NLI DAY AT WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
This story originally published on OhioPrepScene.com


Posted Feb 6, 2004


OPS was in Huber Heights on Wednesday morning. Three student athletes signed on this big day with a few looking at doing the same next year.

Huber Heights Wayne was another stop for OPS on Wednesday. The Warriors had three student athletes sign to play college sports. Warrior Football Coach Jay Minton got the student body settled in and the day got underway.

First the presentation of the colors was performed. Then the national anthem was performed. Next up was the announcement of the three student athletes that were ready to sign.

Coach Minton praised the senior class of athletes as being one of the best in his years at Wayne. He then introduced each of the athletes.

From the Warrior Volleyball program was Sara Bochenek. Sara will be playing volleyball for Sinclair University next fall.

From the Warrior Soccer program was Amanda Jay. Amanda will be playing soccer for Shawnee State University.

From the Warrior Football program was Marcus Freeman. Marcus will be playing football for The Ohio State University.

Next the parents stood behind each of the student athletes as they signed their letters of intent. Then each athlete spoke to their peers. Up first was Marcus Freeman.

Marcus first thanked God, and thanked his family, coaches, teachers and his fellow students. He then wished Sara and Amanda the best. Marcus also spoke about the other players who didn't sign today, but will very soon. He then spoke about what its been like since he left Wayne and entered Ohio State. He stressed that college is about academics and not just a social life.

Up next was Sara Bochenek. Sara thanked her parents, friends, and teammates from the volleyball team. She also wished Marcus and Amanda the best in college.

Then Amanda Jay took the mike, she thanked Coach Smith of Shawnee State for giving her a chance at the next level. She also thanked her soccer teammates, her parents and family and all the coaches she has ever had playing soccer.

The event was over and with more athletes yet to sign, more announcements will be made in the days ahead.

AMANDA JAY WILL PLAY SOCCER FOR SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

 

SARA BOCHENEK WILL PLAY VOLLEYBALL FOR SINCLAIR COLLEGE

 

ALL OF THE WARRIORS SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE ON WEDNESDAY

 

AFTER THE EVENT, MARCUS FREEMAN IS WITH TWO FUTURE COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES.  MICHAEL MICKENS IS ON THE LEFT AND GREG ORTON ON THE RIGHT.  ORTON WILL BE AT OHIO STATE FOR JUNIOR DAY THIS SATURDAY.

OPS NOTES: I would like to thank Coach Minton, Marcus, Amanda and Sara for allowing Ohio Prep Scene the chance to cover their big day.  I would also like to thank Marcus for allowing myself the chance to cover his recruiting and helping OhioPrepScene.com to be his offical home for football recruiting.  Marcus our family wishes you the very best at Ohio State, and don't be a stranger.



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