By Thomas Grant, Jr.
Early Signing Day was a significant milestone for several student-athletes committing to play at the collegiate level:
Irmo High School
- A.J. Brand (Football – Virginia Tech): The Shrine Bowl quarterback signed alongside his father and head coach Aaron Brand.
Dutch Fork High School
- Lilly Grace Moore (Softball – Wingate University)
- Mia Burgess (Volleyball – Benedict College)
- Merryck Brackett (Volleyball – Newberry College)
- Michaela Fairwell (Basketball – University of California San Diego)
- Elgin Sessions (Football – Georgia Tech)
- Josh Smith (Football – University of South Carolina)
River Bluff High School
- Stephen Collier (Football – East Carolina): The tight end secured his spot on the Pirates’ roster.
- Tripp Bryant (Football – Georgia Southern): The Touchstone Energy Bowl punter committed to the Eagles.
These signings highlight the dedication and hard work of these student-athletes as they advance to the next level in their sports careers.
Feature photo: (Photo by Dutch Fork High School)
Lilly Grace Moore (softball – Wingate University), Mia Burgess (volleyball – Benedict), Merryck Brackett (volleyball – Newberry College), Michaela Fairwell (basketball – University of California San Diego), Elgin Sessions (football – Georgia Tech) and Josh Smith (University of South Carolina)
