Nixa High School Athletes Commit to College Sports

13 Eagles sign National Letters of Intent for a variety of athletic programs

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:16am

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring fragmented shapes and planes in vibrant blues, greens, and reds, conceptually representing the range of sports and athletic achievements celebrated at Nixa High School's signing day.Nixa High School's spring signing day celebrates the diverse athletic talents of its student-athletes as they commit to college sports programs.West Plains Today

Nixa High School celebrated its spring signing day, with 13 student-athletes putting pen to paper to commit to college sports programs. The signees will be competing in a range of sports, including track and field, swimming, soccer, dance, cheerleading, volleyball, pickleball, and wrestling, at colleges and universities across the Midwest.

Why it matters

Signing day is an important milestone for high school athletes, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. These signings highlight Nixa's strong athletic programs and the school's ability to prepare students for the next level of competition at the collegiate level.

The details

The 13 Nixa High School athletes who signed National Letters of Intent include: Avery Muniz (track and field, Southeast Missouri State), Will Sanley (track and field, Missouri Southern State), Lucy Hronek (swimming, Hendrix College), Jade Johnson (soccer, Southwest Baptist University), Madelyn Genuchi (dance, Friends University), Kylie Crabtree (cheerleading, Missouri State University), Addison O'connell (volleyball, Missouri State West Plains), Taylor Wood (volleyball, Drury University), Addyson Bybee (pickleball, Drury University), Brylee James (wrestling, Baker University), Natalie Edmisson (wrestling, Murray State College), Owen Diemoz (wrestling, Coe College), and Addison Harkins (wrestling, Lindenwood University).

  • Nixa High School hosted its spring signing day on April 15, 2026.

The players

Avery Muniz

A Nixa High School student who signed to compete in track and field at Southeast Missouri State University.

Will Sanley

A Nixa High School student who signed to compete in track and field at Missouri Southern State University.

Lucy Hronek

A Nixa High School student who signed to compete in swimming at Hendrix College.

Jade Johnson

A Nixa High School student who signed to compete in soccer at Southwest Baptist University.

Nixa High School

The high school that hosted the spring signing day event where 13 student-athletes committed to college sports programs.

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What they’re saying

“Signing day is such an exciting time for our student-athletes. These 13 individuals have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and we're thrilled to see them continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.”

— Dr. Gearl Loden, Nixa High School Principal

The takeaway

Nixa High School's spring signing day showcases the strength of the school's athletic programs and the dedication of its student-athletes. These signings represent the next chapter for these young athletes as they transition from high school to college competition.