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Kansas high school signings list

KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL SIGNINGS

Athlete

School

Sport

College

Madeline Homoly

Bishop Miege

basketball

South Dakota

The triple-threat letter recipient was an all-state honorable mention pick.

McKenzi Weber

Bishop Miege

volleyball

Central Missouri

Helped lead Stags to back-to-back Kansas Class 4A Division I state titles.

Ryan Cyr

Blue Valley

baseball

Mississippi State

Posted a 1.79 ERA and helped Tigers win Kansas 6A title last year.

Kennedy Etheridge

Blue Valley

volleyball

American

She was first team all-EKL and first team all-state as a setter.

Jean Tyrrell

BV North

golf

Florida Gulf Coast

She won Kansas Class 6A individual state championship.

Kaleigh Ashen

BV Northwest

golf

Northwest Missouri

Finished third in Eastern Kansas League and 16th at state tournament.

Hannah Holbert

BV Northwest

cross country

Lipscomb

Finished eighth in Eastern Kansas League and 10th at Class 6A meet.

Alyvia Simmons

BV Northwest

softball

Nebraska

She plays first base and center field for the Huskies.

Brett White

BV Northwest

tennis

Washburn

He and partner Max Katcher won Kansas Class 6A doubles state title.

Miller Hogan

BV Southwest

baseball

St. Louis

Pitched back-to-back no-hitters in postseason and finished with 1.73 ERA.

Nikki McCurdy

BV Southwest

golf

Northwest Missouri

Placed fifth in EKL and tied for 11th at Kansas 5A state tournament.

Blake Shinkle

BV Southwest

baseball

Kansas

A shortstop, he hit leadoff and batted .329 with seven stolen bases.

Brendan Stanek

BV Southwest

baseball

Arkansas

Recorded a save in state semifinal and hit .309 as right fielder / first baseman.

Taylor Westrom

BV Southwest

basketball

Colorado Christian

The three-year varsity starter averaged eight points and five rebounds per game.

Daniel Fecteau

BV West

diving

Louisville

The two-time defending state champion broke six-dive and 11-dive school records.

Elizabeth Friedeman

BV West

cross country

Oklahoma City Univ.

Placed 13th at Eastern Kansas League meet and 17th at regional.

Katie Fries

BV West

Tennis

SIU-Carbondale

Qualified for state three years and placed in top 10 each time.

Megan Hansel

BV West

softball

Lamar

Infielder voted second team all-Eastern Kansas League as a junior.

James Henderson

BV West

golf

Missouri-St. Louis

The Eastern Kansas League champion placed second at 6A state tournament.

Taylor Lake

BV West

volleyball

Harding

Libero was two-time Eastern Kansas League honorable mention pick.

Jackson Layton

BV West

baseball

SIU-Edwardsville

The outfielder / designated hitter had .515 batting average with 10 RBIs.

Stuart McNutt

BV West

cross country

Tulsa

Finished career with Class 5A and Class 6A state championships.

Davis Schwab

BV West

baseball

Kansas State

Left-hander converted all six save opportunities and had 1.05 ERA.

Shellby Taylor

BV West

volleyball

Missouri Western

Middle and right-side hitter was Eastern Kansas League honorable mention.

Megan Bonar

De Soto

basketball

South Dakota

Averages 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Greyson Jenista

De Soto

baseball

Wichita State

Hit .284 with a .404 on-base percentage for 4A state champs.

Hannah Thevarajoo

Eudora

volleyball

Baker

Played outside hitter and libero for the Cardinals this season.

Jasmine Bailey

Gardner Edgerton

golf

College of St. Mary (Neb.)

Finished 12th at Kansas regionals and tied for 76th at state.

Carter Hohn

Gardner Edgerton

baseball

Hesston College

Right-handed pitcher has 80 mph fastball for Trailblazers.

Conner McGuire

Gardner Edgerton

track

Pittsburg State

Finished second at EKL meet in pole vault with 13-6 mark.

Johnny Goodwin

KC Christian

tennis

Texas

Kansas Class 3-1A singles state champion led team to first state title.

Hailey Budke

Lansing

soccer

Central College (Iowa)

Three-year starter selected all-Kaw Valley League as defender.

Anthony Bonner

Lawrence

basketball

Colorado State

Averaged 16 points and four rebounds per game for Chesty Lions.

Morgan Byrn

Lawrence

softball

UMKC

Selected first team all-state infielder as a junior.

Emily Bermel

Lawrence Free State

softball

Kansas

Center fielder batted .643 with 14 RBIs for Firebirds.

Courtney Caldwell

Lawrence Free State

swimming

North Carolina State

Three-time state champ and school record holder in 50 free and 100 free.

