Three Redhawks take athletics to the next level
April 17, 2023
Three Redhawk athletes, Jonathan Dupree-Buford, Luke Martin, and Nick Banks made the decision to continue their athletic careers at the next level on Friday as they signed their letter of intent.
Jonathan Dupree-Buford: Basketball
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From Red and Black to purple and white, senior Jonathan Dupree-Buford made his commitment official to play at the University of the Ozarks.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Dupree-Burford: “I chose the University of the Ozarks.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Dupree-Burford: “I chose the University of the Ozarks because it was a very nice environment and it felt like home away from home. It is a really nice school and people down there are very friendly.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Dupree-Burford: “It was a tough decision, but it felt like the right decision for me.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Dupree-Burford: “I expect to just be the best version of myself on and off the court and showcase my skills to get better at the next level.”
Luke Martin: Football
While senior Luke Martin has a few weeks left of being a Redhawk, he made his plans official on Friday to become a Pirate. Pictured left sits senior Nick Banks, who made the decision to be close to family as he continues his football career at Fort Hays State University.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Martin: “I chose Southwestern.”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Martin: “I chose Southwestern because it was the best fit for me academically and athletically.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Matin: “It was a hard decision because I had to choose between there and Hendrix College which I also really liked.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Matin: “I’m expecting college football to be difficult but for it to pay off as I head into the real world.”
Nick Banks: Football
While senior Luke Martin has a few weeks left of being a Redhawk, he made his plans official on Friday to become a Pirate. Pictured left sits senior Nick Banks, who made the decision to be close to family as he continues his football career at Fort Hays State University.
Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”
Banks: “I chose FHSU (Fort Hays State University).”
Wingspan: “Why did you choose that school?”
Banks: “I chose this school because I have always wanted to live in Kansas, close to my uncle and being able to play football and being with a whole bunch of family is the best thing that could’ve happened.”
Wingspan: “Was this a hard decision to choose this school?”
Banks: “The decision was very very tough. There was a two day period right before deciding where to commit that I just had a very stressful time deciding between FHSU and South Eastern Oklahoma.”
Wingspan: “What are you expecting from being a college athlete?”
Banks: “Expectations of college athletes are a ton of hard, hard work and no sleep.”