Class of 2025 athletes continue college commitments

Clay Payne '25 will play basketball at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Olivia Barbieri '25 will swim for Denver University, and Alexander Peck '25 will play baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
By Ian Dinkins, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

Three seniors committed to continuing their athletic careers at the college level before classmates, teammates, coaches, and families on Wednesday, January 8, and Thursday, January 9. During the signing ceremonies held in Durnan Auditorium, Clay Payne '25 shared his plans to continue his basketball career at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Olivia Barbieri '25 announced her intention to swim for Denver University next year, while Alexander Peck '25 signed on to play baseball for the University of Arkansas.

The seniors joined Anna Hulan '25, who signed with the University of Michigan to continue her swimming career as Tiger Athletes who have signed to play at the collegiate level next year.

Click here to see photos from the signing ceremonies of all student-athletes to date this academic year. Additional student-athletes in the Class of 2025 are expected to make their decisions this spring. 
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