Wednesday marks the opening of the national signing period for high school seniors to sign their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Congratulations to all of the Pikes Peak region signees.
Information provided by athletic directors, coaches and parents. Please send any revisions, additions and photos from signing ceremonies to preps@gazette.com.
Air Academy
Brady Badwound — Black Hills State University, Football (DII)
Cheyenne Mountain
Dylan Baeck — CSU-Pueblo, Soccer (DII)
Nicholas Bassett — Nebraska Wesleyan, Basketball (DIII)
Nicole Beaulieu — Nichols College, Lacrosse (DIII)
Wiley Burkett — Limestone College, Lacrosse (DII)
Sophia Bricker — University of Denver, Swimming (DI)
Isaac Eastburn — Goucher College, Lacrosse (DIII)
Carly Fetters — University of Northern Colorado, Soccer (DI)
Claire Fisher — Princeton University, Rowing (DI)
Gabrielle Hyatt — Binghamton University, Track & Field (DI)
Ryan Leach — Northern Michigan University, Diving (DII)
William Louis — Doane University, Basketball (NAIA)
Rylie Maready — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lacrosse (DIII)
Ashlyn Ventimiglia — Montana State University, Track & Field (DI)
Anna Warmack — Johns Hopkins University, Track & Field (DIII)
PHOTOS: National Signing Day
Local high school senior sign their letters of Intent to play college sports Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, around the Pikes Peak region. Photos by Gazette staff.Â
Palmer Ridge seniors J.C. Sparks, left, Sam Jackson, Anthony Rosenstrauch, Jake Dillon and Colton Dill sit between the school’s back-to-back 3A State Championship trophies for football Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a National Signing Day ceremony at Palmer Ridge High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Head football coach Tom Pulford talks about senior Sam Jackson who signed to play with Dordt College Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a National Signing Day ceremony at Palmer Ridge High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Head football coach Tom Pulford talks about senior J.C. Sparks who signed to play with The Colorado Mesa State Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a National Signing Day ceremony at Palmer Ridge High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Head football coach Tom Pulford talks about the five senior from the school’s back-to-back 3A State Championship teams who signed to play college football Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a National Signing Day ceremony at Palmer Ridge High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Head football coach Tom Pulford talks about senior Anthony Rosenstrauch who signed to play with The Air Force Academy Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a National Signing Day ceremony at Palmer Ridge High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Palmer Ridge head football coach Tom Pulford poses with seniors J.C. Sparks, left, Sam Jackson, Anthony Rosenstrauch, Jake Dillon, right of Pulford, and Colton Dill after a National Signing Day ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Palmer Ridge High School. The five football players signed to play college football. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Anthony Rosenstrauch, left, hugs J.C. Sparks while Sam Jackson looks on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a National Signing Day ceremony at Palmer Ridge High School. Rosenstrauch signed to play with The Air Force Academy, Sparks signed to play with Colorado Mesa University and Jackson signed with Dordt College. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Palmer Ridge seniors Anthony Rosenstrauch, left, Sam Jackson, center, and J.C. Sparks hug after a National Signing Day ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Palmer Ridge High School. Rosenstrauch will play at The Air Force Academy, Jackson will play at Dordt College and Sparks will play at Colorado Mesa University. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Five Fountain-Fort Carson football players signed National Letters of Intent to play football in college. Photo submitted by Jake Novotny
Air Academy senior Brady Badwound will continue his football career at Black Hills state University. Photo submitted by Steph Badwound.
Air Academy senior Brady Badwound signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to continue his football career at Black Hills State. Photo submitted by Steph Badwound.
From left to right, Harrison athletes Kyon McDonald, Devon Washington, Orlando Westbrook-Sanchez and Nate Mesa signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo courtesy of Angela Vance with Harrison School District Two
From left to right, Harrison athletes Kyon McDonald, Devon Washington, Orlando Westbrook-Sanchez and Nate Mesa signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo courtesy of Angela Vance with Harrison School District Two
Chase Mestas, left, DeOnte Washington and Micah Hilts put their hats on signifying which school they will be playing football for in the fall at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Micah Hilts, left, gets congratulated by his head football coach Jerimi Calip at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. "It sucks because they're leaving," said Calip. "But it's exciting because they're starting a new chapter." (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Micah Hilts, right, gets interviewed while his family wait to continue celebrating him after his signing ceremony at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Chase Mestas, left, DeOnte Washington and Micah Hilts sit at the signing table at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Vista Ridge's Max Bolke signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country at Nebraska Wesleyan. Photo courtesy of Vista Ridge athletics.
