ILHS Hosts Athletic Signing Day
Posted on 06/04/2026
A talented line-up of Laker athletes gathered for a Signing Day ceremony with friends and family! Over the next few weeks we will highlight each athlete and their plan to continue their sport in college.
Until then, here's a quick list of which IL athletes are continuing their careers at the next level:
-Carson Clary is playing soccer at Muskingum University.
-Gavin Henry is running track at Muskingum University.
-Alex Kinney is playing golf at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
-Maddie Miller is wrestling at North Central College in Illinois.
-Avery Pequignot is playing basketball at Ohio Northern University.
-Annie Rapp is wrestling at Wittenberg University.
-Carly Strayer is playing basketball at Muskingum University.
-Jordan Vance is running track at Defiance University.
In addition, bowlers Addison Castle and Jeremiah Galbraith did separate signing ceremonies at TP Lanes earlier this spring. Both will bowl for Edison State.
ILHS Soccer standout Carson Clary officially signed to play for the Muskingum University Muskies. Carson toured the campus this spring and says he's impressed by the coaching staff and the excellent facilities there.
Clary was a force on the field for the Lakers for four years. He earned CBC 1st Team, 2nd Team, and Honorable Mention over the course of his career. He was also named All District 2nd and 3rd Team during his junior and senior seasons.
Carson says, "I'm excited to continuing improving and learning as a player while pursuing my career goals."
Clary plans to study pre-physical therapy at Muskingum on his way to becoming a PT.
ILHS multi-sport standout Gavin Henry is taking his track talents to Muskingum University, as well. Gavin has been a force to be reckoned with as an athlete at Indian Lake, helping lead the football team to the State Final Four, earning an alternate spot to the OHSAA Wrestling Tournament and finally, setting the school record and qualifying for the State Track Meet in the 110 meter hurdles.
As a Laker, Henry earned First team CBC Defensive Back, 2nd team All District Defensive Back, Sectional Runner-up (Wrestling), First Team All Greater Miami Valley Wrestling, First Team CBC 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and was a State Qualifier for 110 hurdles.
He plans to continue his decorated hurdling career with the Muskies.
Gavin says, "The coaching staff were all very nice and genuine people. They also work well with Nursing, so I can go and study Nursing and run track without worrying."
Henry hopes to become an emergency Flight Nurse in the future.
ILHS Senior Alex Kinney is driving ahead to the University of Northwestern Ohio.
She plans to golf for the Racers after three years leading the Varsity Lady Lakers. Kinney earned First Team All CBC as a junior and senior and Honorable Mention as a sophomore. After knee surgery in the late fall, she is excited to get back on the links.
Kinney plans to study AgriBusiness and Accounting at UNOH, where she will be on a CPA track. She already operates her own business, A2 Berry Farm, in rural Lewistown which earned her state recognition through Ohio FFA this year, as well.
After a difficult year recovering from an injury, ILHS State Runner-Up wrestler Maddie Miller is ready to hit the mats again! She officially signed to compete for North Central College in Illinois.
Maddie was sidelined her senior season, but shined for the Lakers as a junior. She won several tournaments and made a gritty run for a State Championship, falling in the final match to take Runner Up.
Miller was also a valuable member of the ILHS Track and Field Team, earning CBC First Team in discus and Honorable Mention in shot put.
Inspired by Indian Lake's Athletic Trainer Holly King, Miller plans to study physical therapy and hopefully become an Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level.
Multi-sport standout Avery Pequignot is continuing his athletic career on the hard court. Avery has signed to play basketball at Ohio Northern University.
Pequignot helped lead the Lakers to four consecutive CBC Mens Basketball titles.
He is excited to extend his career in basketball close to home.
Avery says, "I'm grateful for the opportunity to play basketball longer and to become a better player."
In addition, Pequignot led the ILHS Mens Soccer Team to their first ever CBC Championship in 2024 and helped the football team reach the State Final Four in 2025. Along the way he earned many awards including First Team All CBC Baketbll as a junior and senior, 1st Team All District Basketball as a junior and senior, 3rd Team All Southwest District Basketball, HM All Ohio Basketball, First Team ALL CBC three times, CBC Soccer Player of the Year as a junior and senior, 1st Team All District Soccer three times, All Ohio Soccer, All Great Lakes Region Soccer, 1st Team All CBC Football as a kicker, 1st Team All District Football, 1st Team All Southwest District Football and Honorable Mention All Ohio Football as a kicker.
Avery plans to study Construction Management and minor in Business.
All around Indian Lake athlete Annie Rapp is taking her skills down the road to Wittenberg University. She plans to be part of the Tiger Women's Wrestling Team. After two very successful seasons, for the Lakers, including making the podium at the State Wrestling meet, Rapp says it was an easy decision.
"I really enjoyed the coach and the campus was very pretty. It is also very close to home and I can go home whenever I need to," she explains.
Rapp has been a strong athlete at ILHS helping to lead the volleyball team to two CBC and Sectional titles, earning the first ever CBC Girls Wrestling Championship and being part of the softball program that won a number of sectional, district and regional titles along with finishing State Runner-Up in 2023.
Individually she earned Honorable Mention All CBC in Volleyball, Wrestling Sectional Champion, Third place at Wrestling Districts, Eighth Place at the OHSAA Girls State Wrestling Meet, along with First and Second Team CBC Softball.
Annie plans to study Exercise Science to eventually become an Athletic Trainer.
ILHS athlete Carly Strayer is poised to spread her wings at Muskingum University. She signed to become a part of the Muskie Women's Basketball Team.
She is excited to meet new teammates and make new memories in the game.
Carly explains, "The coaches and all of the faculty are very nice and care about you. It’s not too far from home, but close enough that I could come home whenever. It is also a very pretty campus and has a good program for what I want to study."
As a Laker, Carly has been a leader on the court since her freshman year. She earned CBC First Team in 2025 and 2026, District 9 Coaches’ Team 2025 and 2026, CBC Athlete of the Month, and a District Honorable Mention.
Carly plans to study Exercise Science on her way to becoming a Physical Therapist.
ILHS athlete Jordan Vance is excited to continue running at the collegiate level. Jordan has played football and run indoor and outdoor track for the Lakers. He has officially signed with Defiance University.
"I like the coaches and they were very nice and happy to have me join their team," he said.
Jordan hopes to become a better overall athlete in college. He plans to study Criminal Justice.
Congratulations to all these Lakers! We can't wait to see what you do in the future!