The athletics office held a college athletics celebration on Thursday, February 5, honoring student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers at the next level.
Surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates, members of the class of 2026 officially committed to collegiate programs, marking an important milestone in their academic and athletic journeys. The event recognized not only their talent on the field and court, but also the dedication and hard work that led to this moment.
Join us in congratulating the following athletes:
Henry Cardwell - Golf, Sewanee: The University of the South
James Doyle - Golf, Sewanee: The University of the South
Cade Ellis - Football, William & Mary
Charlie Gillespie - Lacrosse, Vassar College
Sam Gillespie - Lacrosse, Sewanee: The University of the South
Stiles Harper - Football, Marist University
Jack Jensen - Lacrosse, Washington & Lee University
Jacob Kitonga - Football, Amherst College
Connor Lavin - Basketball, Randolph College
Rawlings Leachman - Swimming, Duke University
John Morrison - Track & Field, University of Virginia
Anish Roy - Football, Claremont McKenna College
Malcolm Thompson - Football, Colby College
Buddy Wegdam - Football, Virginia Tech
Hudson Zell - Football, Virginia Tech
Their achievements reflect the strength of the athletics program and the continued commitment to excellence both in competition and in the classroom.