By: Garrett Mitchell, Staff Writer
garrett@thewoodrufftimes.com
Three Woodruff football seniors signed their national letters of intent to play college football in a ceremony at Woodruff High School on Thursday, March 28.
Kory Scott, Micah Horton, and KeShawn Clark will all continue playing the game they love after completing exemplary high school careers for the Wolverines.
Two players, Scott and Horton, will remain teammates. Both signed with North Greenville University. Clark signed with North Carolina Wesleyan University. All three players explained how they chose their university and what the chance to play college football means to them.
Scott, a wide receiver and kick returner, was a prolific playmaker for Woodruff. In 2023, Kory finished with the second most catches in a single season by any Wolverine player. He loved North Greenville from the moment he visited campus and knew it was where he wanted to play.
“From the moment I stepped on NGU’s campus, I felt at home, and the people and the environment are what you would want when you leave your family,” explained Scott. “And also, it’s a Christ-based school and I can grow my relationship more with the Lord. It’s a blessing to be able to play football at the next level. It’s something I have always dreamed of as a kid. Also, I wouldn’t be able to do it without Jesus Christ and family, friends, and coaches.”
Horton, who played linebacker and safety for the Wolverines, also felt a connection to North Greenville. Horton played three seasons of varsity football and earned a starting spot as a senior.
“I chose NGU because of the family atmosphere that is there, but also the coaches treated me like their player from the start,” he said. “I’m super excited to get to play college football there and am looking forward to the fall.”
Clark is another standout for the Wolverines, starting his last two seasons at Woodruff as a linebacker and occasional running back. Clark is not the biggest linebacker, but he has a blend of speed and athleticism that was coveted by the staff at North Carolina Wesleyan. He knew it was where he wanted to play collegiately.
“I chose NC Wesleyan because I felt like they were a perfect fit for me,” Clark stated. “They care more about school than football. They tell you that your education is very important and that’s what I like about them. They’re not just all about football. I am blessed to be able to play college ball. It’s all thanks to my mother for getting me to this point in my life.”
While Scott, Horton, and Clark will be missed at Woodruff, they will all be terrific additions to their college programs. While Woodruff was an extremely young team in 2023, all three young men made the Wolverines’ program better. Now they hope to do the same on the college gridiron.
Author: Tracy Sanders
