NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

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At Franklin County, two football standouts and one wrestler put pen to paper. Quarterback Eli Foutz will suit up for Emory & Henry. Wide receiver Ian England will play in the ODAC at Bridgewater College after a stellar senior season.

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Wednesday marked the beginning of the Early Signing Period, and Franklin County had four athletes put pen to paper.

Student athletes from Salem, Franklin County and GW-Danville high schools commit to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level.

On Wednesday, nearly a dozen area student athletes signed their National Letter of Intent for the early signing period.

The Glenvar football program made history, signing two players from the same class to full-ride scholarships at the next level. “It’s crazy that I’ve played one year and I get to go play college football, Division I, I’m so thankful,” offensive lineman Jeb Secrist said. “It’s just a weight off my shoulders, it’s been hard for sure,” offensive lineman Jacob Crowder said. It’s nice to be done, know where you’re going, and just focus on the season.” Crowder is heading to Catawba College. Patrick Henry’s Roy Gunn also signed to play football at VMI on Wednesday.