WHITEHALL — On Wednesday, May 7th, five Whitehall athletes across three sports signed National Letters of Intent to their respective schools. Kal Koehler and Cy Black signed to Aquinas College to continue their basketball careers, while Brock Morningstar is heading to Aquinas for baseball. Nate Betz signed to Eureka College for baseball, and Blake English will be taking his football talents to Adrian College.
Morningstar is a three-year starter on the diamond for the Vikings, serving as their ace this season and playing all over the infield. Across 30 innings of work on the mound this season, Morningstar boasts a 2.28 ERA and has struck out 36 batters. At the dish, the three-sport athlete (baseball, football, and basketball) is hitting .319 with 11 RBIs this season.
Betz plays alongside fellow signee Morningstar in baseball this season and mans the centerfield spot at an elite level. On the season, Betz is yet to commit an error through 22 total chances, posting a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
English was a standout receiver for a solid Whitehall football team this past season that made its way to the regional round of the playoffs. English hauled in 28 receptions for 375 yards and six total touchdowns. On the defensive side, he tallied 43 tackles, three TFLs, and two PBs.
Koehler, since making the jump to varsity basketball as a freshman, has proved himself to be one of the best in the West Michigan Conference. This past winter, the Viking forward averaged 13.2 points per game, as well as snagging five rebounds a night. Koehler received many accolades throughout his high school career and will now carry his talents to Aquinas.
The second Viking basketball player to sign to Aquinas, Black was a solid piece for Whitehall all season, primarily spraying three-pointers from around the arc. Against conference rival Oakridge, Black went 3-4 from three-point land and proved to be a difference maker in the 71-66 win.
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Jack Slimko
May 12, 2025 at 3:34 pm
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