Playing collegiate sports takes a high level of determination and commitment. Something that both Jonathan Springer and Rachel Taylor are ready for, following the signing of their respective National Letter of Intent.

Wednesday, Jonathan Springer committed to stay in Hays and wrestle for Fort Hays State University. The senior who is expected to compete at 182 pounds this season, said that he has been focusing on building his strength over the past year in order to have a more successful final high school season. Staying in Hays was also a bonus so he can wrestle where his family can still see him. Springer said he spent time around some of the Fort Hays State wrestlers making the decision a comfortable one.

Jonathan Springer

Coach John Hafliger

Rachel Taylor signed to play volleyball at Dodge City Community College next school year. Coach Christin Nunnery noted that Taylor may have exhibited the great amount of improvement from one season to the next when talking about what Taylor had done to reach the next level. Taylor spent time as a reserve as a junior behind a senior class that sent several onto the collegiate level to play volleyball. Taylor seized the opportunity to be on the floor as a senior and found her way to Dodge City Community College after spending time with their coaching staff where she found a comfort level compared to other schools.

Rachel Taylor

Coach Christin Nunnery