South Bend, IN – High school athletes from the South Bend area made headlines this week as numerous players officially signed or committed to continue their sports careers at various colleges. The excitement spread across multiple sports with **_Wednesday_** marking an important day for these young athletes and their aspirations.
The early signing period for all non-football student-athletes began on **_November 13_** and will close for Division I basketball athletes on **_November 20_**. Other collegiate athletes have the opportunity to sign between **_November 13_** and **_August 1, 2025_**, while football players will begin signing in **_December_**.
A list of local athletes who have shared their commitments includes:
- Silas Laidig – Indiana Wesleyan (baseball)
- Will Delio – DePauw (boys swimming)
- Noah Norwood – Mid Michigan College (baseball)
- Reid Sollars – Grace College (boys cross country and track)
- Anna Stone – Taylor University (girls tennis)
- Ava Zachary – Notre Dame (softball)
- Gwen Eiler – IU-Indianapolis (girls soccer)
- Kira Reynolds – Purdue (girls basketball)
- Joe Washburn – Creighton (baseball)
- Ryiah Wilson – Winthrop (girls basketball)
This trend reflects a strong commitment to athletics in the **_South Bend_** area, with several athletes across various sports presenting their scholarships and signing their letters of intent. Schools are witnessing an impressive outpouring of talent with athletes pledging their futures to institutions like **_LSU_**, **_Appalachian State_**, and **_Maryville University_** among others.
As the year progresses, more athletes are expected to announce their commits in what promises to be an exciting time for high school athletics. With this influx of talent, South Bend area sports fans have a lot to look forward to as these young athletes embark on their next challenges in college sports.
