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National Signing Day for 80108 student-athletes
To see the entire list of Douglas County student-athletes who participated in National Letter of Intent Signing Day, visit: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1WvxwpIDLZC2bi aiK2CGe4VBxOIBCX5ekqhaL XE25nB8/edit
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Adeline Sabados
Gymnastics
Auburn University, GA
Club Coach
Kathy Vigil said, “Addie has been an absolute joy to coach from the day she walked into
Aerials Gymnastics in 2010. Her positive energy and love for her sport have been a key factor in her many successes over the years. Addie was back-to-back state and regional champion in the All-Around in 2017 and 2018. She has 12 total state and regional wins at Level 10 over the years. She has quali ed to the Junior Olympic Nationals four times and has medaled in the top 10 four times. Addie also quali ed as a Hopes Pre-Elite two years and medaled on vault at the Hopes National Championships. Addie will be missed not only for her gymnastics accomplishments but for her loving encouragement of her teammates and her sunny disposition and sense of humor.”
Jack Thompson
Boys Lacrosse
University of Denver, CO
Coach John Gallant said, “As our goalie, JT is often counted on as our last line
of defense. His attention to detail
and his personal focus on preparation and fundamental skill development has allowed JT to be successful on the lacrosse eld
and in the classroom. JT is receiving the Chancellor Scholarship from the University of Denver, the highest academic scholarship from the University. Following former RCHS lacrosse standout Colton Jackson, JT is continuing the tradition of RCHS players to play for the crimson and gold. We wish JT all the success playing for Coach Bill Tierney and the University of Denver Pioneers.”
Brian Todd
Football
Lindenwood University, MO
Coach Brian Tinker said, “Brian Todd has great arm talent and loves the game. I am sure he will
do great things
at Lindenwood University.” Teammate Alec Sutula said, “Brian is a great leader who always took control of the huddle and had the respect of his teammates. He is a great guy on and o the eld and it was a pleasure to play with him for three years.”
Danielle Vonlembke
Girls Soccer ColoradoSchool of Mines, CO
Coach Mathew Henbest said, “Dani has been a solid goalkeeper for our program during her entire
tenure at RCHS. She is a humble and thoughtful teammate who has displayed a great deal of character as a varsity player. Dani’s maturity and calm demeanor
will serve her well while playing at the Colorado School of Mines.”
Valor Christian High School
Lily Thomason
Volleyball
Auburn University, GA
Coach Kaitlyn Hastings said, “Lily is in an amazing athlete to watch compete. She plays with grace
and power. More than that, she is a fantastic teammate, and her teammates adore her. Lily has been awarded All-League 2017 & 2018, 5A All-State team in 2018; Team Core Value Award for Joy in 2018; CCGS All-State Games 2018. Lily has played a vital role in the program all four years as a varsity player. Along with her senior teammates, that particular group was able to take Valor one step further each year from her sophomore year making it to the nal four, junior year becoming state runners up for the rst time in Valor volleyball history, and this past season winning Valor’s rst state championship during the program’s rst year of competition in 5A.”