Fourteen Hopkins High School athletes signed to play at the collegiate level Wednesday, including two athletes who signed with Division I teams.

Taylor Anderson will be running track for the University of Connecticut, while Sarah Klecker will be running cross-country for the University of Minnesota. Both programs are Division I.

“I chose the U of M just because the whole team atmosphere, the whole cross-country team, is like one big family and it reminds me a lot of my team at Hopkins here,” Klecker said.

The following students also signed:

• Jared Allen, University of Wisconsin-Stout, football
• Alexa Cornish, Illinois Wesleyan, volleyball
• JT DenHartog, University of Minnesota-Duluth, football
• Emma DeRubeis, University of Wisconsin-Stout, soccer
• Chad Gannis, Gustavus Adolphus College, football
• Ty Johnson, University of Wisconsin-Stout, football
• Emily Koppe, Washington University in St. Louis, volleyball
• Lily Marcelius, University of Wisconsin-Superior, soccer
• Zac Merie, University of St. Thomas, football
• Chris Rozek, University of St. Thomas, football
• Sierra Saulsberry, University of Wisconsin-Stout, volleyball
• Maddie Youakim, University of Minnesota-Morris, soccer

The athletes have earned a total of 54 varsity letters while in high school. But they’re not just athletes. They have a cumulative GPA of 3.68.

“I’m so proud of the kids. It’s what they’ve worked for. They’re thrilled. They’re excited,” Hopkins High School Principal Patty Johnson said.

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