February 12, 2025
For the players at Camden County High School, National Signing Day was a significant event as they formally committed to their future on the field.
This past Wednesday, a number of resolute student-athletes signed their letters of intent, securing their spots at universities across the nation.
Camden County High School’s athletic director, Welton Coffey, has seen personally the hard work these young athletes put in to get their college scholarships.
Coffey is aware that football, in especially, is not an easy sport, and that each of these new players has had to overcome particular obstacles to get to this stage.
Football players must possess skill, mental toughness, and discipline both on and off the field in order to be considered for a college scholarship.
The two most notable players from Camden County High School’s signing day were defensive back Jonathan Brown, who committed to LaGrange College, and linebacker/athlete Wayne Austell, who signed with Mars Hill University.
A variety of players from various positions are moving forward, such as Jordan Hardy, a wide receiver/running back, and linebacker Ja Maric Daley, who will both play at Warner University.
The athletes are signing with renowned programs like Kentucky State University, Louisiana Tech University, and Reinhardt University rather than going to smaller, local universities.
These players have put in a lot of effort to get here, from standout quarterback Carson Stewart, who is going to St. Thomas University, to versatile playmaker Mason Zwilling, who is going to Monmouth College.
The program’s key values—hard work, perseverance, and the desire to succeed—are reflected in offensive lineman Amare Biggie Thomas, wide receiver Kaleb Taylor-Burch, and the other Camden County signees.
As they start their college careers, the whole Camden County community wishes them luck and looks forward to seeing how they continue to develop as people and athletes.
These signees have a bright future ahead of them, and the legacy of their dedication will motivate the upcoming generation of athletes to strive for excellence.