Signing Day: Manatee County student athletes commit to playing sports at the next level

Good News Happens Here. Especially on National Signing Day.

Congratulations to all our student athletes who signed letters of intent to play sports and continue their educational journey and excellence at the next level.

The following students are being celebrated by their high schools, their teammates, their families, and their future colleges.

This list is subject to change, as student athletes continue to strive to achieve their goals.

Lakewood Ranch High School: These Mustangs are future Bobcats, Argonauts, Gators, Jaguars, and Falcons.

CJ McRae, Football at St. Thomas University (Miami)

Henry Burbee, Golf at University of West Florida (Pensacola)

Parker Severs, Golf at University of Florida (Gainesville)

Lainey Curtis, Soccer at University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)

Kyleigh Halloran, Cross Country at Daytona State College (Daytona Beach)

More signings are expected on April 23rd. Stay tuned!

Manatee High School: These Hurricanes are future Mohawks, Hatters, Niners, Fighting Knights, Highlanders, Mariners, Vikings, Cadets, Bears, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Warriors, Panthers, Argonauts, Flying Fleet, Tars, Patriots, and Hurricanes.

Antonio Romo, Basketball at John Melvin Christian College (Florida)

Luana Engel, Lacrosse at Stetson University (DeLand, FL)

Grace Knowles, Lacrosse at University of North Carolina (Charlotte)

(Photo: Grace Knowles, Manatee Wildcats Lacrosse)

Zoe Stewart, Lacrosse at Lynn University (Boca Raton, FL)

Gabrielle Waples, Lacrosse at Radford University (Virginia)

Lane Kolbe, Lacrosse at United States Merchant Marine Academy (New York)

Quinton O'Conner, Lacrosse at Berry College (Georgia)

Andrew Heidel, Football at United States Military Academy (West Point, New York)

Ean Johnson-Kelley, Football at Mercer University (Georgia)

Alvoid Kennon, Football at Charleston Southern University (South Carolina)

Caleb Matelau, Football at University of Louisville (Kentucky)

Keith Parhm, Football at Webber International University (Central Florida)

Jamari Parker, Football at Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, Georgia)

Farrakhan Shannon, Football at Virginia Union College (Richmond, Virginia)

Kei'shawn Smith, Football at University of West Florida (Pensacola)

Kahvon Williams, Football at Erskine College (South Carolina)

Jenna Caldwell, Softball at Rollins College (Central Florida)

Hope Jordan, Softball at College of Central Florida

Baelee Zuccarini-Garland, Softball at Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus, Georgia)

Braden River High School: These Pirates are future Hawks, Pride, Quakers, and Highlanders.

Lucas Despot, Football at St. Anselm (New Hampshire)

Samantha Baker, Soccer at Greensboro College (North Carolina)

Lorelai Lis, Soccer at Guilford College (Greensboro, North Carolina)

Kaele Smith, Soccer at New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ)

A signing ceremony will take place in the near future!

Palmetto High School: These Tigers are future Yellow Jackets, Eagles, Wildcats, and Owls.

Tyler Davis, Basketball at Waynesburg University (Pennsylvania)

Kaylin Allen, Soccer at Polk State College (Central Florida)

Milena Anderson, Soccer at Indiana Wesleyan University

Makenna Lee, Softball at Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton)

Parrish Community High School: These Bulls are future Eagles, Midshipmen, Manatees, Tigers, Gyrenes, Saints, Mocs, Mighty Banyans, Hurricanes, Bulldogs, and Falcons.