51 Katy ISD Athletes Sign University and College Commitments

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

November 15, 2024

By Natalie Cook Clark

Fifty-one Katy ISD student-athletes formally committed to their college or university of choice. Each athlete was honored for their countless hours of practice and hard work in a memorable celebration.

All pictures courtesy of Katy ISD

Students Sign Letters Before Thanksgiving Break

Before heading off to Thanksgiving break, 51 Katy ISD student-athletes signed commitments to their college or university. They were honored for their countless hours of practice, sweat and dedication in a memorable ceremony where they signed a binding letter of intent.

“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.”

National Signing Day was November 13, 2024 when Katy ISD announced that 51 student-athletes signed letters of intent to play at the next level. These talented athletes represent a variety of sports and will play in collegiate programs across the nation.

Cinco Ranch High School

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• Marley Barnard- US Naval Academy- Swimming

• Abby Borchardt- West Texas A&M- Volleyball

• Jonas Dark- Air Force Academy- Swimming

• Aniya Foy- Kansas State University- Basketball

• Lucas Franco- Texas Christian University- Baseball

• Sophie Hassall- University of St. Thomas- Softball

• Gabriella Martinez- California Baptist University- Volleyball

• Josh Morelli- Pratt Community College- Baseball

• Kassidy O’Brien- University of Kentucky- Volleyball

• Camille Torrence- UT Permian Basin- Basketball

  
  

Jordan High School

• Emma Aumaugher- University of Wyoming- Swimming

• Allie Hakimzadeh- Midland University- Basketball

• Abbie O’Shay- Colorado School of Mines- Volleyball

• Damisi Osibodu- William & Mary- Volleyball

• Grace Robertson- East Texas A&M- Soccer

• Maddy Way- Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi- Soccer

Katy High School

• Aiden Barrientes- Texas Christian University- Baseball

• Adam Carter- Texas State University- Track & Field

• Kendall Gussert- Hardin Simmons University- Soccer

• Atiana Lara- Incarnate Word University- Soccer

• Cade Nelson- Texas Christian University- Baseball

• Aliah Nadine Stevens- Citadel- Soccer

• Connor Udland- University of Houston- Baseball

  
  

Mayde Creek High School

• Jamal Chretien II- University of New Orleans- Basketball

• Elijah Ferguson- Texas Tech- Track & Field

• Alexia Ruiz- Columbia University- Softball

Paetow High School

• Yarel Delgado- Rice University- Baseball

• Eryianna Singleton- Northern Iowa- Track

Seven Lakes High School

• Alexandra Angueria-Colombani- Florida State University- Diving

• Chloe Callahan- St. Edward’s University- Soccer

• Heidi Wingate- University of St. Thomas (MN)- Volleyball

• Nathan Johnson- University of Texas San Antonio- Baseball

• Connor Jones- Stanford University- Swimming

• Kate Kuehn- Florida International University- Volleyball

• Carter Nannini- East Texas Baptist University- Baseball

• Olivia Orellana- University of Louisiana-Lafayette- Soccer

• Kennedy Reed- University of Texas San Antonio- Soccer

• Owen Wade- University of St. Thomas (Houston)- Baseball

Taylor High School

• Carlos Cardozo- Florida Gulf Coast- Baseball

• Kara Hart- Henderson State- Basketball

• Kendall Hemperley- Northwestern State University- Soccer

• Kaelyn Lerma- UT Tyler- Softball

• Julia Porath- University of the Pacific (California)- Volleyball

• Jordyn Talbert- Texas Southern University- Softball

• Sophia Ybanez- Arlington Baptist University- Softball

  
  

Tompkins High School

• Riri Deleon- University of Texas Permian Basin- Basketball

• Leah Gershman- Denison University- Softball

• Cami Hearn- Montana State University Billings- Softball

• Jenna Lightle- Sul Ross State University- Soccer

• Tristan Rodriguez- University of Hawaii- Diving

• Chase Simon- Odess College- Baseball

Congratulations to all of these student athletes on their future endeavors!

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