Tucson High Athletes Commit to College Programs

Badgers stars sign with schools across the country for baseball, basketball, football, and more

Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:55am

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Tucson High School celebrated its annual Signing Day, with several standout student-athletes committing to continue their athletic careers at colleges and universities across the country. The group includes baseball players Alan Krimpe and Jordan Lesley, basketball and flag football star Destiney Brown, cross country runner Destry Benally, football players Kenzy Couch, Robert Kirkendall, and Taysean Romero, and softball players Florizel Aguilar and Kaylie Nieblas.

Why it matters

Signing Day is an important milestone for high school athletes, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication as they transition to the next level of competition. These Tucson High School seniors have the opportunity to showcase their talents at colleges and universities, potentially earning scholarships and furthering their athletic and academic pursuits.

The details

The Tucson High athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play for a variety of programs, including Pima Community College, Dickinson State University, Benedictine University, Coconino College, New Mexico Highlands University, Calumet College of St. Joseph, and Scottsdale Community College. The sports represented include baseball, basketball, flag football, cross country, football, soccer, and softball.

  • The Signing Day event took place on March 24, 2026.

The players

Alan Krimpe

A baseball player from Tucson High School who will be attending Pima Community College.

Jordan Lesley

A baseball player from Tucson High School who will be attending Dickinson State University.

Destiney Brown

A basketball and flag football player from Tucson High School who will be attending Benedictine University.

Destry Benally

A cross country runner from Tucson High School who will be attending Coconino College.

Kenzy Couch

A football player from Tucson High School who will be attending New Mexico Highlands University.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

These Tucson High School athletes have worked hard to earn the opportunity to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, showcasing the strength of the school's sports programs and the dedication of its student-athletes.