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History Made: Northville High School Celebrates Record-Breaking 39 Collegiate Commits

William Frauenheim speaking at his Kalamazoo College table, with a high-shine chrome lacrosse helmet in the foreground.

History was made in the Northville High School gymnasium on Wednesday as the Mustang community celebrated its Spring Signing Day. In a landmark event for the athletic department, 39 student-athletes officially committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level—the largest signing class in school history.

The ceremony showcased the depth and versatility of Northville’s athletic programs, with students signing to compete in 16 different sports across NCAA Division I, II, and III, as well as the NAIA and the United States Naval Academy.

A Record-Breaking Milestone

The Class of 2026 surpassed all previous school records for total collegiate commitments in a single year. The gymnasium was transformed for the occasion, with individual signing tables featuring college banners, team gear, and memorabilia as families and fellow students filled the bleachers to witness the historic moment.

The roster of commits includes a diverse range of destinations, from Big Ten mainstays like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to out-of-state prestigious institutions such as Providence College, Butler University, and the University of Washington.

The Next Level Mustangs: Class of 2026

Name Institution Sport
Annabelle Bobby Michigan State University Dance
Giselle Burlingame Wayne State University Volleyball
Finley Cadwell Wayne State University Swim & Dive
Cooper Derkach Hope College Football
Charlotte Dukovac Providence College Ice Hockey
William Frauenheim Kalamazoo College Lacrosse
Liam Friest University of Olivet Baseball
Addison Gubing Ashland University Lacrosse
Macy Gugala University of Michigan-Dearborn Soccer
Mary Gugala Wayne State University Softball
Macklin Hart Hope College Baseball
Kendall Heron Kenyon College Softball
Ethan Hertza Hope College Cross Country / Track
Benjamin Hu Washington University-St. Louis Swim & Dive
Trae Hutchinson University of Olivet Football
Nate Imbuzeiro Madonna University Basketball
Shivam Kikani Kalamazoo College Golf
Megan Lauster University of Washington Rowing
Paige Lingenfelter Miami University (Ohio) Diving
Peyton Lowes Daemen University Volleyball
Vittorio Miksitz Rochester Institute of Technology Baseball
Justin Minard Trine University Track & Field
Taylor Morrison Union College Ice Hockey
Talia Nishanian Minnesota State-Mankato Tennis
Evan Pawlowski Davenport University Football
Lauren Phillips Minnesota State-Moorhead Swim & Dive
Alexander Roberts Western Michigan University Lacrosse
Callie Seiler Butler University Track & Field
Reid Shelton Old Dominion University Rowing
Benny Siddall United States Naval Academy Rowing
Nicolas Slagle John Carroll University Soccer
Delaney Snook Elmhurst University Soccer
Alyssa Spencer Seton Hill University Softball
Brady Stenson University of Pittsburgh Swim & Dive
Ryan Stojov University of Michigan Cross Country / Track
Kaylyn Tuck Aquinas College Volleyball
Caitlyn Vissotski University of Kentucky Dance
Lillian Wylie Indiana Tech Soccer
Lauren Yaquinto Eastern Michigan University Soccer
A side view of the Northville High School bleachers filled with a large crowd of cheering parents and supporters. Banners for football and hockey championships are visible on the wall.
An overhead wide shot of the gym floor featuring dozens of signing tables for 39 athletes. The tables are decorated with various college logos, balloons, and school colors.
Benjamin Hu at his WashU Swim & Dive table, wearing a green university shirt and addressing the crowd.
Evan Pawlowski speaking into a microphone at his table, which is draped in a red Davenport University football banner.
Taylor Morrison smiling behind her table for Union College Ice Hockey. The table has a white hockey helmet and a bouquet of red, black, and green balloons.
Liam Friest smiling at his Olivet Baseball table, wearing a matching shirt and hat with several other baseball caps on display.
Addison Gubing at her Ashland University Lacrosse table, featuring her lacrosse stick and framed %22Committed%22 photos.

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