CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville High School hosted a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 13, for four student-athletes signing to play their sport in college. Rebekah Allen signed to play soccer at Ole Miss, while Jack Wyatt (Carson Newman), Korbin Reynolds (Vanderbilt) and Kirk Weatherford (Evansville) all signed to play college baseball.
Allen started the ceremony, signing a letter of intent to play in the South-Eastern Conference with the Ole Miss Rebels. Afterward, Clarksville High girls’ soccer coach Sara Kluttz talked about how meaningful the senior was to their program.
Allen missed her junior year due to injury, but in three years of play, sh totaled 45 goals and 43 assists, along with being a two-time All-State selection.
“The competitiveness and the atmosphere drew me in to play in Oxford,” Allen said. “I fell in love with the program, the coaches, and the campus. It means everything to me, it’s taken a lot to get here, but I’m excited to represent my hometown. I’ve always dreamed of playing in the SEC.”
Meanwhile, for college baseball, Reynolds kicked things off, signing his letter of intent to play for Vanderbilt University after batting .423 and tallying 37 RBI’s during the 2023-24 season.
Weatherford was the next to sign his letter of intent with the University of Evansville. The senior batted .395 and collected 62 hits last season. The two-way force Jack Wyatt was the last to sign as he intends to play baseball at Carson-Newman. On the mound, Wyatt compiled a record of 9-0 this past season, which included four postseason wins. He also had an on-base percentage of .471 at the plate.
“I’ve done this a long time, and it never gets old,” said Clarksville High head baseball coach Brian Hetland. “These three guys are the epitome of student-athletes, hard workers, and multi-sport guys. It’s fun to be a part of their journey, and these guys have meant a whole lot to our program.”