Area athletes lock in next destinations

Wheatmore swimmer Spencer Hall

 

Several athletes from around Randolph County signed letters of intent or made college commitments when the early signing period began last week.

Some of these had been previously announced intentions.

Baseball players were among those most active.

From Randleman’s 2021 state-championship team, five players confirmed their intentions. They were Brooks Brannon to North Carolina, Kaden Ethier to Montreat, Braylen Hayes to UNC Greensboro, Trey Way to Virginia Tech and Ryan White to Western Carolina.

Randleman volleyball player Kylie Vaughan, an outside hitter, has committed to Guilford College.

Wheatmore’s Spencer Hall is heading to Milligan, where he’ll be on the swimming team for the Tennessee school. Hall has qualified for the state meet in each of his first three high school seasons.

Previously this fall, Wheatmore baseball player Robert Hales signed to play for NAIA member St. Andrews University.

Officials from some high schools said they expect to have athlete signings at later dates.

By Randolph Record