Cooper Karlin

Lawrence Free State

baseball

Pittsburg State

Honorable mention all-Sunflower League selection as infielder.

Natalie Rainbolt

Lawrence Free State

gymnastics

Utah State

Club level competitor Level 10 state bronze medalist in three events.

Josh Terrell

Lawrence Free State

swimming

Carson-Newman

Helped 200 medley relay team set school record last year.

Rachel Blackburn

Leavenworth

basketball

Nebraska

Helped Pioneers win Kansas 5A state title last season.

Tyler Johnson

Leavenworth

basketball

Kansas

Averaged team-high 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

Tashia Jones

Leavenworth

basketball

Oklahoma State

Ranked second on team, averaging 12.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.

Sydney Dixon

Louisburg

volleyball

Fort Hays

Outside hitter was named first team all-State as senior.

Ashley Ruder

Louisburg

softball

Washburn

Played shortstop and outfield for state semifinalist Wildcats.

Taylor Morrow

Maranatha Christian

cc/track

Friends Univ.

Finished fourth at state and helped Eagles repeat as state champs.

Carlie Fangman

Olathe East

volleyball

Drury

Middle blocker named first team all-State for two-time champs.

Kelli Kalinoski

Olathe East

volleyball

Duke

Libero named first team all-state after leading Hawks to 6A title.

Maddie McCracken

Olathe North

softball

Notre Dame

Catcher hit .590 with 30 RBIs and five home runs last season.

Katie Usdansky

Olathe North

softball

McPherson College

Three-year starter named All-American Scholar Athlete each season.

Madi Denton

Olathe Northwest

volleyball

Pittsburg State

Helped Ravens take second at Kansas 6A state tournament.

Reagan Hathaway

Olathe Northwest

softball

Texas

National Fastpitch Coaches Association catcher of the year batted .759.

Austin Hansen

Olathe Northwest

baseball

Oklahoma

Sunflower League pitcher of the year had 78 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings.

Shaleia Jamison

Olathe Northwest

basketball

Johnson County CC

Named to all-Sunflower League second team last season.

Ragan Kinkade

Olathe Northwest

golf

Northwest Missouri

Tied for 18th at Kansas 6A golf state tournament.

Alex Knight

Olathe Northwest

baseball

Fort Scott

Right-hander played pitcher and first baseman for Ravens.

Maddie Schneider

Olathe Northwest

volleyball

Maryland-BC

Named to Kansas 6A state all-tournament team as outside hitter.

Gillian Schwartz

Olathe Northwest

swimming

Nebraska-Omaha

Swam on 400 freestyle relay team that was fourth at state.

Ethan Wall

Olathe Northwest

lacrosse

Colorado-Pueblo

Under Armour All-American and two-time KC all-metro lacrosse pick.

Kylee Kopatich

Olathe South

basketball

Kansas

Led Falcons with 12.2 points and 6.3 assists per game.

Jordan Morton

Olathe South

basketball

McKendree Univ.

Shot 60 percent from field and averaged 10 points and 5.8 rebounds.

Tiana Moala

Paola

basketball

Emporia State

Forward led Panthers to Class 4A Division I quarterfinals.

Rilye Fries

SM East

swimming

Nebraska

A scholastic national qualifier in 200 butterfly and 400 IM.

Lucas Jones

SM East

basketball

Eastern Illinois

Averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per game.

Brandon Gomer

SM Northwest

baseball

Evansville

Right-hander was relief pitcher on varsity squad.

Tatum Graves

SM Northwest

bkb/volleyball

Emporia State

Honorable mention all-Sunflower League hoops pick last season.

Casey Kelley

SM Northwest

baseball

Central Missouri

Outfielder tabbed second team all-Sunflower League.

Nate Reeder

SM Northwest

baseball

Evansville

Outfielder named first team all-Sunflower League as a junior.

Shelby Baker

Spring Hill

basketball

Emporia State

Enters hoops season ranked 10th in career points and 4th in rebounds.

Abby Brown

St. James

volleyball

Benedictine

Helped Thunder win three state championships.

Jake Thies

St. James

football

Benedictine

Right tackle on Thunder’s 6-3 football squad.

Shelby Doria

Aquinas

equestrian

Baylor

Tabbed as Maclay Region five winner earlier this year.

Kristen Hornung

Aquinas

volleyball

Regis (Colo.)

Helped Saints win Kansas 5A state title.

Carly Nusbaum

Aquinas

volleyball

Lipscomb

Evelyn Gates Award finalist and Kansas 5A state champion.

| Kathleen Gier, kgier@kcstar.com

KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL SIGNINGS

Athlete; School; Sport; College

Madeline Homoly; Bishop Miege; basketball; South Dakota

The triple-threat letter recipient was an all-state honorable mention pick.

