With the help of friends, family and coaches, seven students will sign the contract to play their sport at their future college. Taaj Bakari, committed to play football at Oklahoma State University (OSU) looks forward to playing his sport in college.
“It’s a good school and they always compete for good bowls,” Bakari said. “They will probably win a championship soon.”
Bakari knew at a young age that he would get a scholarship offer but didn’t know what college it would be. Originally Texas Christian University (TCU) offered Bakari a scholarship, however after visiting the OSU campus, he realized thats where he wanted to be. With the great atmosphere of the campus and the friendly people, Bakari realized that he wanted to play college football for OSU instead of TCU.
“I wanted to go to TCU at first,” Bakari said, “but I fell in love when I visited OSU.”
Writing emails to colleges, telling them about when and where you play can be scary and difficult. Senior Khirah Madison, playing soccer for Legacy, with the help of her father, wrote emails to the colleges of her choice asking them to come and watch her play soccer. She always figured she would get offered a scholarship, yet was still surprised when the offer from Southeastern Florida came through.
“I’m super excited, but i’m getting nervous as it gets closer,” Madison said. “I was excited because I get to get away from Texas, but I’m nervous because I’ll be so far away from home.”
Senior Gentry Ivery, receiver for the Legacy football team, will be attending Pittsburgh University. Ivery received the offer just weeks before signing day. After visiting the campus and getting to know the school, he realized that he wanted to be there and he wants to play football for their team.
“I feel really excited, I’m ready to get up there,” Ivery said. “I was surprised when I got the offer.”
Other signees are:
Braxton Thomas – SE Oklahoma (Football)
Byron Edwards – Panhandle State Oklahoma (Football)
Braylon Chandler – SW University in Georgetown, TX (Football)
Ashley Felan – Cisco Jr. College (Soccer)
