THREE SPARTANS SIGN TO THE NEXT LEVEL

BOARDMAN OH- It was a busy signing day in Boardman as three Spartans signed their names to continue their academic and athletic careers. Seniors Raegan Burkey, Katie Stamp, and Maria Torres all signed national letters of intent to play their sport at the next level.

Burkey has signed on to run track and cross country at Bowling Green. Raegan was county champion in the 400, and 800. She earned All- AAC in the 400, 800, 1600, and 4×4 relay. Burkey will finish her career as a four time letter winner in track, and holds one of the school’s best times in the 400, 800, 1600, and 5K. This season Burkey qualifies for the state meet in cross country. She was the first female cross country runner from Boardman to reach the state meet in 17 years. She finished 54th in that meet. Raegan also has letters in soccer, volleyball, and basketball.

Maria Torres has signed to continue her volleyball career at Thiel. This season Maria had 305 kills, and 244 digs. She has a career total of 740 kills, and 613 digs. This season Torres was named 1st team All-AAC, 1st team All-District, and 2nd team All-YSN. Maria also has letters in basketball. She made the all conference team in her sophomore and junior seasons.

Katie Stamp also signed to play volleyball at ThIel. This season Katie totaled 221 kills, 321 digs, and 37 aces. Her career total in kills is 704. She also has a career total in digs of 721 digs, and 121 aces. This season Stamp was named 2nd team All-AAC, and 2nd team All-District. Stamp is a four year letter winner in both volleyball, and basketball. She also has two letters in track.