McKenzi Weber; Bishop Miege; volleyball; Central Missouri

Helped lead Stags to back-to-back Kansas Class 4A Division I state titles.

Ryan Cyr; Blue Valley; baseball; Mississippi State

Posted a 1.79 ERA and helped Tigers win Kansas 6A title last year.

Kennedy Etheridge; Blue Valley; volleyball; American

She was first team all-EKL and first team all-state as a setter.

Jean Tyrrell; BV North; golf; Florida Gulf Coast

She won Kansas Class 6A individual state championship.

Kaleigh Ashen; BV Northwest; golf; Northwest Missouri

Finished third in Eastern Kansas League and 16th at state tournament.

Hannah Holbert; BV Northwest; cross country; Lipscomb

Finished eighth in Eastern Kansas League and 10th at Class 6A meet.

Alyvia Simmons; BV Northwest; softball; Nebraska

She plays first base and center field for the Huskies.

Brett White; BV Northwest; tennis; Washburn

He and partner Max Katcher won Kansas Class 6A doubles state title.

Miller Hogan; BV Southwest; baseball; St. Louis

Pitched back-to-back no-hitters in postseason and finished with 1.73 ERA.

Nikki McCurdy; BV Southwest; golf; Northwest Missouri

Placed fifth in EKL and tied for 11th at Kansas 5A state tournament.

Blake Shinkle; BV Southwest; baseball; Kansas

A shortstop, he hit leadoff and batted .329 with seven stolen bases.

Brendan Stanek; BV Southwest; baseball; Arkansas

Recorded a save in state semifinal and hit .309 as right fielder / first baseman.

Taylor Westrom; BV Southwest; basketball; Colorado Christian

The three-year varsity starter averaged eight points and five rebounds per game.

Daniel Fecteau; BV West; diving; Louisville

The two-time defending state champion broke six-dive and 11-dive school records.

Elizabeth Friedeman; BV West; cross country; Oklahoma City Univ.

Placed 13th at Eastern Kansas League meet and 17th at regional.

Katie Fries; BV West; Tennis; SIU-Carbondale

Qualified for state three years and placed in top 10 each time.

Megan Hansel; BV West; softball; Lamar

Infielder voted second team all-Eastern Kansas League as a junior.

James Henderson; BV West; golf; Missouri-St. Louis

The Eastern Kansas League champion placed second at 6A state tournament.

Taylor Lake; BV West; volleyball; Harding

Libero was two-time Eastern Kansas League honorable mention pick.

Jackson Layton; BV West; baseball; SIU-Edwardsville

The outfielder / designated hitter had .515 batting average with 10 RBIs.

Stuart McNutt; BV West; cross country; Tulsa

Finished career with Class 5A and Class 6A state championships.

Davis Schwab; BV West; baseball; Kansas State

Left-hander converted all six save opportunities and had 1.05 ERA.

Shellby Taylor; BV West; volleyball; Missouri Western

Middle and right-side hitter was Eastern Kansas League honorable mention.

Megan Bonar; De Soto; basketball; South Dakota

Averages 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Greyson Jenista; De Soto; baseball; Wichita State

Hit .284 with a .404 on-base percentage for 4A state champs.

Hannah Thevarajoo; Eudora; volleyball; Baker

Played outside hitter and libero for the Cardinals this season.

Jasmine Bailey; Gardner Edgerton; golf; College of St. Mary (Neb.)

Finished 12th at Kansas regionals and tied for 76th at state.

Carter Hohn; Gardner Edgerton; baseball; Hesston College

Right-handed pitcher has 80 mph fastball for Trailblazers.

Conner McGuire; Gardner Edgerton; track; Pittsburg State

Finished second at EKL meet in pole vault with 13-6 mark.

Johnny Goodwin; KC Christian; tennis; Texas

Kansas Class 3-1A singles state champion led team to first state title.

Hailey Budke; Lansing; soccer; Central College (Iowa)

Three-year starter selected all-Kaw Valley League as defender.

Anthony Bonner; Lawrence; basketball; Colorado State

Averaged 16 points and four rebounds per game for Chesty Lions.

Morgan Byrn; Lawrence; softball; UMKC

Selected first team all-state infielder as a junior.

Emily Bermel; Lawrence Free State; softball; Kansas

Center fielder batted .643 with 14 RBIs for Firebirds.

Courtney Caldwell; Lawrence Free State; swimming; North Carolina State

Three-time state champ and school record holder in 50 free and 100 free.

