Six athletes sign to continue their athletic careers
November 10, 2022
Six Redhawk athletes, seniors Lilian Adams, McKenna Gildon, Reese Brown, Teagen Jaussi, Grace Deshetler, and Erica Defferding, officialized their commitment to continue their athletic careers beyond high school in the fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Lili Adams: Soccer
Senior Lili Adams is trading black and red for white and purple with her commitment to play soccer at Stephen F Austin State University in the fall of 2023.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Adams: “I chose Stephen F Austin State University.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Adams: “I chose to go to this school because the coaching staff and girls on the team had a great vibe and they were very welcoming.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Adams: “It was a hard decision mainly because it’s the biggest one I have ever made. Deciding where I will be playing soccer and going to school for the next 4 years is a lot to think about and a big change.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Adams: “I expect it to be challenging because not only will I have to get used to the college academics but I will be competing against great players on my team and on the other teams in the WAC conference everyday.”
McKenna Gildon: Volleyball
Senior McKenna Gildon verbally committed to playing volleyball at Clemson University last year, but made it official on Tuesday in front of her team and family.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Gildon: “I chose Clemson University.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Gildon: “I liked the campus a lot and the coaches and the people I met there were really nice.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Gildon: “Yes because it is a really big commitment and I was worried if the program was going to be good for me. It was hard to choose a place so far away.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Gildon: “I’m expecting that it is going to be really hard, but really rewarding in the end.”
Grace Deshetler: Soccer
Senior Grace Deshetler is supporting purple with her committment to play soccer at Kansas State University.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Deshetler: “I chose Kansas State University.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Deshetler: “I really liked the environment of the school, and the coaches there were so awesome throughout my recruiting process, I knew it’s where I wanted to be.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Deshetler: “Yes and no. I think it was hard to walk away from other schools I was interested in, but after visiting the campus and meeting the players I knew K State was the place for me.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Deshetler: “I know that it’s going to be a lot of hard work and take a lot of dedication, but I think that I am going to learn so many new things and have so many opportunities I wouldn’t get to experience otherwise.”
Reese Brown: Soccer
After finishing her season with the Redhawks, senior Reese Brown will play at Ouachita Baptist University in the fall.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Brown: “I chose Ouachita Baptist University.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Brown: “I chose Ouachita because I really like the players and the environment of the team and the school.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Brown: “It wasn’t really a hard decision for me because when I went on my visit I knew I liked the school and team, and that I could see myself going there.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Brown: “I’ve been balancing school and soccer for a long time so I know kind of what to expect, but I know it’s going to be a lot more intense than both high school and club soccer.”
Teagen Jaussi: Soccer
Senior Teagen Jaussi signs her National Letter of Intent and commits to playing at Ouachita Baptist University in the fall of 2023.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Jaussi: “I chose Ouachita Baptist University.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Jaussi: “Two of my best friends are going to play there, they have great academics and focus a lot on the athletes, they are also ranked very well in standings.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Jaussi: “It did take me a while to choose ouachita but I’m glad I did!”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Jaussi: “I think it’ll teach me time management and how to power through hard times cause it’ll reward you in the end.”
Erica Defferding: Soccer
Senior Erica Defferding stayed true to red and black and committed to play soccer at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Defferding: “University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Defferding: “I chose Incarnate Word because of their soccer program and academics.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Defferding: “Choosing UIW wasn’t a hard decision for me because on my visit I was able to meet the coaching staff and other amazing people around the university that made the school feel like home!”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Defferding: “Being a college athlete I know I will always be busy trying to balance all my practices and classes but I’m super excited to take on the experience of being a college athlete!”