March 10 was a big day for the athletics programs at Wright City High School.
That’s the day the school held a ceremony for the seven Wildcats student-athletes who signed their National Letter …
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March 10 was a big day for the athletics programs at Wright City High School.
That’s the day the school held a ceremony for the seven Wildcats student-athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play college sports.
From football in the fall, to basketball in the winter and baseball and track in the spring, the school’s depth of talented student-athletes was well represented.
A quarter of football players will be moving on to the next level. They are:
Dile, who stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 250 pounds, has been a key component for the Wildcats football team in the trenches.
“My biggest deciding factor was the Christian foundation they had there,” Dile said. “They’re D3, and I had a couple of D2 offers, but the environment, and including God in what they did, was what influenced me the most. It’s scary because I don’t know what the future holds.”
Humphreys (6-2, 185) passed for 1,594 yards and 19 touchdowns during his senior season.
“It feels amazing, this has been my dream since I was a kid and now that it’s in front of me, it’s amazing,” Humphreys said. “The job’s not done. I’ve got people who still don’t believe in me. I’ve got to go out there, do what I do and prove them wrong.”
Love (5-7, 130) heads to Greenville off a senior season in which he totaled 30 tackles, and added three interceptions and two fumbles caused.
“This feels great, I’m really excited for these next four years,” Love said. “Greenville really reminded me of Wright City in how they come together. It felt like home.”
Schnarre (5-11, 225) heads to Quincy, having been a main part of the team’s defense with 100 tackles and a pair of interceptions this past fall.
“It was a short-notice visit, but once I got up there, everything clicked,” Schnarre said. “I think the coaching staff (was the big draw). It felt right, the coaches were very welcoming and I felt wanted there.”
The top scorer on the Wright City girls' basketball team will also be moving on to the next level to play in college.
McRoberts (5-0) led the girls’ basketball team in scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game.
“They gave me a good opportunity to play and I love the way their coach coaches basketball,” McRoberts said. “This is what I love, and I’m glad I get to continue playing the game of basketball.”
In the spring, a pair of Wildcats will be moving on.
Cross is one of the leading sprinters for the Wildcats.
“I think with the scholarship I received and the foundation (set), it’s a good college,” Cross said. “I’m very excited to spend the next four years here, continuing what I love the most – track and field.”
Schutte returns to the team for a final season after Wright City finished 16-9 last year.
“The community drew me in, and the coaches were awesome; they were so kind and welcoming, and it caught my attention,” Schutte said. “I’m really excited to see just what the future holds and I’m ready to ball out.”