Cooper Karlin; Lawrence Free State; baseball; Pittsburg State

Honorable mention all-Sunflower League selection as infielder.

Natalie Rainbolt; Lawrence Free State; gymnastics; Utah State

Club level competitor; Level 10 state bronze medalist in three events.

Josh Terrell; Lawrence Free State; swimming; Carson-Newman

Helped 200 medley relay team set school record last year.

Rachel Blackburn; Leavenworth; basketball; Nebraska

Helped Pioneers win Kansas 5A state title last season.

Tyler Johnson; Leavenworth; basketball; Kansas

Averaged team-high 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

Tashia Jones; Leavenworth; basketball; Oklahoma State

Ranked second on team, averaging 12.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.

Sydney Dixon; Louisburg; volleyball; Fort Hays

Outside hitter was named first team all-State as senior.

Ashley Ruder; Louisburg; softball; Washburn

Played shortstop and outfield for state semifinalist Wildcats.

Taylor Morrow; Maranatha Christian; cc/track; Friends Univ.

Finished fourth at state and helped Eagles repeat as state champs.

Carlie Fangman; Olathe East; volleyball; Drury

Middle blocker named first team all-State for two-time champs.

Kelli Kalinoski; Olathe East; volleyball; Duke

Libero named first team all-state after leading Hawks to 6A title.

Maddie McCracken; Olathe North; softball; Notre Dame

Catcher hit .590 with 30 RBIs and five home runs last season.

Katie Usdansky; Olathe North; softball; McPherson College

Three-year starter named All-American Scholar Athlete each season.

Madi Denton; Olathe Northwest; volleyball; Pittsburg State

Helped Ravens take second at Kansas 6A state tournament.

Reagan Hathaway; Olathe Northwest; softball; Texas

National Fastpitch Coaches Association catcher of the year batted .759.

Austin Hansen; Olathe Northwest; baseball; Oklahoma

Sunflower League pitcher of the year had 78 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings.

Shaleia Jamison; Olathe Northwest; basketball; Johnson County CC

Named to all-Sunflower League second team last season.

Ragan Kinkade; Olathe Northwest; golf; Northwest Missouri

Tied for 18th at Kansas 6A golf state tournament.

Alex Knight; Olathe Northwest; baseball; Fort Scott

Right-hander played pitcher and first baseman for Ravens.

Maddie Schneider; Olathe Northwest; volleyball; Maryland-BC

Named to Kansas 6A state all-tournament team as outside hitter.

Gillian Schwartz; Olathe Northwest; swimming; Nebraska-Omaha

Swam on 400 freestyle relay team that was fourth at state.

Ethan Wall; Olathe Northwest; lacrosse; Colorado-Pueblo

Under Armour All-American and two-time KC all-metro lacrosse pick.

Kylee Kopatich; Olathe South; basketball; Kansas

Led Falcons with 12.2 points and 6.3 assists per game.

Jordan Morton; Olathe South; basketball; McKendree Univ.

Shot 60 percent from field and averaged 10 points and 5.8 rebounds.

Tiana Moala; Paola; basketball; Emporia State

Forward led Panthers to Class 4A Division I quarterfinals.

Rilye Fries; SM East; swimming; Nebraska

A scholastic national qualifier in 200 butterfly and 400 IM.

Lucas Jones; SM East; basketball; Eastern Illinois

Averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per game.

Brandon Gomer; SM Northwest; baseball; Evansville

Right-hander was relief pitcher on varsity squad.

Tatum Graves; SM Northwest; bkb/volleyball; Emporia State

Honorable mention all-Sunflower League hoops pick last season.

Casey Kelley; SM Northwest; baseball; Central Missouri

Outfielder tabbed second team all-Sunflower League.

Nate Reeder; SM Northwest; baseball; Evansville

Outfielder named first team all-Sunflower League as a junior.

Shelby Baker; Spring Hill; basketball; Emporia State

Enters hoops season ranked 10th in career points and 4th in rebounds.

Abby Brown; St. James; volleyball; Benedictine

Helped Thunder win three state championships.

Jake Thies; St. James; football; Benedictine

Right tackle on Thunder’s 6-3 football squad.

Shelby Doria; Aquinas; equestrian; Baylor

Tabbed as Maclay Region five winner earlier this year.

Kristen Hornung; Aquinas; volleyball; Regis (Colo.)

Helped Saints win Kansas 5A state title.

Carly Nusbaum; Aquinas; volleyball; Lipscomb

Evelyn Gates Award finalist and Kansas 5A state champion.

| Kathleen Gier, kgier@kcstar.com

This story was originally published November 12, 2014 at 11:24 PM with the headline "Kansas high school signings list."

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