81 Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent on National Signing Day

In Klein ISD, National Signing Day is one filled with cheering, clapping, first bumps, and beaming coaches and parents. 

At today’s ceremony, 80 Klein ISD student-athletes signed letters of intent to the colleges of their choice, many with high-dollar scholarships attached.

“Our student-athletes continue to amaze us by adding to our tradition of excellence in Klein ISD,” said Dr. Jenny McGown, Klein ISD Superintendent. “With dedicated coaches and educators, we know that our students are prepared to exceed expectations in their respective sports and in all of their academic endeavors. Congratulations to our students and their families on this outstanding achievement.”

This day was a culmination of years of hard work being recognized, respected, and celebrated.

“The hard work our student-athletes put in to get to this day leaves a big impact on Klein ISD, and resonates long after they leave these halls,” said Darby Young, Klein ISD Athletic Director. “Our athletic program, campuses, and community are making a difference in the lives of our students and the incredible successes of our athletes makes this fact undeniable.”

We are so proud of our athletes for choosing where they will continue their academic and athletic careers. Your Klein Family is always cheering you on!

Klein High

Cassidy Verdekal	Ohio State University	Rowing
Gustavo Posada	Texas A&M	Cross Country
Samuel Navarro	Fort Scott Junior College	Cross Country
Christopher Daniels	Incarnate Word	Cross Country
McKaylon Bowie	Angelina Junior College	Baseball
Connor Bryan	Tulsa	Football
Kenzo Viteri	Naval Academy	Football
Mason Tharp	Texas Tech	Football
Darius Peterson	New Mexico State	Football
Camy Kling	University of North Alabama	Volleyball
Annie Antar	University of North Florida	Volleyball
Devan Taylor	Clemson	Volleyball
Allie Clements	Stanford	Softball
Donatus Onu	Biola University	Swimming
Vitalis Onu	Fordham University	Swimming
Paige Walsh	University of North Texas	Swimming
Hallie Williams	BYU	Swimming
Joshua Le	NYU	Swimming

Klein Forest

Ahmonte Watkins	Texas Christian University	Football
Darrin Baker	Arizona Christian University	Football
Willie Green	Rend Lake College	Baseball
Dante Samuel	McPherson College	Football
Devante Samuel	Texas Wesleyan University	Football
Albert Thomas	Angelo State University	Football

Klein Oak

Mackenzie Baldwin	Southern Arkansas University	Softball
Haley Boardman-Lyttle	Lamar State College	Softball
Makayla Hall	Texas State	Softball
Kenna Hendry	LeTourneau University	Softball
Amber Poorbaugh	Frank Phillips College	Softball
Allison Saville	Sam Houston State University	Softball
Natalia Watkins	Tyler Junior College	Softball
Brianna Wray	UCLA	Rowing
Taryn Kooyers	University of Texas	Rowing
Alexa Holloway	James Madison	Diving
Emi Velez	UMHB	Women’s Soccer
Rebekah Gutierrez	Indian Hills College	Women’s Soccer
Kaitylyn Menard	LeTourneau University	Women’s Soccer
Ashlyn Jones	ULL	Women’s Basketball
Mallory Dawson	Coastal Bend Community	Volleyball
Clay Westbrook	Ranger College	Baseball
Anthony Venturella	Bethel University	Baseball
Braydon Burciaga	McPherson College	Baseball
Jayde Sihan	Auburn	Soccer/Track
PJ Tabor	Pittsburgh State University	Football
Chandler Donaway	A&M Commerce	Football
Nolan Steeples	Southern Nazarene University	Football
Max Roberts	McMurry State	Football
Kason Tulios	Texas A&M	Football
Zach Adams	Texas State	Football

Klein Collins

Adrian Losa	Friends University	Soccer
Evelyn Argueta	Letourneau University	Soccer
Jada Brown	Navarro College	Soccer
Kenny Burleson	Ranger Junior College	Baseball
Jarret Imel	Oklahoma Wesleyan	Baseball
Brycen Metoyer	Alvin Junior College	Baseball
Tyler Taylor	Ranger Junior College	Baseball
Mekaila Aupiu	University of Texas San Antonio	Volleyball
Faith Wilemon	University of Arkansas Monticello	Volleyball
Cornelious Blalock	Hamiline University	Football
Randolph Dean	Papago	Football
Siavash Ferrell	Southern Nazarene University	Football
Mikey Hookfin	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Football
Bruce Jackson III	Southwestern Assemblies of God University	Football
JJ Jackson	Papago	Football
Donald Lee	Grambling State University	Football
Jonathan Lewis	Southern Arkansas University	Football
Donavan Phenix-Niman	Southwestern Oklahoma State University	Football
Colby Powers	University of Arizona	Football
Richard Walker	USMC	Football
Trenton Ward	University of North Texas	Football
Nadia Almanza	Navarro College	Softball
Kylee Jacks	Tyler Junior College	Softball
Abigail Ramirez	McLennan Community College	Softball
Pacey White	Texas Lutheran University	Softball

Klein Cain

Seth Taylor	Ranger College	Baseball
Carson Fallowfield	McMurry University	Baseball
Haley Brown	East Texas Baptist University	Basketball
Byron Deary	Southern Arkansas University	Football
Johrdan Howard	Hardin Simmons University	Football
Cash Saxton	Hardin Simmons University	Football
Kendall Buish	Queens University	Volleyball

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Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 87.5 square miles and serves more than 53,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools.

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