14 Cabot Seniors Sign Letters of Intent: Spring 2019

Cabot High School and the Cabot Athletic Department hosted the last college signing ceremony of this school year with the largest number of students so far to sign letters of intent to play college sports at one time. 

Fourteen seniors will soon leave Cabot High and will begin a new athletic journey at colleges and universities.

Congratulations to the baseball, basketball, bowling, cheer, dance, cross country/track, soccer, swim, and wrestling athletes!

 

Kyler Franks: Baseball, Lyon College
Gabby Dodson: Basketball, Central Methodist University
Emily Tripp: Bowling, Oklahoma Christian University
Lexi Dunn: Cheer, UCA
Dejah Jimerson: Cheer, Baylor University
Holly Jones: Cheer, UCA
Allison Tubbs: Cheer, OBU
Shannan Gardner: Cross Country, U of A, Rich Mountain
Hannah Jones: Dance, UCA
Ashleigh Dickerson: Dance, Henderson State University
Tatum Moore: Soccer, U of A, Rich Mountain
Tristen Bowen: Swim, Drury
Shea Copeland: Swim, Oklahoma Baptist University
Skye Williams: Wrestling, Lyon College

    

Kyler Franks will play baseball at Lyon College next fall. Kyler is looking forward to being able to continue to play baseball in college and plans on majoring in business and economics. Kyler was part of the 2017 State Championship Baseball Team.

Gabby Dodson will play basketball for Central Methodist University. She plans on majoring in accounting and is also interested in athletic training. Gabby had an overall great experience when she went to CMU to tour the camps and is ready for this new experience and challenge in her life.

Emily Tripp will bowl at Oklahoma Christian University next fall. She has been a vital member of the Lady Panther Bowling Team and this year they won their fifth straight State Championship title. Emily plans to go into the education field. This year Emily won the gold medal at the school conference tournament and the bronze medal at the State Tournament. She is excited for her new team and coaches but will miss her bowling family from Cabot tremendously.

    

Lexi Dunn will cheer at the University of Central Arkansas next fall and plans to major in Nursing. Lexi has cheered since she was 3 years old and has competed in many tournaments throughout her life. She fell in love with the campus and cheer program and everything UCA has to offer.

Dejah Jimerson is excited to cheer next fall at Baylor University. Dejah has been cheering competitively for many years. Dejah says Baylor has a beautiful campus and has top medical programs. She plans to be a part of the Baylor's pre-physician's assistant program majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish.

Holly Jones will cheer for UCA. Her major will be biology with a minor in English. After graduating from UCA, Holly has plans to go to vet school in Louisiana. Holly says she chose UCA to continue her education because not only do they have an outstanding academic record but the cheer program welcomed her as part of their team.  Holly is looking forward to cheering on the Bears and forming a forever friendship and bond with her teammates.

    

Allison Tubbs is excited to continue cheering at Ouachita Baptist University. While at OBU, Allison plans on majoring in Nutrition & Dietetics and Dental Hygiene. After college she hopes to start a career as a dental hygienist. When visiting OBU Allison said everyone was nice and genuine that she met and is looking forward to starting school next fall. 

Shannan Gardner will run cross country for the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain. She liked the coaching staff at Rich Mountain and thinks she will have a bright future there. Shannan plans on majoring in criminal justice or forensic science.

Hannah Jones will be a member of the UCA dance team next fall. Hannah has been dancing for several years and is looking forward to continuing that at college. While at UCA, Hannah plans on majoring in chemistry with hopes of going to medical school and into the medicine profession afterwards.

    

Ashleigh Dickerson will dance at Henderson State University. She will study criminal justice with hopes of becoming a Forensic Lab Technician one day. When visiting Henderson, Ashleigh says it felt like home and like she was already a part of the Henderson family. She is looking forward to being a member of the pom squad and making new friendships.

Tatum Moore will play soccer for the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain next fall. 

Tristen Bowen has been swimming since an early age and is excited to continue to do that at Drury University next fall. He will also major in biology and chemistry with a focus in pre-med. Tristen is a 3 time All State qualifier and a State Champion. Tristen says he chose Drury because of their excellent academic program and how the school works together to help every student succeed. Tristen is ready and looking forward to the challenges ahead.

         

Shea Copeland will swim at Oklahoma Baptist University. She is a school record holder in the 200 Medley Relay and has been a member of the high school team since her freshman year. Shea plans on studying biology with plans to attend Veterinarian school to become a vet. Shea can't wait to start next fall with her new swim family.

Skye Williams is the first female wrestler from Cabot to sign a letter of intent for the collegiate level. Skye was a great asset to the Panther Wrestling team where she won first place at the Arkansas Girls' State Wrestling Tournament. She will wrestle at Lyon College next fall and she chose Lyon for their welcoming and beautiful atmosphere. She is excited to continuing wrestling in college and working with the new coaching staff.

Congratulations once again for all of the student-athletes for furthering their athletic career.