More than 115 Student-Athletes
Take Part in National Signing Day
M
ansfield ISD’s National Signing
Day event celebrated the
more than 115 student-athletes who
earned scholarships and committed
to continue playing at the collegiate
level.
National Signing Day is held on the
first Wednesday in February. It has
traditionally been the first day that a
high school senior can sign a binding
letter of intent to play at a school
that is part of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA).
The student-athletes were recognized and cheered on by their support system.
MISD student-athletes from all high schools gathered at the MISD Center for the Performing Arts with their families,
friends and coaches to publicly display which college they will be attending when they graduate.
Athletics Director Philip O’Neal said millions of dollars in scholarships were earned, and it is a testament to the
district’s community support and great coaching staff.
“The things that our coaches teach our kids, not just about their game but also about having character, help them to
be successful in the classroom,” said O’Neal. “Without the academic component, you don’t get the chance to get the
scholarship.”
The sports represented on MISD’s signing day included football, volleyball, basketball, golf, track and field, baseball,
softball, tennis, soccer and diving.
Early signing days were held in November and December. More letters of intent will be signed in April.
This is the second year the district has held a
comprehensive signing event for student-athletes.
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Many of the students will go on to play
for prominent Division I schools.
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