90 Katy ISD Athletes Sign University and College Commitments
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
June 4, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Nearly 100 Katy ISD students signed letters of commitment to play in collegiate sports programs in their college or University of choosing. They join the over 60 students who signed in the fall.

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Students Sign Letters Before Graduation
Katy ISD has a long-standing tradition of excellence in school sports and these students have committed to continue their athletic journey after high school. Before their graduations, nearly 100 students signed letters of commitment to play in collegiate sports programs.
Joining students who signed in the fall, Katy ISD’s total number of 2024-2025 college and university commitments to 202.
“Our students’ success is a team effort, the result of the commitment of the students, their families and coaches, and I would like to recognize all those who helped these students pursue their dreams,” says Lance Carter, Katy ISD’s executive director of athletics. “Best of luck to all our students as they continue to grow and showcase their talents.”
Representing all District UIL sports and collegiate programs across the country, each signing represented years of dedication and perseverance, launching student-athletes on their journey through higher education.
Cinco Ranch High School
Charlie Adamoli- Football, Texas Wesleyan University
Caden Davis- Track & Field, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Vince Echavarry- Wrestling, Grand View University
Scott Eckel- Football, Dickinson State University
Prince Jones-Bynum- Basketball, North Greenville University
Noah Matthews- Track & Field, University of Texas at Arlington
Guillermo Pekle- Baseball, Ottawa University
Robby Rodriguez- Baseball, Ottawa University
Alex Hahn Vadstein- Cross Country/Track & Field, Army West Point
Jordan High School

Fizreen Ahmadfadzir- Golf, University of Illinois-Springfield
Jonathan Brooks- Baseball, Ranger College
Eddie Buroz- Baseball, Alvin Community College
Cole Keppler- Baseball, Sul Ross State University
Anne Louis- Track & Field, Stephen F. Austin University
Namrata Makhija- Tennis, University of Texas- Dallas
Avery Milligan- Football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Juan Diego Ortigoza- Baseball, East Texas Baptist University
Emma Osuno- Soccer, Schreiner University
Ved Rejagopalan- Tennis, Southwestern University
Vince Rivas- Tennis, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Owen Wendt- Baseball, Sul Ross State University
Sarah Woodard- Track & Field, Elmhurst University
Katy High School

London Bray- Track & Field, Vanderbilt University
Breanna Murphy- Track & Field, Sam Houston State
Sarah Pantophlet- Track & Field, Houston Christian University
Josselyn Rodriguez- Soccer, Austin College
Chaila Ruiz- Soccer, Nelson University
Steven Vela- Soccer, University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Jayden Wylie- Cross Country, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Mayde Creek High School

Bailee Adb-Al-Khaliq- Volleyball, Bethany College
Anthony Aileru- Track & Field, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
Dwight Bennett- Cross Country/Track & Field, Wiley College
Aravel Burgos- Softball, San Jacinto College
Torrian Collier- Football, University of Dubuque
Raquel Cortez- Volleyball, Labette Community college
Emma Dutcher- Wrestling, Texas Woman’s University
Derick Garcia- Football, Waldorf University
Isaiah Goff- Wrestling, Presbyterian College
Anthony Gray- Track & Field, Coffeyville Community College
Shawn Hammond- Football, Clarke University
Daisjah Hutto-Clark- Track & Field, North America University
Arthur Jenkins- Track & Field, Abilene Christian University
David Matthew- Football, University of Dubuque
Eric Nelson- Track & Field, Jacksonville State University
Daylin Robinson- Football, Westgate Christian University
Daniel Solorio- Soccer, Sul Ross State University
Brooklyn Weiss- Soccer, Muskingum University
Trey Williams- Football, Westgate Christian University
Morton Ranch High School

Tylan Govan- Track & Field, Jacksonville College
Zane Heiliger- Baseball, Southwestern University
Antonio Melendez- Cross Country, University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Willis Thibeaux- Track & Field, Our Lady of the Lake University
Kamryn Washington- Cheer, Alabama A&M University
Paetow High School

Damarion Alfred- Track & Field, Our Lady of the Lake University
Elijah Emerson- Cross Country/Track & Field, University of St. Thomas
Musa Fakolee, Football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Kobi Fears- Football, Schreiner University
Diego Garcia- Baseball, New Hampshire Tech
Denim Hatton- Football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Vamaur Johnson- Football, Langston University
Daqualyn Lott- Football, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Jeremy McCullough- Football, Sul Ross State University
Emanuel Montalvo- Baseball, Ottawa University
Shayla Poleon- Soccer, Southwestern Adventist University
Seven Lakes High School

Max Austin- Track & Field, Air Force Academy
Janey Campbell- Track & Field, University of Michigan
Ayden Clarke- Basketball, St. Mary’s
Dominik Davis- Track & Field, Colorado School of Mines
Madison Holland- Soccer, Southwestern University
Noah Peterson- Soccer, Southwestern University
Keegan Pollard- Cross Country/ Track & Field, Campbell University
Paxton Ritchey- Cross Country/ Track & Field, University of St. Thomas
Kane Rosario- Wrestling, Wartburg College
Tyler Sims- Baseball, Alvin Community College
Matthew Sztraky- Football, Austin College
Taylor High School

Naim Arellano- Soccer, Concordia University
Christian Iwin- Baseball, The Master’s University
Santiago Salazar- Swim, Brandeis University
Tylah Spriggins- Volleyball, Wharton County Junior College
Easton Wolf- Baseball, Galveston Junior College
Tompkins High School

Etoro Bassey- Track & Field, Texas A&M University
Brooke Berryman- Cross Country, Blinn Junior College
Christin Cowart- Volleyball, Texas A&M University- Kingsville
Caelyn Dumas- Volleyball, Marist University
KJ Madison- Football, Trinity Valley Junior College
Danielle Oji- Volleyball, Macalester College
Darby Perry- Soccer, LeTourneau University
Diego Reyes- Cross Country, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ananya Sriniketh- Tennis, Claremont McKenna College
Jason Wang- Swim, Columbia University
Congratulations to all of these student athletes on their future endeavors!