Railers sign to play at the next level
Lincoln Community High School honored five athletes Wednesday as they signed their letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.
Kaden Froebe, son of Kent and Kari Froebe, will play basketball for Missouri S & T, Rolla next season. Froebe said he liked what the school offered.
"I saw the best chance for me to be successful in both my academic and basketball careers," said Froebe.
Bayleigh Gillum, daughter of Jeremy Gillum, will play softball for Lincoln College next season. Gillum credits the location for her choice of schools.
"The coaches are great. I will be close to all my family and friends. I can stay in my community," said Gillum.
Brooke Kitner, daughter of Jake and Kenda Kitner, will play volleyball for Indiana University Kokomo in the fall.
Kitner said she liked the vibe of Kokomo.
"I get to play high level volleyball while going to one of the top nursing schools in Indiana. The coaches and team are amazing and I get to live in a town four times the size of Lincoln," said Kitner.
Payton Lanning, the son of Gordon and Dawn Lanning, will play soccer at Illinois College in Jacksonville in the fall.
Lanning said he chose IC due to its reputation.
"Illinois College has a great education program and the soccer facilities are top of the line. I have a good chemistry with the team and Coach Philpott is very personable and is invested in his players," said Lanning.
Faith Turley, daughter of Brian and Audra Turley, will play soccer at Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in the fall.
Turley said she felt it was the right choice for her.
"The college offers many opportunities for me as both an athlete and a student. I will be able to pursue my soccer career while also obtaining my bachelor's degree to teach," said Turley.
The LCHS Athletic Department congratulated the students on their accomplishments.
"The following students have achieved the goals they have set for themselves when they entered this building four years ago, both academically and athletically," as stated by Cameron Kurtz who emceed the event.
"We wish them the best of luck with their college careers."