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District student-athletes celebrate signing letters of intent on National Signing Day

2024 fall signing day festivities(11/14/2024) Student-athletes from Anoka-Hennepin high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine and Champlin Park) participated in events Nov. 13 to mark the start of the NCAA early signing period. At the events, student-athletes signed letters of intent from colleges and universities nationwide to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Congratulations to all of these student-athletes, and those who will sign their letters of intent later. Anoka-Hennepin is proud!

Signees by site (click the school name to view signing event photos):

Andover High School

  • Brett Buettner, baseball, Southwest Minnesota State University.
  • Hannah Christenson, hockey, Northeastern University.
  • Maya Engler, hockey, University of St. Thomas.
  • Mackenzie Jones, hockey, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Ahnna Kalmes, gymnastics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
  • Alex Kopetzki, basketball, Concordia University, St. Paul.
  • Ava Kowalchyk, soccer, Augustana University.
  • Drew Law, baseball, Winona State University.
  • Reid Lindgren, baseball, Dakota Wesleyan University.
  • Courtney Little, hockey, University of St. Thomas.
  • Amelia McQuay, hockey, Bethel University.
  • Hanna Olson, hockey, St. Lawrence University.
  • Ella Thoreson, hockey, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Anoka High School

  • Lindsey Cerisier, golf, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
  • Avery Danner, soccer, Northern State University.
  • Jorja Franswa, softball, Minot State University.
  • Maddy Frekking, softball, University of St. Thomas.
  • Lily Klocker, soccer, University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Blaine High School

  • Brandon Bezak, baseball, Jamestown University.
  • Jordan Blair, track and field, University of St. Thomas.
  • Emmie Sylvia-Cochran, softball, University of Minnesota Duluth.
  • Cooper Conrad, baseball, Jamestown University.
  • Clare Forrest, volleyball, University of Wisconsin-Plateville.
  • Brooklynn Hedberg, lacrosse, Concordia University, St. Paul.
  • Max Kinney, baseball, Dakota Wesleyan University.
  • Gracyn Knowles, hockey, University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
  • Cierra Ledeen, lacrosse, Mars Hill University.
  • Colton Thomas, baseball, Dakota Wesleyan University.

Champlin Park High School

  • Kathryn Adler, volleyball, Jacksonville University.
  • Reese Axness, volleyball, Ball State.
  • Ava Boelter, volleyball, Bemidji State University.
  • Nick Carlson, baseball, Concordia University, St. Paul.
  • Carly Gilk, volleyball, University of Minnesota.
  • Abby Hibbs, cross country and track and field, North Dakota State University. 
  • Olivia Mehl, soccer, University of Northern Iowa.
  • Ava Parent, softball, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Alayna Roehl, lacrosse, Concordia University, St. Paul.
  • Makayla Shipman, track and field, University of St. Thomas.
  • Jared Zabel, lacrosse, Maryville University.