Fall Signing Day

Nine senior athletes chose to further pursue their athletic careers at the annual fall signing day, on Nov 9. In total seven females and two males made their college decision in front of a library packed with their coaches, family and friends. State tennis champions Mimi Fotopolous and Molly Cooper, both signed to continue playing tennis at the University of Tennessee and Colorado State University, respectively. Last year’s Metro Sports Swimmer of the Year, Marston Fries, signed with the University of Connecticut. Second-team All-Sunflower League member Caroline Nick, signed with Emporia State University to pursue basketball. Two softball players also committed early, with Keara Slemp heading to Missouri Science and Tech, and two-time Athlete of the Year, Shannon McGinley, signing with the University of Virginia.

Hayley Hansford- Pittsburg State University (VOLLEYBALL)
Connor Shrock- Kansas State University (GOLF)
Henry Simpson- Kansas State University (GOLF)
Mimi Fotopolous- University of Tennessee (TENNIS)
Molly Cooper- Colorado State University (TENNIS)
Marston Fries- University of Connecticut (SWIMMING)
Caroline Nick- Emporia State University (BASKETBALL)
Keara Slimp- Missouri Science and Tech (SOFTBALL)
Shannon McGinley- University of Virginia (SOFTBALL)