Over 40 Katy ISD Student Athletes Commit to Collegiate Sports on National Signing Day

A wide variety of sports and locations were represented as Katy ISD student-athletes secured opportunities to advance their academic and athletic careers.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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This week over 40 Katy ISD student athletes signed letters of intent to continue their sport at the college or university of their choosing. The student-athletes represented a diverse range of sports, including basketball, football, soccer, golf, softball, baseball, volleyball, wrestling, and cross-country, and will be joining prominent NCAA programs across the nation.

Why it matters

National Signing Day celebrates the hard work, discipline, and dedication of student-athletes who have balanced rigorous academics with high-level competition. Katy ISD continues to set the standard for excellence in athletics, preparing students to succeed well beyond high school.

The details

The Katy ISD student-athletes who signed letters of intent come from various high schools in the district, including Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Katy, Mayde Creek, Morton Ranch, Paetow, Seven Lakes, and Tompkins. They will be joining universities and colleges across the country, such as the U.S. Military Academy West Point, Trinity University, Midwestern State University, Tyler Junior College, University of Oklahoma, and many more.

  • This week, Katy ISD student-athletes signed letters of intent on National Signing Day.

The players

Lance Carter

Katy ISD Executive Director of Athletics.

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What they’re saying

“This is what commitment looks like. These student-athletes have put in the early mornings, the extra reps and the classroom work. Signing Day is more than a ceremony — it is the reward for years of discipline and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.”

— Lance Carter, Katy ISD Executive Director of Athletics

The takeaway

Katy ISD continues to produce exceptional student-athletes who are able to balance academic excellence with high-level athletic competition, setting them up for success in their collegiate and future careers.