Vista Ridge's Kaylin Cruz signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Northeastern Junior College. Photo courtesy of Vista Ridge athletics
Discovery Canyon softball players Sammy Edwards and Cora Ferguson (foreground, left to right) get hugs from teammates Cayden Rodgers and Genesis Andino (left to right) as Discovery Canyon softball coach Tanya Ramsay waits her turn to hug the girls. Ferguson will play softball for St. Lawrence University and Edwards will play for Colorado Christian University. Ten athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Before signing a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University, Liberty Ricca, listens as one of her teachers talks about her to a crowd at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Air Academy's Kyle Pope signed an instituational letter of intent to attend CSU Pueblo and compete on the football team. Photo submitted by Denise Pope.
Air Academy's Kyle Pope signed an instituational letter of intent to attend CSU Pueblo and compete on the football team. Photo submitted by Denise Pope.
Discovery Canyon softball players Sammy Edwards and Cora Ferguson (foreground, right to left) get hugs from teammates Cayden Rodgers and Genesis Andino (left to right) as Discovery Canyon softball coach Tanya Ramsay waits her turn to hug the girls. Ferguson will play softball for St. Lawrence University and Edwards will play for Colorado Christian University. Ten athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Ashten Prechtel signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Standford University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Before signing a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University, Liberty Ricca, listens as one of her teachers talks about her to a crowd at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Liberty Ricca signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Standford University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Sammy Edwards (right) signed a letter of intent to play softball for Colorado Christian University and Cora Ferguson (left) to play softball for St. Lawrence University . (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Cora Ferguson signed a letter of intent to play softball for St. Lawrence University (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Savannah Ruane signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse for Adams State. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Patrick Allis signed a letter of intent to wrestle for Western Colorado University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Hannah Pethtel signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Western Colorado University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Brianna Ridings (center) signed a letter of intent to swim for University of Arkansas-Little Rock. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Brianna Ridings (center) signed a letter of intent to swim for University of Arkansas-Little Rock. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Zac Anderson signed a letter of intent to play football for Colorado Mesa. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Zac Anderson signed a letter of intent to play football for Colorado Mesa. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Zac Anderson signed a letter of intent to play football for Colorado Mesa. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Nick Lorenz signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Bryant University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Nick Lorenz signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Bryant University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Nick Lorenz signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Bryant University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Ten athletes from Discovery Canyon signed letters of intent. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Air Academy's Kyle Pope signed an instituational letter of intent to attend CSU Pueblo and compete on the football team. Photo submitted by Denise Pope.
Air Academy's Kyle Pope signed an instituational letter of intent to attend CSU Pueblo and compete on the football team. Photo submitted by Denise Pope.
From left to right, Harrison athletes Kyon McDonald, Devon Washington, Orlando Westbrook-Sanchez and Nate Mesa signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo courtesy of Angela Vance with Harrison School District Two
From left to right, Harrison athletes Kyon McDonald, Devon Washington, Orlando Westbrook-Sanchez and Nate Mesa signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo courtesy of Angela Vance with Harrison School District Two
Vista Ridge's Max Bolke signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country at Nebraska Wesleyan. Photo courtesy of Vista Ridge athletics.
Vista Ridge's Kaylin Cruz signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Northeastern Junior College. Photo courtesy of Vista Ridge athletics
Discovery Canyon softball players Sammy Edwards and Cora Ferguson (foreground, left to right) get hugs from teammates Cayden Rodgers and Genesis Andino (left to right) as Discovery Canyon softball coach Tanya Ramsay waits her turn to hug the girls. Ferguson will play softball for St. Lawrence University and Edwards will play for Colorado Christian University. Ten athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Before signing a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University, Liberty Ricca, listens as one of her teachers talks about her to a crowd at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Chase Mestas, left, DeOnte Washington and Micah Hilts put their hats on signifying which school they will be playing football for in the fall at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Micah Hilts, left, gets congratulated by his head football coach Jerimi Calip at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. "It sucks because they're leaving," said Calip. "But it's exciting because they're starting a new chapter." (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon softball players Sammy Edwards and Cora Ferguson (foreground, right to left) get hugs from teammates Cayden Rodgers and Genesis Andino (left to right) as Discovery Canyon softball coach Tanya Ramsay waits her turn to hug the girls. Ferguson will play softball for St. Lawrence University and Edwards will play for Colorado Christian University. Ten athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Ashten Prechtel signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Standford University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
