National Signing Day 2024
For many, National Signing Day is the culmination of a long recruiting journey!
LOCAL COLLEGE SIGNEES
According to athletic directors at high schools inside The Knoxville Focus’ coverage area, here’s a list of student-athletes who have signed or will be signing Letters of Intent in the National Signing period, which began Nov. 13 of the 2024-25 school year, and later will be enrolling in college for the 2025-26 school year.
BEARDEN
Kendall Anne Murphy, Lenoir Rhyne University, basketball
Aisha Patel, Tusculum University, basketball
Eva Baker, Tennessee Tech University, soccer
Halle Bibee, Tennessee Tech University, soccer
Callia Misenheimer, Ferrum College, soccer
Natalie Heinig, North Alabama University, soccer
Drew Tolley, Sam Houston State University, soccer
Brooke Dawson, Troy University, volleyball
CAK
Tyler Bennett, Tennessee Tech University, baseball
Orly Berry, Valparaiso University, swimming
Alexis Fishel, Lincoln Memorial University, golf
MG Matthews, Asbury University, softball
Bryson White, Tennessee Tech University, golf
KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC
Keegan Smith, University of Colorado, cross country and track
Lillie Murphy, Furman University, tennis
Karenna Thurman, Centre College, tennis
Alex Mendillo, Belmont University, volleyball
Kameron Mayfield, University of the Cumberlands, lacrosse
Natalie Stobb, Belmont Abbey College, soccer
Cooper Williamson, Charleston Southern University, baseball
Nick Turner, Johnson University, baseball
Amaya Redd, Tennessee Tech University, basketball
Tinsley Walker, Maryville College, basketball
FARRAGUT
Ty Roderiques, University of Nebraska, gymnastics
Elsa Morrison, University of Tennessee, softball
Cole Draper, Wofford College, baseball
Karley Wolfgram, Marshall University, swimming
Jackson Zeller, Chattanooga State Community College, baseball
Kendall Hudgens, University of North Florida, swimming
Isabella Alley, Northern Arizona University, soccer
Mateya Dessieux, University of Texas, soccer
Brodie Roberts, Roane State Community College, baseball
Bryce Thompson, Penn State, track and field
Tobias Peterson, Pellissippi State Community College, baseball
Connell Driver, Walters State Community College, baseball
HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY
Colton Denton, University of Tennessee, baseball
Jaxon Jones, Tennessee Tech University, baseball
Andrew Lewis, Pellissippi State Community College, baseball
Gracey Lasig, Emory & Henry University, volleyball
Kyndra West, University of Virginia’s College at Wise, basketball
Kamiyah Love, King University, basketball
Adam Leonard, Belmont University, soccer
Emma Kate Schneider, Pellissippi State Community College, softball
Alex Souders, Belmont Abby College, softball
Brock Connatser, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, wrestling
Stewart Leath, Carson-Newman University, cross country
KARNS
Jackson Rendon, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics
Olivia Henry, Carson-Newman University, soccer
Reese Roberts, Bryan College, basketball
Rylee Roberts, Bryan College, basketball
Caitlyn Brown, Johnson University, softball
Maddie Siebers, Pellissippi State Community College, softball
Yuleesa Kennedy, King University, softball
POWELL
Camryn Dean, University of Illinois, gymnastics
SOUTH-DOYLE
Cloey Wade, Johnson University, basketball
Tyler Ansel, Wilkes University, baseball
Signing this week: GIBBS
Savanna Melo, Bryan College, softball
Jadyn Parker, Roane State Community College, volleyball
Ella Brannan, Tennessee Wesleyan University, volleyball
Brooke Farmer, Lincoln Memorial University, golf
Jadyn Thompson, Freed–Hardeman University, golf
Maliyah Smith, Carson-Newman University, softball
Lacey Keck, Carson-Newman University, softball
– Compiled by Steve Williams
