11 Central Catholic Student-Athletes Sign During February Signing Period
Eleven Central Catholic student-athletes were acknowledged for their commitment to continue their education and athletic careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday as part of the February Signing Period. The event took place in Krompak Hall.
Class of 2025 members Brandon Awls II (Siena Heights University), Michael Besteda (Gannon University), Desmond Flowers (University of Chicago), D’haron Flowers (Wayne State University), Isaiah Fox (Lawrence Technological University), Beau Gardner (Adrian College), Jamarion Rushing (Madonna University), Dominic Spinazze II (Hillsdale College), Levelle Stokes III (Siena Heights University), Aubrey Thomas (Morehead State University), and Ke’Mar Walker (Saginaw Valley State University) each signed an Athletic Aid Agreement in front of family, friends, and teammates.
This group of football players – Brandon Awls II, Michael Besteda, Desmond Flowers, D’haron Flowers, Isaiah Fox, Jamarion Rushing, Dominic Spinazze II, Levelle Stokes III, and Ke’Mar Walker - registered a 45-3 record over the last 3 years, winning a pair of state titles.
* - Below are Athletic & Academic Accolades Achieved in 2024
Brandon Awls II – Siena Heights University, Football
– Part of defensive line that helped CCHS yield 7 points or less on 8 occasions
– Totaled 20 tackles as defensive tackle
– Accumulated 6 tackles-for-loss
– Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Michael Besteda – Gannon University, Football
– Honorable Mention All-Ohio (Division III)
– CHSL All-League
– 1st-Team All-Northwest District (Division III)
– 1st-Team All-Blade
– Registered team-high 112 stops at linebacker, including 14 tackles-for-loss
– Led squad with 7 sacks and 3 forced fumbles
– Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Desmond Flowers – University of Chicago, Football
– CHSL All-Academic
– Missed final 13 games after suffering knee injury
– Member of Insignis Society (Top 12 Senior)
– Summa Cum Laude (2ndQuarter of 2024-25)
– Summa Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
D’haron Flowers – Wayne State University, Football
– Totaled 34 tackles at defensive back
– Posted 5 tackles-for-loss and 3 pass breakups
– Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Isaiah Fox – Lawrence Technological University, Football
– Honorable Mention All-Northwest District (Division III)
– Team captain
– Completed 107-of-161 passes for 1,655 yards & 15 TDs at quarterback
– Registered 3 TDs rushing
– Tossed multiple TDs on 5 occasions during Fall, including season-high 3 vs. De La Salle Collegiate (September 20, 2024) & Lutheran West (November 1)
– Posted season-best 235 yards vs. Saint Ignatius (September 27)
– Magna Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Magna Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Beau Gardner – Adrian College, Baseball
– 2-year starting pitcher
– Started 15 games on mound, accumulating 86.1 innings with 59 strikeouts & 4.14 ERA
– Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Magna Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Jamarion Rushing – Madonna University, Football
– Part of offensive line that helped CCHS average 31.0 ppg & 340.9 ypg
Dominic Spinazze II – Hillsdale College, Football
– CHSL All-League
– Team captain
– Member of Insignis Society (Top 12 Senior)
– Summa Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Summa Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Levelle Stokes III – Siena Heights University, Football
– Honorable Mention All-Northwest District (Division III)
– Had 33 catches for 526 yards & 3 TDs at wide receiver
– Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
Aubrey Thomas – Morehead State University, Cheer
– Team captain
– Summa Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
– Summa Cum Laude (1st Quarter of 2024-25)
– Qualified for The Cheerleading Worlds (2024)
Ke’Mar Walker – Saginaw Valley State University, Football
– Part of defensive line that helped CCHS yield 7 points or less on 8 occasions
– Totaled 36 tackles as defensive tackle
– Accumulated 6 tackles-for-loss
– Cum Laude (2nd Quarter of 2024-25)
