Katy ISD Celebrates 51 Student-Athletes Signing National Letters of Intent
On National Signing Day, November 13, Katy ISD announced that 51 student-athletes across its high schools signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports. These athletes, representing a range of sports, will join programs nationwide.
“Katy ISD Athletics prides itself on not just building award-winning programs at the high school level, but also on preparing our student-athletes for success at the next level,” said Lance Carter, Katy ISD’s Executive Director of Athletics.
Athletes and Their Destinations
Cinco Ranch High School
- Marley Barnard: Swimming – U.S. Naval Academy
- Abby Borchardt: Volleyball – West Texas A&M
- Jonas Dark: Swimming – Air Force Academy
- Aniya Foy: Basketball – Kansas State University
- Lucas Franco: Baseball – Texas Christian University
- Sophie Hassall: Softball – University of St. Thomas
- Gabriella Martinez: Volleyball – California Baptist University
- Josh Morelli: Baseball – Pratt Community College
- Kassidy O’Brien: Volleyball – University of Kentucky
- Camille Torrence: Basketball – UT Permian Basin
Jordan High School
- Emma Aumaugher: Swimming – University of Wyoming
- Allie Hakimzadeh: Basketball – Midland University
- Abbie O’Shay: Volleyball – College of the Mines
- Damisi Osibodu: Volleyball – William & Mary
- Grace Robertson: Soccer – East Texas A&M
- Maddy Way: Soccer – Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Katy High School
- Aiden Barrientes: Baseball – Texas Christian University
- Adam Carter: Track & Field – Texas State University
- Kendall Gussert: Soccer – Hardin Simmons University
- Atiana Lara: Soccer – Incarnate Word University
- Cade Nelson: Baseball – Texas Christian University
- Aliah Nadine Stevens: Soccer – Citadel
- Connor Udland: Baseball – University of Houston
Mayde Creek High School
- Jamal Chretien II: Basketball – University of New Orleans
- Elijah Ferguson: Track & Field – Texas Tech
- Alexia Ruiz: Softball – Columbia University
Paetow High School
- Yarel Delgado: Baseball – Rice University
- Eryianna Singleton: Track – Northern Iowa
Seven Lakes High School
- Alexandra Angueria-Colombani: Diving – Florida State University
- Chloe Callahan: Soccer – St. Edward’s University
- Heidi Wingate: Volleyball – University of St. Thomas (MN)
- Nathan Johnson: Baseball – University of Texas San Antonio
- Connor Jones: Swimming – Stanford University
- Kate Kuehn: Volleyball – Florida International University
- Carter Nannini: Baseball – East Texas Baptist University
- Olivia Orellana: Soccer – University of Louisiana-Lafayette
- Kennedy Reed: Soccer – University of Texas San Antonio
- Owen Wade: Baseball – University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Taylor High School
- Carlos Cardozo: Baseball – Florida Gulf Coast
- Kara Hart: Basketball – Henderson State
- Kendall Hemperley: Soccer – Northwestern State University
- Kaelyn Lerma: Softball – UT Tyler
- Julia Porath: Volleyball – University of the Pacific (California)
- Jordyn Talbert: Softball – Texas Southern University
- Sophia Ybanez: Softball – Arlington Baptist University
Tompkins High School
- Riri Deleon: Basketball – University of Texas Permian Basin
- Leah Gershman: Softball – Denison University
- Cami Hearn: Softball – Montana State University Billings
- Jenna Lightle: Soccer – Sul Ross State University
- Tristan Rodriguez: Diving – University of Hawaii
Wide Range of Sports and Schools
The signees represent sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and diving. Participating colleges range from state institutions like Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi to private universities such as Columbia and Stanford.
This achievement highlights the district’s commitment to both athletic and academic excellence, ensuring its athletes are prepared for success in their collegiate endeavors.
