Area High School Athletes Sign to Play in NCAA

Three athletes from South Lakes High School and four from Herndon High signed national letters of intent this week to play Division I sports in college.

The National Letter of Intent early signing period opened on Wednesday.

South Lakes High School

Princess Aghayere, women’s basketball — University of Pennsylvania. The 6-foot-1 Aghayere led the Seahawks in rebounding, including grabbing 22 in a game against Madison,, in 2013-14.

Delaney Wickman, track and field — Northeastern University. Wickman was a state meet participant last spring, taking third with the girls 4×400 relay and fifth in both the 200 meters and 400 meters.

Brandon Kamga, men’s basketball — Northeastern University. Kamga is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard who scored in double figures in every SLHS game last season.

Herndon High School 

Ashley Schnarrs,  softball — George Washington University. Schnarrs plays with HHS teammate Martire on the Vienna Stars travel team.

Melanie Martire  — softball — St. Francis (Pa.). Martire plays catcher and third base.

Ryan McLaughlin, men’s lacrosse — High Point University. McLaughlin also passed for 14 touchdowns as quarterback of the Herndon football team this season.

Taylor Stone, field hockey — University of Louisville. Stone had 23 regular-season goals and 20 assists to lead the Hornets to an 18-2 regular-season record this fall.

Photo: SLHS basketball player Brandon Kamga signed this week to play basketball at Northeastern University next season/Credit: Seahawk Sports