Hunter Bleser and Payton Holden Sign National Letters of Intent

The fitness center at ATA was packed with the ATA community supporting Hunter Bleser and Payton Holden as they both signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. Hunter Bleser has signed with University of Virginia and Payton Holden has signed with Princeton University. They are both seniors at ATA College Prep and will graduate in May 2016.

Hunter has only been at ATA a short while but has made a big impact. Coach Lucie said, “She is a leader and does so by being a good example to others.” Hunter has sacrificed a lot to be a part of the ATA program. She spoke Wednesday night about how she gained a second family/home at ATA, how she now has the opportunity to play at University of Virginia and  that the sacrifices and hard work are worth it. Hunter will start at the University of Virginia in the Fall of 2016.

Payton Holden has been at ATA for nine years and has had a very successful career so far. Most of the coaching staff has known Payton since he started at ATA nine years ago as a skinny kid with glasses. Many stories were told some were about how he was the most competitive player and that he wanted to win everything no matter who he was playing. Coach Doug called him a “Racehorse.” Payton is the first player in ATA history to sign with an Ivy League school. Payton is excited to attend Princeton University in the Fall of 2016 and wants to be an impact player.

Congratulations to Hunter and Payton!