Archbishop Spalding High School Celebrates National Signing Day
SEVERN, MD - Archbishop Spalding High School celebrated National Signing Day on November 8th, with 30 student-athletes signing letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The athletes represented a variety of sports, including baseball, softball, field hockey, lacrosse, track and field, soccer, sailing, and volleyball.
"We are so proud of our student-athletes for all of their hard work and dedication," said Archbishop Spalding Athletic Director Jonathan Mellinger. "They have represented our school and community with class and distinction, and we are excited to see them continue their success at the next level."
Our signees and universities are listed below:
* Baseball: Brennan Inscoe (Virginia Wesleyan), Carver Salazer (UMBC), Chase Taylor (Messiah), Jake Yaeger (Maryland)
* Softball: Taylor Barchanowicz (Stevenson), Jayda Betts (Hampton), Dani Kallas (Goldey-Beacom), Mya Lamp (Stevenson),
* Field Hockey: Grace Eberling (Virginia Wesleyan), Rowan O'Toole(Allegheny), Avery Ruckman (James Madison)
* Lacrosse: Ben Duffy (Vermont), Alecia D’Urso (La Roche), Sophie Granse (Colgate), Gabby Greene (Florida), Clare McGuire (FIT), Lily Mullen (Cornell), Kayla Murphy (Akron), Carly Ross (New Hampshire), Connor Wilbur (St. John Fisher), Maddie Wrenn (Clemson), Alec Howard (UMBC)
* Soccer: Shea Billmyer (Virginia Wesleyan), Maria Cipolla (Holy Cross), Alex Jacques (Ursinus), George Ogilvie (Salisbury), Gabby Wisbeck(Syracuse)
* Sailing: Parker Herman (Roger Williams),
* Track and Field: Madi Fuerst (Catholic)
* Volleyball: Maggie Mohler (St. Mary’s of MD)
National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for a collegiate sport, and athletic scholarship, for Division 1 or Division 2. However, the celebration now includes Division 3 to celebrate the very few student-athletes that move on to play a sport in college/university altogether.
The National Signing Day ceremony was held in the Archbishop Spalding Performing Arts Center and was attended by family, friends, coaches, and administrators. The event was a celebration of the student-athletes' accomplishments and their bright futures ahead.
"We are so grateful for the support of our community," said Mellinger. "It is truly an honor to be a part of such a special day."
