Reed City Standouts Sign with SVSU Track

Deitsch and Woodside to continue athletic careers at Saginaw Valley State University

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:55am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and competition of track and field events, with overlapping planes of color and form representing the athletic prowess of the two student-athletes.Two Reed City High School standouts will bring their athletic talents to Saginaw Valley State University's men's track and field team.Reed City Today

Two of Reed City High School's top student-athletes, Ethan Deitsch and Jayden Woodside, signed their letters of intent on Friday to join the men's track and field team at Saginaw Valley State University.

Why it matters

This is a significant achievement for the two Reed City athletes, who have excelled in multiple sports throughout their high school careers. Their decision to continue their athletic and academic pursuits at SVSU will provide them with opportunities to compete at the NCAA Division II level.

The details

Ethan Deitsch and Jayden Woodside, both standout performers for the Reed City Coyotes, have committed to join the Saginaw Valley State University track and field program. Deitsch and Woodside were multi-sport athletes at Reed City, competing in football, basketball, and track and field.

  • The signing ceremony took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Ethan Deitsch

A multi-sport athlete from Reed City High School who has excelled in football, basketball, and track and field.

Jayden Woodside

A multi-sport athlete from Reed City High School who has excelled in football, basketball, and track and field.

Saginaw Valley State University

A NCAA Division II university located in University Center, Michigan, that fields a men's track and field team.

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What’s next

Deitsch and Woodside will begin their collegiate athletic careers at Saginaw Valley State University in the fall of 2026, where they will compete for the Cardinals' men's track and field team.

The takeaway

The signing of Ethan Deitsch and Jayden Woodside to the Saginaw Valley State University track and field program is a testament to the athletic talent and dedication of these two Reed City student-athletes, who will now have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the NCAA Division II level.