Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Six Warren Central High School baseball players celebrated their accomplishments Wednesday as they took another step toward continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Caden Cole, Justin Greer, Tristan Jamison, Blake Caruthers, Braxton Hartley and Beau Bradley were honored during a National Signing Day celebration at the Vicksburg Country Club.
Cole officially signed with Southeastern Louisiana University on Wednesday, while the other five players had previously signed with their respective schools.
Cole will continue his baseball career as a pitcher for the Lions. During his junior season, he finished with a .330 batting average, 29 hits and 21 RBIs. He also struck out 25 batters on the mound.
Greer signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College after putting together an impressive junior season. He recorded 63 strikeouts on the mound while contributing 17 hits and 17 RBIs offensively. His performance also earned him All-State honors.
Jamison and Caruthers will remain teammates at the next level after both signing with East Central Community College.
Jamison earned All-State honors last season after finishing with a .346 batting average, 28 hits and 22 RBIs. He also recorded 16 strikeouts on the mound.
Caruthers contributed 17 hits, 12 RBIs and one home run during his junior campaign. He also scored 26 runs, helping the Vikings offensively throughout the season.
Hartley signed with Hinds Community College, where he will continue his career as a catcher. The senior recorded six hits and two RBIs while posting an impressive .983 fielding percentage.
Bradley signed with Meridian Community College after establishing himself as a pitcher for the Vikings. Throughout his career at Warren Central, Bradley has recorded 60 strikeouts despite dealing with an injury last season.
The six players will each have an official signing ceremony in April.
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