Fifty-three Cherokee County students committed to play college sports this week.

What’s Happening: The students signed letters of intent at ceremonies held at their high schools. This week’s National Signing Day was the earliest date high school seniors can sign binding commitments to play competitive college sports other than football.

What’s Important: The student athletes will compete at colleges across the country. More signing days will be held throughout the rest of the school year as additional athletes make their commitments.

The Big Picture: National Signing Day allows college-bound athletes to officially commit to their schools and receive athletic scholarships. For sports other than football and basketball, November 12 marks the opening of the main signing period that runs

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