Charlotte High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

News Summary

On National Signing Day, high school seniors in Charlotte celebrated a major milestone by signing their National Letters of Intent. With the NCAA’s transition to financial aid agreements on the horizon, this year’s signings hold special significance. Athletes from various sports, including basketball, baseball, and volleyball, committed to universities, marking the end of an era for the traditional signing process. As the excitement builds, these talented individuals step into a promising future in college athletics.

Charlotte High School Athletes Embrace Change on National Signing Day

What an exciting day it is here in Charlotte! High school seniors across the area are putting pen to paper and signing their National Letters of Intent to take their athletic careers to the next level. As the clock strikes noon, student-athletes are popping champagne bottles, donning their new university apparel, and celebrating at their respective institutions. But wait! There’s something new on the horizon.

NCAA Shake-Up: Goodbye NLI, Hello Financial Aid Agreements!

In a big twist just ahead of National Signing Day, the NCAA has decided to wave goodbye to the National Letter of Intent that has been the cornerstone of college athletics since the 1960s. Starting in October, athletes will transition to signing financial aid agreements instead. This means that current seniors can still sign today, but this marks the final year for the traditional NLI as we know it!

Luckily for our local seniors, they still have a chance to sign for basketball and all Division I and Division II sports. The early basketball signing period runs until November 20, so there’s time for anyone looking to make their mark. Other sports, though, can sign anytime before August 1, 2025! No pressure, right?

Today’s the Day: Who’s Signing?

The Charlotte area has an incredible lineup of talent that will be making official commitments to various universities today. Let’s dive into some of the amazing athletes we will be cheering on:

• Cannon School:
  • Maya McCorkle – Basketball to East Tennessee State University
  • Khloe Thompson – Winston-Salem State University
  • John Kroll – Swimming to Notre Dame
  • Ari Lopez – Volleyball to University of Tampa
  • Maria Nix – Volleyball to Butler
  • Lily Wittgraefe – Volleyball to Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Carmel Christian:
  • Anderson Rider – Baseball to Ferrum College
  • Sienna Jauch – Women’s Golf to North Greenville University
  • Landon Boyd – Baseball to Florida International University
  • Bryce Slay – Men’s Basketball to Marshall University
• Central Academy:
  • Gavin Jansen – Cross-country/track to Gardner-Webb
  • Addison Crawford – Softball to Rollins
• Charlotte Catholic:
  • Madison Baumgratz – Women’s Lacrosse to Virginia Tech
  • Various other lacrosse and golf signings!
• Weddington:
  • KJ Younger – Basketball to UNC Greensboro

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! From swimmers and softball stars to baseball and basketball players, every corner of our community is represented. Exciting signings are also happening at places like Charlotte Christian, Lake Norman, and Myers Park. Each athlete’s hard work, dedication, and dreams are coming together in this moment!

What Happens Next?

With the NCAA reform on the way, this opportunity is especially poignant. It could be the last time for many to experience the thrill of signing an NLI before everything changes. As always, we’ll keep you updated on other athletes from the Charlotte area who are signing throughout the remainder of the National Signing Day period.

The future is bright for these athletes and we can’t wait to see their continued success in college and beyond. So here’s to new beginnings, exciting challenges, and dreams coming true! Congrats to all the signers today!

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Additional Resources

• Charlotte Observer: High School Sports Signing Day
• Charlotte 49ers: Softball Signing Day Announcement
• Charlotte Observer: High School Athlete Signings
• HighSchoolOT: Signing Day Updates for Football
• App State Sports: National Signing Day Additions
• Wikipedia: National Letter of Intent
• Google Search: NCAA National Signing Day
• Google Scholar: NCAA Athlete Signing
• Encyclopedia Britannica: National Letter of Intent
• Google News: Charlotte National Signing Day