18 Red Knights Sign Letters of Intent

Congratulations to the 18 Benilde-St. Margaret's student-athletes and members of the Class of 2025 who signed National Letters of Intent (NIL) on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

“Our two signing days are my favorite days in the year. We get to celebrate the culmination of these student athletes' dreams and also take a moment to thank all of the people who have supported them through the years,” said Rick Johns ‘70, director of athletics & activities. I am proud of what these kids have accomplished so far and wish them all our best as they continue their journeys.” 

Students committed to playing at the collegiate level include:

Baseball

• Rowan Dodge - Bethel University

• Grant Geske - Gustavus Adolphus College

• Abu Kalokoh - University of Sioux Falls

• Jack Leisen-Whelan - St. Olaf College

Basketball

• Zahara Bishop - Seton Hall University

• Kendall McGee - Creighton University

• Jalen Wilson - University of Northern Iowa

Golf

• Carter Callan - University of South Dakota

• Weston Gain - Augustana College

Hockey

• Bailey Gray - University of Delaware

• Kendall Hassler - Minnesota State University, Mankato

• Addie Morris - Bemidji State University

• Ella Pasqua - Quinnipiac University

• Shjon (Junior) Podein - Western Michigan University

• Brooklyn Riley - University of Wisconsin, River Falls

• Campbell (LuLu) Rucinski - University of Maine

Lacrosse

• Charlize Vang - Lindenwood University

Volleyball

• Leo Kangas - Viterbo University

Benilde-St. Margaret’s has more than 25 varsity athletic programs for girls and boys in three annual seasons. The athletic programs teach leadership skills, develop athletic ability, and encourage students to play for the sheer enjoyment of the game. This helps reinforce BSM’s value of excellence that the whole person is integral to learning.