PHOTOS: National Signing Day in Northwest Arkansas

Donte Jones, Bentonville football player, makes remarks before signing his national letter of intent to play at Central Arkansas Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a signing ceremony at Bentonville's Tiger Arena. NWA Democrat-Gazette/BEN GOFF @NWABENGOFF
Donte Jones, Bentonville football player, makes remarks before signing his national letter of intent to play at Central Arkansas Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, during a signing ceremony at Bentonville's Tiger Arena. NWA Democrat-Gazette/BEN GOFF @NWABENGOFF

High school athletes across northwest Arkansas signed letters of intent Wednesday to play at colleges and universities after graduation.

FAYETTEVILLE

Quarterback Darius Bowers signed with the University of Central Arkansas.

[Bowers rejects walk-on offer from Hogs, signs with UCA]

Fayetteville quarterback Darius Bowers (left) is congratulated Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, by friend Radarian Cobbs after Bowers signed to play football with the University of Central Arkansas during a signing ceremony at Fayetteville High School. NWA Democrat-Gazette/ANDY SHUPE
Fayetteville quarterback Darius Bowers (left) is congratulated Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, by friend Radarian Cobbs after Bowers signed to play football with the University of Central Arkansas during a signing ceremony at Fayetteville High School. NWA Democrat-Gazette/ANDY SHUPE

Defensive lineman Keondre Conley signed with Arkansas Tech University.

Linebacker Carsten Johnson signed with Ouachita Baptist University.

Defensive back Jay Beasley signed with Ouachita Baptist University.

Cross country runner Camren Fischer signed with Princeton.

[Fischer eager to face athletic and academic challenges at Princeton]

Fayetteville cross country and track and field runner Camren Fischer (right) gets a hug Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, from his mother, Kim, as his father, Tim, and brother, Samuel, stand behind after Camren signed to run for Princeton during a signing ceremony at Fayetteville High School. NWA Democrat-Gazette/ANDY SHUPE
Fayetteville cross country and track and field runner Camren Fischer (right) gets a hug Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, from his mother, Kim, as his father, Tim, and brother, Samuel, stand behind after Camren signed to run for Princeton during a signing ceremony at Fayetteville High School. NWA Democrat-Gazette/ANDY SHUPE

Golfer Fletcher McSpadden signed with Missouri Southern State University.

Tennis player Grace Coleman signed with Erskine College in South Carolina.

SPRINGDALE

Quarterback Grant Allen signed with Ouachita Baptist University.

Springdale's Grant Allen speaks during a signing day event Wednesday Feb. 6, 2019. Allen signed a letter of intent to play football for Ouachita Baptist University. NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. WAMPLER
Springdale's Grant Allen speaks during a signing day event Wednesday Feb. 6, 2019. Allen signed a letter of intent to play football for Ouachita Baptist University. NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. WAMPLER

Wide receiver and defensive back Brock Pounders signed with Missouri Southern State University.

Will Mueller signed with Southwestern College.

Tight end "Chops" Sanders signed to play football at Air Force Academy.

[Sanders hopes to soar at Air Force]

E'Kyious "Chops" Sanders hugs his mom Shenekia Sanders of Springdale Wednesday Feb. 6, 2019 during a signing day ceremony at Springdale High School. Sanders signed a letter of intent to play football for the Air Force. NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. WAMPLER
E'Kyious "Chops" Sanders hugs his mom Shenekia Sanders of Springdale Wednesday Feb. 6, 2019 during a signing day ceremony at Springdale High School. Sanders signed a letter of intent to play football for the Air Force. NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. WAMPLER

SPRINGDALE HAR-BER

Miller Herndon signed with Northeastern State University.

Alex Larsen signed with Arkansas Tech University.

Volleyball player Delanie Gaston signed with the College of the Ozarks.

Cross country runner Jack Kees signed with the University of Central Arkansas.

Cross country runner River Baker signed with John Brown University.

BENTONVILLE

Wide Receiver Harrison Campbell signed with Hendrix College.

Defensive back Donte Jones signed with the University of Central Arkansas.

[Bentonville's Jones makes late switch, signs with UCA]

Defensive end Zechariah Ellis signed with Arkansas State University.

Brendan Wrona signed with McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.

Quarterback Easton Hughes signed with Arkansas Tech University.

BENTONVILLE WEST

Running back Tyrese Smallwood signed with Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Okla.

Wide receiver Tucker Soboda signed with Ouachita Baptist University.

Wide receiver Jadon Jackson signed with the University of Mississippi last December.

Linebacker Carter Murray signed with Bethel College in North Newton, Kan.

Offensive lineman Brandon Beesley signed with Arkansas Tech University.

Defensive lineman Jake McNeal signed with Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.

FORT SMITH SOUTHSIDE

Darin Davenport signed with the University of Central Arkansas.

[Davenport proves patience pays off]

Darin Davenport celebrates during a signing day event Wednesday Feb. 6, 2019 at Southside High School in Fort Smith. Davenport signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Central Arkansas.
Darin Davenport celebrates during a signing day event Wednesday Feb. 6, 2019 at Southside High School in Fort Smith. Davenport signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Central Arkansas.

Offensive lineman Keith Turner signed with Southwest Oklahoma.

Quarterback Taye Gatewood signed with East Central Oklahoma.

Wide receiver Jordyn Jackson signed with Grand View University.

Defensive back Jaylin Coleman signed with Northeastern Oklahoma.

Kicker Conner Robles signed with Langston.

Fullback Cole Altes signed with UAM.

FORT SMITH NORTHSIDE

Derrick Wise signed with the University of Central Arkansas.

[Wise signs with Central Arkansas]

Derrick Wise (right) is congratulated after signing a letter of intent to play football Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Northside High School in Fort Smith. NWA Democrat-Gazette/DAVID GOTTSCHALK
Derrick Wise (right) is congratulated after signing a letter of intent to play football Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Northside High School in Fort Smith. NWA Democrat-Gazette/DAVID GOTTSCHALK

Greg Washington signed with Missouri State University.

Elijah Tabut signed with Arkansas Tech University.

Stevie Young signed with Tyler JC/Hutchinson CC.

Anthony Travis signed with Dodge City CC.

Raytel Rone signed with Dodge City CC.

VAN BUREN

Defensive back Isaac David signed with Arkansas Tech University.

ALMA

Offensive lineman Zac Henson signed with Ouachita Baptist University.

NW News on 02/07/2019

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