Benjamin Whitright and Janie Merritt, Cheyenne East High School seniors, have signed with colleges, marking the next phase of their athletic and academic careers.

By the Numbers
  • Whitright closed his high school wrestling career with a milestone 100th career win and a third-place finish at the Class 4A state tournament.
  • Merritt, a three-year starter, accumulated 495 digs and 477 kills during her volleyball career at East.
State of Play
  • Whitright will take his 100 wins and two state medals to North Idaho College, looking forward to studying business and finance with an eye towards a career in real estate.
  • Merritt signed with Tennessee Wesleyan University where she plans to study nursing with the goal of working in labor and delivery.
Bottom Line

Benjamin Whitright and Janie Merritt have both made significant contributions to their high school sports teams and are poised for success in their college pursuits, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to their respective sports.