DeSoto ISD Celebrates Student-Athletes at End of School Year Athletic Signing Day
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, DeSoto
Independent School District proudly celebrated its annual Athletic Signing
Day inside the Chris Dyer Gymnasium at DeSoto High School. Beginning at
9:00 a.m., the event marked a major milestone in the lives of numerous DeSoto
student-athletes, who formally committed to colleges and universities across
the country to continue their academic and athletic journeys.
The ceremony was filled with emotion
and pride as families, friends, coaches, and community supporters gathered to
witness these young men and women sign their official letters of intent. The
event recognized student-athletes from a wide range of sports programs —
including football, basketball, track and field, softball, and more —
showcasing the depth and excellence of DeSoto’s athletic program.
The event embodied DeSoto ISD’s Triple-A
Experience — Academics, Arts, and Athletics — and honored student-athletes
not only for their athletic abilities, but also for their academic performance
and leadership on and off the field. Each signing symbolized years of
dedication, late nights of study, early morning practices, and the unyielding
support of loved ones and mentors.
This year’s class of signees will
represent DeSoto on campuses nationwide, continuing a legacy of excellence and
determination. Athletic Signing Day served as a powerful reminder of what is
possible when talent is paired with discipline and community support.
DeSoto ISD congratulates all the
2025 signees and looks forward to seeing them thrive in their collegiate
careers — both as students and as athletes.
See
event photos here.
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NAME
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PARENT(S)
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SPORT
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UNIVERSITY
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Aleena Gaines
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Meriecha Gaines
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Volleyball
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Pratt College
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Skylar Ivery
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Karla Gardner
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Volleyball
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Leymone Owens
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Serenity Jackson
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Zontel & LaTisha Jackson
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G.BB.
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Point Park University
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Cyndi Martin
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Detrich Martin
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G. Track
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University of El Paso
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Peter Mbuthia
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Maria Mbuthia
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B.Soccer
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Manchester University
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Kobe Nichols
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Eric & Sheree Nichols
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Football
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Texas Lutheran
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Jaden Smith
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Terry & Octavia Gant
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Softball
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Talladega College
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Jaela Spencer
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Stefan Spencer & Erica Hall
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G. BB.
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University of Texas at Dallas
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Cristin Webb
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Craig & Cratina Webb
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Volleyball
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Alcorn State
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