Katy ISD Celebrates National Signing Day as Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Katy ISD is celebrating the incredible achievements of 51 student-athletes who signed their National Letters of Intent on November 13, 2024. These talented young athletes will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, representing Katy ISD across a range of sports at universities and colleges nationwide.
“Katy ISD Athletics prides itself on not just building award-winning programs at the high school level, but also on preparing our student-athletes for success at the next level,” said Lance Carter, Executive Director of Athletics in Katy ISD. “These students have been prepared academically and athletically to excel and we wish them the very best.”
Taylor High School Signing Day 2024. (Source: Katy ISD)The students who signed their letters of intent include a wide variety of sports, from swimming and basketball to soccer and baseball. Among the standout signees are Marley Barnard from Cinco Ranch High School, who will swim at the U.S. Naval Academy, and Connor Jones from Seven Lakes High School, who will continue his swimming career at Stanford University. Also making waves are baseball signees like Lucas Franco (Cinco Ranch High School) heading to Texas Christian University and Yarel Delgado (Paetow High School) who is off to Rice University.
Here is the full list of student-athletes who signed on National Signing Day:
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Cinco Ranch High School
- Marley Barnard, Swimming, U.S. Naval Academy
- Abby Borchardt, Volleyball, West Texas A&M
- Jonas Dark, Swimming, Air Force Academy
- Aniya Foy, Basketball, Kansas State University
- Lucas Franco, Baseball, Texas Christian University
- Sophie Hassall, Softball, University of St. Thomas
- Gabriella Martinez, Volleyball, California Baptist University
- Josh Morelli, Baseball, Pratt Community College
- Kassidy O’Brien, Volleyball, University of Kentucky
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Camille Torrence, Basketball, UT Permian Basin
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Jordan High School
- Emma Aumaugher, Swimming, University of Wyoming
- Allie Hakimzadeh, Basketball, Midland University
- Abbie O’Shay, Volleyball, College of the Mines
- Damisi Osibodu, Volleyball, William & Mary
- Grace Robertson, Soccer, East Texas A&M
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Maddy Way, Soccer, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
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Katy High School
- Aiden Barrientes, Baseball, Texas Christian University
- Adam Carter, Track & Field, Texas State University
- Kendall Gussert, Soccer, Hardin Simmons University
- Atiana Lara, Soccer, Incarnate Word University
- Cade Nelson, Baseball, Texas Christian University
- Aliah Nadine Stevens, Soccer, The Citadel
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Connor Udland, Baseball, University of Houston
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Mayde Creek High School
- Jamal Chretien II, Basketball, University of New Orleans
- Elijah Ferguson, Track & Field, Texas Tech
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Alexia Ruiz, Softball, Columbia University
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Paetow High School
- Yarel Delgado, Baseball, Rice University
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Eryianna Singleton, Track, Northern Iowa
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Seven Lakes High School
- Alexandra Angueria-Colombani, Diving, Florida State University
- Chloe Callahan, Soccer, St. Edward’s University
- Heidi Wingate, Volleyball, University of St. Thomas (MN)
- Nathan Johnson, Baseball, University of Texas San Antonio
- Connor Jones, Swimming, Stanford University
- Kate Kuehn, Volleyball, Florida International University
- Carter Nannini, Baseball, East Texas Baptist University
- Olivia Orellana, Soccer, University of Louisiana-Lafayette
- Kennedy Reed, Soccer, University of Texas San Antonio
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Owen Wade, Baseball, University of St. Thomas (Houston)
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Taylor High School
- Carlos Cardozo, Baseball, Florida Gulf Coast
- Kara Hart, Basketball, Henderson State
- Kendall Hemperley, Soccer, Northwestern State University
- Kaelyn Lerma, Softball, UT Tyler
- Julia Porath, Volleyball, University of the Pacific (California)
- Jordyn Talbert, Softball, Texas Southern University
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Sophia Ybanez, Softball, Arlington Baptist University
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Tompkins High School
- Riri Deleon, Basketball, University of Texas Permian Basin
- Leah Gershman, Softball, Denison University
- Cami Hearn, Softball, Montana State University Billings
- Jenna Lightle, Soccer, Sul Ross State University
- Tristan Rodriguez, Diving, University of Hawaii
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Chase Simon, Baseball, Odessa College
The signing event highlighted the exceptional work of these student-athletes and the dedication of Katy ISD’s athletics program in fostering both academic and athletic excellence.
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“Katy ISD is committed to creating opportunities for students to excel in all aspects of their lives, including athletics,” Carter said. “We are proud of these students for their hard work, determination, and success, and we are excited to watch them take the next step in their athletic journeys.”
National Signing Day serves as a proud moment for both the students and the entire Katy ISD community as it celebrates the hard work and dedication required to reach this milestone. It’s a moment to acknowledge the collective support from coaches, teachers, and families that helped these athletes achieve their dreams.
Seven Lakes High School Signing Day 2024. (Source: Katy ISD)Katy ISD’s athletics programs continue to build a legacy of success, both on the field and in the classroom, and these 51 student-athletes are proof of that continued commitment to excellence.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
