Seven student-athletes signed with respective colleges and universities Wednesday morning in the gym in a special ceremony. They were joined afterwards for pictures with teammates, parents, and coaches.
Those moving on include baseball standouts Grant Bradley, Robby Chiaffredo, and Amaree Griffin; soccer stars Paige Jacquin, Marley Vaughn, and Christian Williams; and lacrosse ace Tuck Greene.
Of the above, both Paige and Marley will be graduating early. Beginning with Paige – she has inked with the University of Wisconsin after a three-year varsity career here that saw her at the top among goals scored as well as more than solid play on both sides of the field. She also stayed among the All-Region and All-State polls during her tenure.
As for Marley, she will attend Louisiana Tech University. She was an ace defender for Coach Clayton Schmitt, who constantly called on her to shut down the opposing team's top scorers. She didn't disappoint, and both she and Paige were two key reasons for the team's state championship in 2026.
Christian will remain through the spring semester and currently has signed with Ohio State University. He has been a wing for Coach Tyler Santee and has given the team a strong presence from the outside while also adding outstanding athleticism to the team that has advanced to the playoffs consistently.
Changing sports, Bradley will attend Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. He has been a consistent performer for Coach Jeff Rowland both with his glove, his bat, and on the mound. He played several different positions and helped the squad to a state runner-up finish this past spring.
As for Robby, he will join former teammates Taylor Fuller and Davis Harper at Kennesaw State University. Robby has quietly gotten it done during his years here and has been a pitcher Coach Rowland could count on in big situations. He was also key in the second-in-state finish.
Amaree has inked with the University of Georgia, and the tall left-hander made his presence known starting with his freshman season. One of the aces for the Bears, he has shut down not only regional opponents with his pitching arsenal but has had success against the larger school teams as well.
Last but not least, Tuck committed last year to St. John's University. He has been more than amazing in the face-off X for the Golden Bear coaching staff and also gives the Bears a good mix of scoring, defense, and balance game after game. He is a four-year starter for HI and will be looked to again for more great play this spring.