24 Klein Oak Student-Athletes Participate in 2023 National Signing Day
Twenty-four student-athletes signed letters of intent for the college of their choice today during Klein Oak’s National Signing Day celebration.
“National Signing Day is a big part of what it’s all about,” Klein Oak Athletic Director Brandon Carpenter said. “Getting to see these young people do the work they had to do to be able to offer them these opportunities is so awesome. Today is the culmination of everything they have been working so hard toward.”
The signing day ceremony recognized many years of hard work and was an emotional day for students, teams, families, and coaches. Senior swimmer Izabella “Bella” Ortiz was excited to share in the festivities of signing day and formally commit to Chapman University.
“I’m excited to be signing today,” she said. “I’m just really excited for this new chapter. I’m going to California, which is completely different, but I’m excited to start at Chapman University. I want to thank my parents because they’ve been through a lot with me, my sister, and all my coaches that have been with me along the way.”
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!
See the list of student-athletes who signed below:
Sierra Dobson | Hendrix | Soccer
Cameryn Johnson | Missouri State | Swim
William Ridley | University of Illinois Chicago | Swim
Izabella Ortiz | Chapman University California | Swim
Savannah Green | Oklahoma Christian | Swim
Lili Ortiz | Trinity Valley | Cheer
Gracie Campbell | Nicholls State | Volleyball
Tatum Lockhardt | Nicholls State | Volleyball
Maggie Ellender | Lamar Community College | Volleyball
Elizabeth Kaidasz | Temple University | Rowing
Carys Luther | University of Texas | Rowing
Cole McRorey | Lincoln Memorial University | LaCrosse
Bret Deegan | Amarillo College | Baseball
Owen Smith | McClennan College | Baseball
Jack Boyd | University of Texas | Cross Country
Dereck Waite | University of Houston | Cross Country
Emma Phillips | Texas A&M Commerce | Track
Alejandra Ramon | University of St. Thomas | Track
Elizabeth Winkler | Arkansas State | Track
Kayla Kibble | Sam Houston State University | Track
Kaleb Black | Arizona State | Football
McKinley Wilson | Texas A&M Commerce | Football
Ryne Berger | Colorado State-Pueblo | Football
Malachi Oldacre | Texas Weslyan | Football
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