By Dustin Armbruster
Hays Post Sports
Hays - Six Hays High student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to play sports at the collegiate level. Holden Lind would have had his signing day as well but was sick. Fort Hays State football earlier in the day released that Lind had signed with the Tigers.
Two of those athletes are school record holders and chose to stay in town at Fort Hays State University.
Rylen Harrington - Fort Hays State - Track and Field
Rylen Harrington didn't initially want to be a javelin thrower. She however quickly realized in track sometimes the event chooses the kid. Harrington has finished runner-up twice at the 5A State Track and Field Meet and also owns the school record.
Kamryn McCall - Fort Hays State - Track and Field
Kamryn McCall will go down as one of the best sprinters and long jumpers in Hays High history. Her name is in the record books already and she also claimed the 5A State long jump title in 2024.
Jarek Purdy - Coffeyville Community College - Football
Jarek Purdy had the same dream that most every little kids have from the moment they put on a football helmet. Tuesday he made that dream a reality. Purdy saw time on the varsity field for three years playing wide receiver, defensive back, punt and kick returner.
Zane Viegra - Dodge City Community College - Football
Competition and injury kept Zane Viegra from starting until his senior year. Thanks to an active off-season schedule, social media and a successful return from a broken leg, he will be realizing a dream of playing college football.
Cassidy Smith - Barton County Community College - Volleyball
The backrow of a volleyball rotation is a tough place to make a living. Cassidy Smith has spent the last two years literally diving into the role at the varsity level.
Lanie Becker - Cloud County Community College - Softball
The classes in front of Lanie Becker were littered with college softball talent. So much so that it made it tough for her to get on the field at her preferred position. Becker made the most of it though by finding her way on the field at any position the team asked to be in.