Sixteen Trojans Sign to Play College Sports

Congratulations and good luck to each signee!

Photos via East Central Trojans Athletics.

(St. Leon, Ind.) - Wednesday was a big day at East Central High School. 

Sixteen senior student-athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. The signings spanned several sports including baseball, football, soccer, wrestling, track and field, and swimming and diving. 

  • Joel Richter – Baseball (Mount St. Joseph University)
  • Seth Strobl – Baseball (University of Cincinnati-Clermont)
  • Colin Harrill – Baseball (Miami-Hamilton University)
  • Will Kemper – Track and Field (University of Indianapolis)
  • Rylee Edwards – Track and Field (Northern Kentucky University)
  • Miles Inman – Track and Field and Cross Country (Defiance College)
  • Tyler Cook – Football (Defiance College)
  • Anthony Darpel – Football (Tiffin University)
  • Wyatt Metcalf – Football (Mount St. Joseph University)
  • Kylee Ferreira – Soccer (Mount St. Joseph University)
  • Leighna Prater – Wrestling (Hiram University)
  • Bree Cleary – Dive (Indiana State University)
  • Reagan Reany – Swim (Campbellsville University)
  • Ava Russell – Swim (University of Indianapolis)
  • Connor Murray – Swim (Salem University)
  • Brennan Lewis – Soccer (Mount St. Joseph University)

These 16 signees join nine other student-athletes that previously signed letters of intent earlier this year, bringing the total to 25 for the year. 

You can read the bios of the 16 student-athletes listed above at East Central - Team Home East Central Sports

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