Few people are blessed with the athletic ability it takes to make it to the collegiate level in sports. However this year’s senior class at Normal West has many athletes that will be competing for their respective schools next year. Normal West’s history of athletic success over the past few years has been largely due to the fact that the class of 2008 is a hard-working, dedicated group of people that take pride in the chance to represent their school.

Take the girl’s soccer team for example. The girls, led by this years seniors have gone a combined 73-6 the last three years, highlighted by last years state tournament appearance where they lost to eventual state champions Aurora (Waubonsie Valley). This talented group is led by five seniors that will be continuing their careers at the collegiate level next year. These five girls are Stephanie Horvath (North Carolina State), Kayla Braffet (South Dakota State), Rachel Wright (Murray State), Michelle Peterson (Washington University), and Jessie Benchley (Coastal Carolina). These girls lead what is arguably one of the best soccer classes to ever come through Normal West.

The Normal West Boys Golf Team enjoyed a highly successful season that saw them win the schools first regional championship in golf as well as the first team state berth. The team was led by five seniors in Dave Shelton, Jeff Bragg, Drew Meiner, Dave Gaddy, and Justin Batty. The team will be well represented next year with half of the top six players playing collegiate golf.

All sports at Normal West have been successful over the years and all of the hard work the seniors have put in over the years is finally paying off. Congratulations to all of our seniors! Below is a list of seniors that will be playing a sport in college next year.