ACHS, CHS athletes sign scholarships

November 21, 2018

National Signing Day is a nationwide event, and one that is truly special for high school athletes.

It is a day in which the small percentage of high school student-athletes who are fortunate enough to continue their athletic careers at the college level are recognized.

Last week, student-athletes from both Clinton and Anderson County High Schools signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level. For these student-athletes, this is a moment intertwined with emotion.

While it is exciting for the student-athletes, their families, coaches, and respected high schools, it is also the beginning of a new adventure full of unknowns, which is driven by passion, hope, and love for the game.

This is a big decision for any high school senior, and one that they will never forget.

To these student-athletes: Congratulations on this elite achievement. May your college career be filled with success, happiness, and determination.

May you stay injury-free, and lastly, may you maintain the passion for academics, as well as athletics



Clinton High’s Daniel Cantillion – Cross Country/Track – Milligan College



Dan Cantillion is an impressive student, and an all-around runner.

The newest Buffalo is impressive in the long-distance category, and yet Cantillion has clocked in a 1:08.83 400 Meter Dash.

With a 5:20.34 mile, the Clinton Senior has plenty of success ahead of him, at the college level. The best part — Cantillion still has the entire Spring ahead of him.

In 2019, expect Dan to set new personal records as a Dragon, before heading to Milligan in the fall.









Clinton High’s Danyel Joy – Soccer/Basketball – Trevecca Nazarene University



Danyel Joy might be the most athletic girl at Clinton High School. If it involves competition, expect Danyel to excel.

This multi-sport athlete can do it all. For example, you can find her volleying the free-throw she just made perfectly back into the hands of the referee — yes, with her feet.

As for the unfortunate defender in front of her, Danyel can either cross her up or give her a rake, two scissors, and an in-and-out. The Trojans just received a special athletic talent. Expect Danyel to continue to improve and do great things at the next level.







Anderson County’s Mollie Wheeler – Soccer – Lee University



There is only two words to describe the Flames’ future goalkeeper — brick wall.

Mollie Wheeler has all the attributes needed to be a keeper at the college level, and will continue to improve at Lee. She is a loud, vocal leader.

She is excellent at making angles small for opposing attackers. She is fearless in 1-v-1 situations. She has quick reactions between the sticks. Lastly, she has a drop kick that can easily sail 50-yards. In 2019, Mollie will become a key component of a winning Lee Soccer program that is currently in the NCAA D2 Tournament Final Four, and have made three consecutive NCAA D2 Regional appearances.







Anderson County’s Hannah Bruce – Softball – Maryville College



If there is one thing that seems extremely rare in modern day, it is definitely a pitcher that can hit.

Hannah Bruce can do both and do them well.

The future Scot is a RHP who is hard to face—in the circle or in the batter’s box. For example, Bruce pitched a perfect game last year against Clinton.

She struck out six of the twelve batters she faced, gave up no hits, no runs, and walked none. Oh, and she also had a single to spark a seven-run fourth inning.

Hannah will continue to improve this Spring, before focusing on becoming a key cog in the successful Scots’ Softball machine.