Six Crusader Athletes Sign to Compete in College

From Lawrence Technological University in Michigan to Lindenwood University in Missouri, six Crusader athletes have signed to play college athletics at institutions throughout the Midwest and New England.

The seniors accepted their college athletic and academic scholarships on Tuesday, May 24, at a signing event held at L'Anse Creuse North High School.

"I think Crusader Nation has really been blessed with these young men and women," said North Principal Dave Jackson. "We appreciate what they do from an athletic standpoint and also why college coaches are interested. It is because of the type of young men and women they are."

The six athletes are:

• Adrien Brudvig: Brudvig is receiving an academic scholarship and will play women’s soccer at Manchester College, North Manchester, IN, which is an NCAA Division III school, part of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Brudvig plans to study athletic training.
• Justin Clark: Clark is receiving an academic scholarship and will participate on men’s bowling/club lacrosse teams at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, NAIA. Clark plans to study electrical engineering.
• Calvin Curry: Curry is receiving an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Dean College, Franklin, MA, part of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
• Craig Smelley: Smelley is receiving a full scholarship to Macomb Community College, Warren, MI. He will play basketball for the Monarchs. “Smelley was named to the MAC Red all-league team, and first team All Detroit Metro East, our first player since 1997 to garner this accomplishment,” said LCN basketball coach Jay Seletsky.
• Khial Watson: Watson is receiving a scholarship to play basketball at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH.
• Alyssa West: West will play women's hockey at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, NCAA Division I, Central Collegiate Women’s Hockey Association. West plays hockey for a travel squad, as North does not have a girls' hockey team.

"With all the cuts going on in the state and the district, I can't tell you how important athletics are for all young men and women," said athletic director Kimberly Rawski. "Statistics show that students who participate in sports have higher GPAs and better attendance."