When I went on the visit and met all the coaches, I found out the head coach’s coaching history and that she has connections for when I move on after KCKCC,” Cooper said Some advice Cooper would give to someone who is just starting the recruiting process is to not get discouraged. “It’s always going to be hard but make sure you are always staying in touch with the coaches,” Cooper said.
Aiden Scott
Senior Tyren Parker announced his commitment to Kansas University (KU) on Feb. 26. Parker chose KU, because he is really big on relationships with his family and the coaching staff. “I loved how comfortable they were with my family and it made me more comfortable with them,” Parker said. Parker said that the moment he knew KU was right for him was when he went to the game against Iowa State. “I loved how all the team came together during the game,” Parker said. Parker’s advice to someone who is just starting the recruiting process is to never stop grinding. “It takes a lot of time and you will see a bunch of people get offers that aren’t you,” Parker said.
Tyren Parker
Zolie Jones-Mayfield, senior, committed to Kansas Wesleyan University to play volleyball. “I chose Kansas Wesleyan, because it’s small and I really liked the campus,” Jones-Mayfield said. While visiting the campus one thing she said she loved was how pretty the campus was and how nice all the coaches are. Jones-Mayfield's advice for people just starting the recruiting process is to email as many schools as you can. “I would send them your game schedule so that they are able to come and watch you play,” Jones-Mayfield said.
Zolie Jones-Mayfield
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