After signing a letter of intent to play basketball for Stanford, Ashten Prechtel poses for photos with friends and teammates at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Before signing a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University, Liberty Ricca, listens as one of her teachers talks about her to a crowd at Discovery Canyon High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Micah Hilts, right, gets interviewed while his family wait to continue celebrating him after his signing ceremony at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Liberty Ricca signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Standford University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Sammy Edwards (right) signed a letter of intent to play softball for Colorado Christian University and Cora Ferguson (left) to play softball for St. Lawrence University . (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Cora Ferguson signed a letter of intent to play softball for St. Lawrence University (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Savannah Ruane signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse for Adams State. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Patrick Allis signed a letter of intent to wrestle for Western Colorado University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Discovery Canyon's Hannah Pethtel signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Western Colorado University. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Chase Mestas, left, DeOnte Washington and Micah Hilts sit at the signing table at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette)
Colorado Springs Christian *will sign at an official ceremony in the spring
Noah Banderas — Central Christian College of Kansas, Soccer (NAIA)
Christa Vogt — Bethel University, Volleyball (DIII)
Discovery Canyon
Patrick Allis — Western Colorado University, Wrestling (DII)
Zack Anderson — Colorado Mesa, Football (DII)
Sammy Edwards — Colorado Christian University, Softball (DII)
Cora Ferguson — St. Lawrence University, Softball (DIII)
Nick Lorenz — Bryant University, Tennis (DI)
Hannah Pethtel — Western Colorado University, Volleyball (DII) Signed Nov. 14, 2018
Ashten Prechtel — Stanford, Basketball (DI) Signed Nov. 14, 2018
Liberty Ricca — Arizona State University, Triathlon (DI) Signed Nov. 14, 2018
Brianna Ridings — University of Arkansas Little Rock, Swimming (DI)
Savannah Ruane — Adams State, Lacrosse (DII)
Elizabeth
Heather Drake — Keiser University, Volleyball (NAIA)
Kendall Jones — SUNY Potsdam, Volleyball (DIII)
Ashten Loeks — UCCS, Track/XC (DII)
Alexis Wood — Colorado School of Mines, Track & Field (DII)
Falcon
Austen Brewer — DeSales University, Volleyball (DIII)
Sam Hermosillo — Lamar Community College, Softball (NJCAA)
Avynn LaRose — Fort Lewis College, Volleyball (DII)
Ian McClung — Viterbo University, Soccer (NAIA)
Madison Robertson — Lamar Community College, Softball (NJCAA)
Taylor Striebel — Bethany College, Softball (NAIA)
Kylee Young — Culver Stockton College, Volleyball (NAIA)
Fountain-Fort Carson *ceremony on Feb. 21
Jovan Guzman — Hastings College, Football (NAIA)
Greg Horton — Chardon State, Football (DII)
Derrick Leomiti — CSU-Pueblo, Football (DII)
Mikeroy Markwei — CSU-Pueblo, Football (DII)
Mikey McLaughlin — CSU-Pueblo, Football (DII)
Harrison
Nate Mesa — South Dakota School of Mines, Football (DII)
Kyon McDonald — Northwest Tech, Wrestling (NJCAA)
Devon Washington — Colorado State University, Track and Field (DI)
Orlando Westbrook — South Dakota School of Mines, Football (DII)
Lewis-Palmer
Johnny Behm — Saddleback Community College, Baseball (CCAA)
Charlie Cook — U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Football (DIII)
Ellie Crisler — Lee University, Soccer (DII)
Carter Dewey — Black Hills State University, Football (DII)
Brandon Reynolds — McCook Community College, Baseball (JUCO)
Colton Stegman — Colby Community College, Baseball (JUCO)
Evan Walsh — Fort Lewis College, Football (DII)
Mesa Ridge
Kylie Lenberg — Academy of Art University, Volleyball (DII)
Tyler McIntyre — Nebraska Wesleyan, Football (DIII)
Matthew Roberds — CSU-Pueblo, Cross Country (DII)
Richie Roberds — CSU-Pueblo, Cross Country (DII)
Palmer Ridge
Colton Dill — CSU-Pueblo, Football (DII)
Jake Dillon — CSU-Pueblo, Football (DII)
Samuel Jackson — Dordt College, Football (NAIA)
Anthony Rosentrauch — U.S. Air Force Academy, Football (DI)
JC Sparks — Colorado Mesa University, Football (DII)
Pine Creek *Signing on Feb. 7
Daniel Bone — CSU-Pueblo, Football (DII)
Braden Dedrick — Dodge City Community College, Baseball (JUCO)
James Hibbard — University of Northern Alabama, Track/XC (DI)
Kyle Moran —Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Baseball (DII)
Brittney White — Lee University, Lacrosse (DII)
Rampart
Marshall Ehrlin —CSU Pueblo, Football (DII)
Vista Ridge
Max Bolke — Nebraska Wesleyan, Cross Country (DIII) Signed Jan. 31, 2019
Kaylin Cruz — Northeastern Junior College, Softball (JUCO) Signed Feb. 5, 2019
Micah Hilts — Texas State, Football (DI-FBS)
Chase Mestas — Chadron State, Football (DII)
DeOnte Washington — Colorado State, Football (DI)
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