Little Rock Christian Athletes Celebrate Early Signing Day Success

“They like that I’m a left-handed arm that throw strikes consistently and can get out of tough innings,” Jaxon Franklin said.

That realization highlighted a momentous Wednesday for Little Rock Christian Academy, as eight student-athletes officially signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level during early signing day for sports outside of football.

The baseball diamond yielded two immediate collegiate commitments for the Warriors. Centerfielder Dalton Boone signed with Crowder College in Missouri, while left-handed pitcher Jaxon Franklin chose to stay in-state by signing with Henderson State.

Reflecting on his path to Henderson State, Franklin shared his gratitude.

“It’s great. Just shows off all the hard work. Everybody who supported me throughout all these years. Humbling. I’m honored. Thankful to God for giving me this opportunity,” Franklin said.

The volleyball program also celebrated a pair of signees bound for Henderson State, with Sadie Costello and Abby Robinson both signing to become Reddies next season.

On the golf course, Hogan O'Keefe signed with Ole Miss to play for the Rebels in the Southeastern Conference. O’Keefe committed just two days after taking his first recruiting visit to the campus.

“Ole Miss is actually my first visit, and I committed two days after my visit. So that was the first visit and felt like home. So honestly, that was the first place and the only place,” O’Keefe said.

O’Keefe acknowledged that moving on to the collegiate level will bring distinct personal adjustments, noting that he will miss his friends while adjusting to life away from his parents during the remainder of his senior year.

History was made elsewhere in the athletic department as angler Cole Martin signed with the University of North Alabama to compete in fishing. Martin officially became the first student-athlete in Little Rock Christian history to receive a fishing scholarship.

Rounding out the signing class, Isaac Sabado signed to compete in cross country at UCA, and Sophie Schirack finalized her plans to continue her softball career at St. Louis Community College.