Eleven Mitchell Student Athletes signed with colleges and universities, from the sports of football, soccer, and track. By Emma Diehl After their years of hard work and dedication in their respective sports, 11 J.W. Mitchell High School seniors have signed with different colleges. These athletes worked hard to secure their scholarships, and committed to their colleges because of their coaches, divisions, and academic departments. While there are a plethora of places to find inspiration for these athletes, several listed their families as their greatest encouragement. “My family has influenced me over the years by supporting me and my aspirations I have for the game. By taking
me to practices, games, and camps so I can be the best player I can be. In addition, they instilled values that will bring success to me in the future,” Lars Legg, a soccer player who signed with Lake Erie College, said. Another source of inspiration that these student athletes listed would be their coaches. Destiny Sanchez, a soccer player who committed to Norwich University for both their soccer and Marine ROTC programs, stated that her coaches were a major influence on her student athletic career. “My coaches pushed me until I couldn’t anymore, and they wouldn’t let me give up.
On Feb. 3, six Mitchell football players signed with their respective colleges. Photo by Tom Mewborn They taught me skill, passion, and how to play with my heart. They showed me that I play for my team and my team plays for me, and we fight together,” Sanchez said. In heading off to college,
students face plenty of challenges, even more so with the pandemic still in effect. Head football coach Andrew Schmitz (FAC) had plenty of advice for players to help them succeed in college, as well as advice
