Olympian Student-Athletes Sign to Compete at the Next Level

Columbus East celebrated a big milestone Monday, honoring 16 student-athletes who signed commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

The diverse signing class includes standout athletes in football, baseball, swimming, diving, cheer, track, and cross-country. Notables include Gavin Day (IU Indianapolis diving), Noah Hilderbrand (UIndy football), and twins AJ and Eli Tindell (Olney Central baseball).

The event spotlighted the depth of talent across East’s athletic programs and capped off the spring with well-deserved recognition.

Sophie Anderson – Cheer – University of Dayton
Jared Brooks– Football – Franklin College
Adelynn Coy – Cheer – Franklin College
Gavin Day – Diving – IU Indianapolis
Zach Foster – Football – Mount St. Joseph University
Sadie Harris – Cheer – University of Southern Indiana
Cameron Herron – Football – Anderson University
Noah Hilderbrand – Football – University of Indianapolis
Chance Knapp – Cross Country and Track – IU Columbus
Austin Menefee – Cross Country and Track – Franklin College
Skyelar Ross – Cheer – Anderson University
Keaton Stephenson– Swimming – Franklin College
Eli Tindell – Baseball – Olney College
AJ Tindell – Baseball – Olney College
Jackson Watkins – Baseball – Jackson College
Logan Warren – Baseball – Grace College