FAC student-athletes celebrate college commitments across conference
The Frontier Athletic Conference continued its tradition of athletic excellence during the 2025-26 school year as dozens of student-athletes from across the league announced their commitments to continue both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Schools from throughout the FAC — Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Jackson, McClain, Miami Trace and Washington — were represented by athletes signing with programs ranging from NCAA Division I universities to NAIA and Division III institutions.
The commitments showcase the depth of talent across the conference in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, bowling, track and field, swimming, cheerleading and more.
Chillicothe Cavaliers
Chillicothe celebrated three college commitments, led by standout wrestler Cannan Smith, who signed with Ohio University. Joining Smith were Jett McAllister, who will compete in track and field at Tiffin University, and Cooper Stoneking, who will continue his basketball career at Wilmington College.
Hillsboro Indians
Hillsboro’s signing class featured athletes from bowling and softball. Sidney Bayless signed to bowl at Muskingum University, while fellow bowler Camden Lively committed to Ohio State University. Softball standout Chloe Roberts will continue her career at the University of Rio Grande.
Jackson Ironmen
Jackson once again showcased one of the conference’s strongest groups of collegiate athletes. Headlining the class were football standouts Jacob Allen, who signed with Charlotte University of North Carolina, and Ryan Seimetz, who committed to Ohio State University. Fellow Ironman football player Bodhi Wolford signed with Bryant University.
In soccer, Sydney Carpenter committed to Otterbein University, while bowler Harper Euton signed with Indiana Wesleyan University.
Jackson’s softball program also produced multiple collegiate athletes as KJ Worsham committed to Ohio Christian University and Madilynn Wright signed with Youngstown State University.
McClain Tigers
McClain athletes earned opportunities across several sports, highlighted by baseball player Easton Ary and soccer standout Creed Davis, who both signed with Wittenberg University.
Bowler Cullen Beatty committed to Shawnee State University, while girls wrestler KC Foster signed with Tiffin University. Swimmer Madi Knowles will continue her career at Wilmington College.
Miami Trace Panthers
Miami Trace produced one of the conference’s largest signing classes, including several high-profile football commitments.
Standout lineman Adam Guthrie committed to Clemson University, while teammates Cooper Enochs signed with Eastern Kentucky University and Westin Dawes committed to Thomas More University.
On the baseball diamond, Austin Brown signed with Muskingum University and Cam Morton committed to Wittenberg University.
Additional commitments included softball player Kaylee Everhart to Indiana Tech, girls bowler Carlee Hauck to the University of Rio Grande, wrestler Tyler Stevens to Otterbein University, and bowler Cole Whiteside to Ohio State University.
Washington Blue Lions
Washington celebrated a large and diverse signing class featuring athletes from multiple sports programs.
Basketball players Jeston Everhart and Noah Haithcock both signed with collegiate programs, committing to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Otterbein University, respectively. Girls basketball standout Eliana “Bobb” Racine signed with Hiram College, while teammate Peyton
Hughes committed to Marietta College.
In track and field, Jordyn Gray signed with Colgate University and Megan Mongold committed to Queens University of Charlotte. Cross-country and track athlete Avery Wightman will continue his career at Ohio Northern University.
Baseball standout Sam Lotz signed with Tennessee Wesleyan University, while bowler Randon Stolzenburg committed to Wittenberg University.
Washington also celebrated commitments in cheerleading as Lauren Bivens signed with Heidelberg University and Kaitlyn Williams committed to Greenville University for stunt cheer.
The impressive list of commitments highlights not only the athletic talent throughout the FAC, but also the dedication and hard work of the conference’s student-athletes in the classroom and in competition.
As these athletes prepare for the next chapter of their careers, they leave behind a strong legacy for their schools and communities throughout the Frontier Athletic Conference.