On Feb. 5, Rock Hill held its first signing night of the 2025 athletic season. Signing day is an event where high school athletes officially commit to attending colleges where they will continue their athletic careers. This year, athletes from various sports signed with schools in multiple divisions including Division I, Division II, NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes).
Signing day marks the next step in a student athlete’s academic journey and sports career. Rock Hill holds ceremonies twice a year, where students announce their choice of school and sign the National Letter of Intent.
Signing day, traditionally held on the first Wednesday of February, was originally intended for football. However, other sports such as baseball and soccer have also been incorporated into the event.
Dylan LaMonica, the goalie on the varsity girls’ soccer team, and was the only soccer player at the signing day ceremony.
“I signed to East Central University, and I felt a lot of emotions going through my head,” senior Dylan LaMonica said. “But at the end of the day, I’m just excited to be signed and excited to continue my athletic career in college.”
Senior Armaree Brown said “the constant encouragement and support” helped him get to where he is now, ultimately committing to McPherson College.
Senior Trevor Kruse, in-field pitcher for the varsity baseball team, committed to Blinn Junior College.
“It’s a really good program, and I look forward to the experience and having more responsibility,” Kruse said. “It felt good on signing day to have my family and my friends, and all my teammates and my coaches. I chose this school because I believe it is the best option for me, and the best next step in my career.”
![Freshman Aliyana Sanchez makes a catch on her select ball team. “[Softball has] always been my love sport and it’ll always have my heart,” Sanchez said.](https://rockhillmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/alisanchez-787x1200.png)
