UPDATED: 11/13/19
Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Gymnastics and Equestrians Eye Key Placements at Top Universities
WHAT: Setting their sights on their future, 19 high school student-athletes will participate in the Elk Grove Unified School District’s Fall Division I and II NCAA National Letter of Intent signing ceremony for a college scholarship. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the EGUSD Board Room. These student-athletes will sign letters of intent to attend an array of colleges and universities on college scholarships, in California and across the country. By continuing their athletic careers playing a variety of sports including baseball, equestrian, gymnastics, lacrosse, softball, volleyball and wrestling, they will also demonstrate resolute dedication and determination for all aspiring students as student-athlete role models.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 13, 2019, promptly at 7:00 a.m.
WHERE: Robert L. Trigg Education Center, 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624
WHO: Families, coaches and principals will join these student athletes who will be receiving Division I and Division II collegiate scholarships
WHY: EGUSD has thousands of student athletes that participate in athletics each year. Today, we are honoring the athletes that participated in baseball, equestrian, gymnastics, lacrosse, softball, volleyball and wrestling. EGUSD is proud to recognize 19 students receiving scholarships as they continue their academic and athletic careers at a Division I or Division II school.
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SCHOOL |
STUDENT |
SPORT |
UNIVERSITY |
PARENTS |
COACH |
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Cosumnes Oaks High School |
Kennedy Echols |
Softball |
Sacramento State |
Stanley Echols and Denise Whitsett |
Lynda Bettencourt |
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Haley Burdo |
Volleyball |
California State University, Stanislaus |
Rene and Gina Burdo |
Lisa Fowkes |
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Cameron Walty |
Baseball |
University of Nevada, Reno |
Carl and Dana Walty |
Mark Gwerder |
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Elk Grove High School |
Alyssa Ramirez |
Softball |
Humboldt State University |
Chris and Jennifer Ramirez |
Amanda Buck |
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Peter Ming |
Wrestling |
Stanford University |
Joe and Kathy Ming |
Pat Coffing |
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Franklin High School |
Chase Davis |
Baseball |
University of Arizona |
Tommy Davis and Jamille Moens |
Bryan Kilby |
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Emily Davis |
Soccer |
Sacramento State University |
Gary and Paula Davis |
Brynne Konkel |
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Sydney Rivera |
Soccer |
University of Central Arkansas |
Carlos and Kristie Rivera |
Brynne Konkel |
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Parker Sikora |
Soccer |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro |
Mark and Lesa Sikora |
Brynne Konkel |
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Pleasant Grove High School |
Sophie Jacquez |
Softball |
University of Utah |
Craig and Jodie Jacquez |
Brian Cherry |
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Alissa Montes De Oca |
Softball |
California Baptist University |
Ramon and Leia Montes De Oca |
Brian Cherry |
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Nathan Theodorovic |
Lacrosse |
Colorado Mesa University |
Zlatko and Kim Theodorovic |
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Jacob Couchot |
Lacrosse |
Westminster College, Utah |
Kristen Couchot, Randy Reyna and Aaron Couchot |
Cliff Hu |
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Gracie Howell |
Equestrian |
University of California, Davis |
Jeff and Brenna Howell |
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Courtney Blackson |
Gymnastics |
Boise State University |
Robert and Cindy Blackson |
Rhonda Hawkins |
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Sheldon High School |
Shelbie Caro |
Softball |
University of California, Riverside |
Chris and Erin Caro |
Mary Jo Truesdale |
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Samantha Oliver |
Softball |
University of Nevada, Reno |
Mike and Lori Oliver |
Mary Jo Truesdale |
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Kiannah Pierce |
Softball |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Tasha Pierce |
Mary Jo Truesdale |
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Tessa Poirier |
Softball |
Humboldt State University |
Ken and Tammy Poirier |
Mary Jo Truesdale |
Video/photograph/interview opportunities: Student-athletes,coaches and parents will be available for interviews. Please contact Communications to schedule a visit at (916) 686-7732.
About the Elk Grove Unified School District
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fifth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 67 schools: 42 elementary schools, nine middle schools, nine high schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 70 career-themed academies and pathways within 15 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.
For more information about the Elk Grove Unified School District, please visit www.egusd.net and follow us @ElkGroveUnified on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Eventbrite.
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