14 Central Catholic Student-Athletes Sign National Letter of Intent on Spring Signing Day

A whopping 14 Central Catholic student-athletes were recognized for their commitments to continue their education and athletic careers at the collegiate level on Thursday in Krompak Hall.

Class of 2023 members Jada Dames, Winston Delp, DeAndre Ellis, Durye’a Hall, Jai’Lynne Hitt-Swartz, Kara Hurst, Ella Isaacs, Tyler Jackson, Solomon King, Noah Langford, Javon Murphy, RJ Maddox Jr., Mya Vernon, and Mekhi Warren each signed a National Letter of Intent this morning in front of family, friends, and teammates.

These students join seven student-athletes who signed NLI’s earlier this year, bringing the total to a staggering 22 signees for the Class of 2023.

Jada Dames - Schoolcraft College, Basketball
- Honorable Mention All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Winston Delp - Hillsdale College, Baseball
- Academic All-TRAC (2022)

DeAndre Ellis - Ohio Dominican University, Football
- Honorable Mention All-Ohio
- 1st-Team All-District
- 1st-Team All-TRAC

Durye’a Hall - Siena Heights University, Football
- Honorable Mention All-District
- 2nd-Team All-TRAC

Jai’Lynne Hitt-Swartz - Alderson Broaddus University, Basketball
- Honorable Mention All-District
- 2nd-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Kara Hurst - The Ohio State University, Dance
- Irish Dance Team (IDT) Captain

Ella Isaacs - Edinboro University, Volleyball
- 2nd-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Tyler Jackson - Heidelberg University, Football
- 2nd-Team All-District
- 2nd-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Solomon King – Davenport University, Track & Field
- Ran anchor leg of 2nd place 4×200-meter relay at Track & Field State Championships (2022)
- Individually, finished 4th in 100-meter dash & 5th in 200-meter dash at Track & Field State Championships (2022)

Noah Langford - Ohio Northern University, Basketball
- Honorable Mention All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

RJ Maddox Jr. - Ohio Dominican University, Football
- Honorable Mention All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Javon Murphy - Tiffin University, Football
- Honorable Mention All-District
- 2nd-Team All-TRAC

Mya Vernon - Bluffton University, Soccer
- 1st-Team All-District
- 1st-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Mekhi Warren - Ashland University, Football
- Honorable Mention All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Previous Signees:

Braden Awls - University of Toledo, Football
- 1st-team All-Ohio
- 1st-Team All-District
- 1st-Team All-TRAC

Brian Bishop - University of Toledo, Preferred Walk On, Football
- Honorable Mention All-Ohio
- 1st-Team All-District
- 1st-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Ty’Waun Clark - Tiffin University, Football
- 2nd-Team All-District
- Honorable Mention All-TRAC

Chris Edmonds - Bowling Green State University, Preferred Walk On, Football
- 1st-Team All-Ohio
- District Co-Offensive Player of the Year
- 1st-Team All-District
- TRAC Offensive Player of the Year
- 1st-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC

Mary Ellis - University of Findlay, Track & Field
- Ran 3rd leg of victorious 4×200-meter relay at Track & Field State Championships (2022)
- Individually, finished 4th in 400-meter dash at Track & Field State Championships (2022)
- Academic All-TRAC (2022)

Kamari Devalt - Wilberforce University, Dance
- Irish Dance Team (IDT) Captain

*Chico Johnson - Drake University, Basketball
- 1st-Team All-Ohio (2021-21)
- Northwest Ohio District Player of the Year (2021-22)
- 1st-Team All-TRAC (2021-22)
- Academic All-TRAC (2022-23)
* - Appeared in only 3 games during the 2022-23 season due to injury

Cody Schuberg - Carnegie Mellon University, Football
- 1st-Team All-Ohio
- District Defensive Player of the Year
- 1st-Team All-District
- TRAC Defensive Player of the Year
- 1st-Team All-TRAC
- Academic All-TRAC