JCA athletic director Mr. Dan Sharp led off Wednesday afternoon’s National Signing Day Ceremony speaking of the importance of being a student-athlete, with the “student” portion always at the forefront. Sharp said, “most of the scholarship dollars attained here today by our 18 student-athletes continuing their careers at the collegiate level comes from academic scholarships. It is a tribute to how well rounded these individuals are in the classroom and on the playing field.”
Sharp also pointed out the impact parents play in creating the family atmosphere at JCA, a partnership between the administration, faculty, coaches, and parents at home. “We are grateful that you have trusted your children to JCA. Our own job is easy because you (parents) have the tough job. It has been a pleasure to coach and teach your sons and daughters.”
The following 18 student-athletes in JCA’s 2017 graduating class will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level:
BASEBALL:
Alex Analytis: Indiana University South Bend
Alex Hartsell: Heartland Community College
Michael O’Brien: St. Ambrose
Antonio Saldana: Iowa Western Community College
Jack Surin: Benedictine University (Ill.)
Brendon Wills: Indiana University South Bend
FOOTBALL:
Andrew Hartsell: Ball State University
Rio Strama: University of St. Francis
Andrew Warf: University of Dubuque
GOLF:
Jennifer Filotto: Augustana College
SOCCER:
Alyson Egizio: Webster University (St. Louis)
Emma Ehrsam: Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
SOFTBALL:
Paige Callans: Lindenwood University
Kailey Kovas: Cornell College
Reilly Jo Swanson: Drexel University
TRACK & FIELD:
Jamie Stolfo: University of St. Francis
VOLLEYBALL:
Michael Tillmann: Clarke University
Taylor Zurliene: Elmhurst College
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