Coppell High School NLI Signing Day February 4, 2015
Congratulations to the following CHS athletes:
Bo Anderson – football – Texas State University Chris Biggers – football – Southern Methodist University Natalie Gilbert – volleyball – University of Texas Scott Huntsman – football – Brigham Young University Chaithra Katamneni – golf – University of Nevada Sarah King – soccer – Baylor University Drew McAdams – football – United States Air Force Academy Jacob Murray – football – Northwestern University Jordan Murray – football – University of North Texas Bryce VonZurmehlen – football – United States Air Force Academy Charles West – football – Brigham Young University Parker Wilson – football – United States Air Force Academy
COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL – NLI SIGNING DAY 2/4/2015
Bo Anderson Texas State University Football
Parents/Siblings: James & Michelle Anderson
HS Coach: Coach Mike Dewitt & Coach Kirk McBride
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 2012 2ND Team All-District 2013 1ST Team All-District 2013 1ST Team All-State Padilla Poll 2013 4-TIME Honorable Mention Player of the Week…DMN 2014 2ND Team All-District 2014 AP All-State Honorable Mention 2014 First Down Club Finalists 2014 Army All-American Combine 2014 Nike Elite Top 100
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: 2014 Academic All-State
College: Texas State University
College City, State: San Marcos, Texas
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division I/ Sun Belt Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Bobcats
Intended College Major: Construction Management Major
Athlete Quote: “Do not go gentle into the good night.” COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL – NLI SIGNING DAY 2/4/2015
Natalie Gilbert University of Texas Volleyball
Parents/Siblings: Gwen Gilbert, Larry Gilbert, Nicole Gilbert (sister)
HS Coach: Coach Julie Green
Club/Club Coach: Coach Kirk Perry
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 1st Team All-District 2014-2015 1st Team All-District 2013-2014 5A State Champions 2012 defensive awards for CHS and club
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: Academic All-State 2014-2015
College: University of Texas
College City, State: Austin, Texas
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division 1/ Big 12
College Mascot/ Colors: Longhorns/ burnt orange & white
Intended College Major: Communications
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Scott Huntsman Brigham Young University Football
Parents/Siblings: Kirk & Julie Huntsman
HS Coach: Mike DeWitt
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: Honorable Mention 6A All State Second Team District DE Dallas Morning News Player of the Week
College: Brigham Young University
College City, State: Provo, Utah
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Div. 1 Independent
College Mascot/ Colors: Cougar / Navy Blue & White
Intended College Major: Business
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Chaithra Katamaneni University of Nevada, Reno Golf
Parents/Siblings: Ram Katamaneni
HS Coach: Terry Galbraith
Club/Club Coach: N/A
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: District Champion 3 years in a row Played Ladies European Tour event (professional) Won 11 high school tournaments with 24 top 5 finishes in 32 tournaments played
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: 2013 AJGA HP Scholastic Honor Roll
College: University of Nevada, Reno
College City, State: Reno, Nevada
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division I/ Mountain West Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Wolfpack/ Silver and Blue
Intended College Major: Chemistry – Pre Med
Athlete Quote: “I’m thrilled to be a part of Coach Takaishi’s team next year and I hope to achieve as much as I can in the next four years. Without my dad, I would not have been able to get as far as I have in golf, so I owe all my success to him.”
COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL – NLI SIGNING DAY 2/4/2015
Sarah King Baylor University Soccer
Parents/Siblings: John and Kristal King / Brother Charles King (TCU baseball commit)
HS Coach: Coach Chris Stricker, Coppell Cowgirls
Club/Club Coach: Coach Leo Maric, Dallas Texans ECNL U18
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 2014 5-5a Forward of the Year 2014 and 2015 National Elite Prep Tournament MVP Top Drawer Soccer – national “Player of the Week” nod in 2014 and 2015 Named to top 11 players for ECNL Fort Worth Tournament in 2014 Texans ECNL team ranked fourth overall in the country
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: Pre-AP and AP coursework Baylor Provost Gold Academic Scholarship
College: Baylor
College City, State: Waco, TX
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division I/ Big 12 Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Bear/ Green/Gold
Intended College Major: Pre-Law
Athlete Quote: “I have worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.” - Mia Hamm
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Drew McAdams United States Air Force Academy Football
Parents/Siblings: Angela McAdams and The Late Steve McAdams Sister-Meghan McAdams, Brother-Jack McAdams
HS Coach: Coach Mike DeWitt; Coach Karl Pointer
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 2nd Team All District Nomination for Texas High School Defensive Player of the Month
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: National Honor Society Academic All-State 2nd Team CHS Red Jackets
College: Unites States Air Force Academy
College City, State: Colorado Springs, Colorado
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division I/ Mountain West Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Falcon/ Royal Blue, White
Intended College Major: Undecided
Athlete Quote: “Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority”. – Vince Lombardi
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Jacob Murray Northwest – Evanstan/Chicago IL Football
Parents/Siblings: Jeff Murray - Father Justin Murray - Brother
HS Coach: Mike Dewitt
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 7-6A 1st Team All-District Safety Associated Press All-State Honors – Honorable Mention DB
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: Academic All-State Team Honorable Mention
College: Northwestern – Chicago IL
College City, State: Chicago IL
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division I/Big 10
College Mascot/ Colors: Wildcats – Purple/ Black / White
Intended College Major: Undecided
Athlete Quote: “The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking of whether it ends in victory or in defeat. Let nature take its course, and your tools will strike at the right moment...” --Bruce Lee
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Jordan Murray University of North Texas Football
Parents/Siblings: Thomas & Jamie Murray, Justin (brother), Ashlyn (sister), Katelyn (sister), Arianna (sister), Meagan (sister), Nichole (sister), Kristen (sister)
HS Coach: Mike DeWitt
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 1st Team All District 2014-2015
Academic Awards/Accomplishments:
College: University of North Texas
College City, State: Denton, TX
NCAA Division/ Conference: Division 1-A _ Conference USA (C-USA)
College Mascot/ Colors: Mean Green (Green, White, Black)
Intended College Major: Business
Additional Info:
Athlete Quote: Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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Bryce VonZurmuehlen United States Air Force Academy Football
Parents/Siblings: David & Tanya VonZurmuehlen (Parents) Blake - brother Beau - brother Brody - brother
HS Coach: Mike Dewitt
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: Team Captain 2nd team All-District junior/senior year 2nd team Academic All-State senior year
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: NHS member Red Jacket
College: United States Air Force Academy
College City, State: Colorado Springs, CO
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Division I/ Mountain West Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Falcon/Blue
Intended College Major: business/ math /science
Athlete Quote: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11
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Charles Edwin West Jr Brigham Young University Football
Parents/Siblings: Mother - Bonnie Adger, Sibling - Rodrius West
HS Coach: Mike DeWitt
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 7-6A Offensive MVP 2014-15 1st Team All-District 2013-14 5-5A Co-Offensive Newcomer of the Year 2012-13
College: Brigham Young University
College City, State: Provo, Utah
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Divison I/ West Coast Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Cougar/Navy Blue & White
Intended College Major: Communications
Athlete Quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13
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Parker Wilson United States Air Force Academy Football
Parents/Siblings: Steve and Susan Wilson / Ben and Haley Wilson
HS Coach: Mike Dewitt
Athletic Awards/Accomplishments: 2013 1st Team All-District 2014 1st Team All-District (Unanimous)
Academic Awards/Accomplishments: 2014 All-State Academic Honorable Mention
College: United States Air Force Academy
College City, State: Colorado Springs, CO
NCAA Division/ Conference: NCAA Div. 1A / Mountain West Conference
College Mascot/ Colors: Falcons / Blue and White
Intended College Major: Undecided