Years of embracing the grind pays off for nine CHS athletes
Senior Jacob Nesbit signs to Arkansas for baseball on Nov. 9, National Signing Day, in the Coppell High School arena. Five CHS students signed their letters of intent to play baseball in college, nine students signing in total.
From a young age, parents and players commit to hours of practice, pay thousands of dollars and sacrifice dozens of weekends for the chance of playing at the next level.
On Wednesday, nine Coppell High School athletes signed their letters of intent to continue playing the sport they love at the next level.
CHS teammates, coaches, teachers and families gathered in the Coppell arena to celebrate the signing of the athletes.
The celebration commemorated athletes of some spring sports signees, volleyball and golf. For senior Sami Thomas, the lone softball commit who participated on Wednesday, signing to her university has always been a dream.
As native of Hawaii with many family members residing in the state, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is perfect fit for pursuing her passion in marine biology and playing softball.
“I’m really excited and I feel like I have worked really hard for it and it feels really good to have it finally done. It’s like a dream come true, it all paid off,” Thomas said.
Five baseball commits headlined the ceremony with both seniors Trey Becerra and Mason Holt signing to play at Navarro College in Corsicana.
Knowing that they played a part in the journey and successes of athletes sparks pride in coaches.
“You have put a lot of your effort into making them as good as you can make them but obviously we don’t do the lifting, we don’t do the running, and we don’t do the hitting,” Coppell baseball coach Kendall Clark said. “We are able to have success with them and feel like we are part of it,”
Senior golfer Grace Do, a Texas Christian University signee, has been verbally committed for almost two years. The religious aspect of her university is a nice addition to the athletic experience.
“It finally feels amazing to sign know where I am actually going and know that they stand behind me and I stand behind them.” Do said.
2016 Coppell High School athletics signees
Grace Do – Texas Christian University – girls’ golf
Trey Becerra – Navarro College – baseball
Mason Holt – Navarro College – baseball
John Kodros – Louisiana State University – baseball
Lauren Lee – Rice University – volleyball
Cody Masters – Texas Tech – baseball
Jacob Nesbit – Arkansas – baseball
Sami Thomas – University of Hawaii at Manoa – softball
Brian Choe – Kansas State University – boys’ golf
Tanya Raghu is a senior and third year staffer on The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies and...
Megan is a sophomore at Coppell High School and is a first year staff member on The Sidekick. She is a photographer and enjoys watching and playing sports.
