A roundup of college signing ceremonies held by Lee County schools on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
BISHOP VEROT
Jason Bello
Sport: Baseball
School: South Florida
Why I chose South Florida: “When I first went there to the campus, they just made it feel like home. I’m a big family person, so all the coaches made it feel like it was the right place to be.”
Curtis Couillard
Sport: Baseball
School: Union College
Why I chose Union College: “I was looking for a high academic school in the northeast, and once Coach (John) Muller reached out to me, I did some research into the school. I knew it was perfect for me for the next four years.”
Morgan Franklin
Sport: Golf
School: Samford
Why I chose Samford: “It was a pretty easy decision. I loved the school there. The Christian aspect of it, the school size – everything was just a great fit.”
Matthew Moreno
Sport: Baseball
School: Barry University
Why I chose Barry: “The decision for Barry, one, was for the location. I was born in Miami – Hialeah, and so being able to go back to where I started was always a blessing. It’s really ironic. I also have a lot of family there, so it’s going to be a good place to be around – my support system, my family’s there is great, so it’s going to be good.”
Marissa Peck
Sport: Beach volleyball
School: Spring Hill
Why I chose Spring Hill: “I chose Spring Hill because I will be able to continue my faith as well, and it’s a beautiful campus in a great area.”
Owen Rodriguez
Sport: Lacrosse
School: Wingate
Why I chose Wingate: “I fell in love with the culture and the success they’ve had in their programs in the past, and then the coaches were a huge part too. I went there on my visit and immediately felt like something that was a family and just a culture of winning and a chance to win a championship, which was something I was really excited about.”
Maddix Simpson
Sport: Baseball
School: Ohio State
Why I chose Ohio State: “Basically, throughout the few months that they recruited me, they just showed me so much love…
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