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On Feb. 5, nine Dripping Springs High School student-athletes representing six sports signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.
Noah Booth, Lacrosse, Eastern University (Pennsylvania) Noah Booth, a team captain for the Dripping Springs High School lacrosse program that reached the THSLL Final Four for the first time in program history in 2024. As a sophomore, Booth established himself as a scoring leader where he paced the JV squad with 27 goals. He has also played for select teams Texas UNRL and Texas Lonestar. With offers from programs in Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania, he will join DSHS graduates Ryan and Brett Williamson (Class of 2022) at Eastern University in Pennsylvania. He is the son of Jessica and Benjamin Booth. Coach: Michael Staub.
Jai-Lynn Flores, Softball, Paris Junior College Jai-Lynn Flores is a three-year letterwinner for the Tiger softball team, earning First Team All-District accolades in 2023 and 2024 to help the program to a pair of district titles. As a junior, she was named a Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) All-State Honorable Mention and All-CenTex First Team selection with a .402 average at the plate and a 2.55 ERA in the circle. In 2024, she registered 41 hits, 36 RBIs, 17 extra base hits and 12 runs scored while striking out just five times in 102 plate appearances. Defensively, she recorded a 9-5 record and 71 strikeouts in 85.1 innings of work. In 2023, she recorded a .445 batting average with a team-high eight home runs to be named a TSWA All-State Second Team honoree and All-CenTex Second Team selection. In the circle, Flores posted a 2.52 ERA and 8-2 record in 16 appearances for the Tigers. She is the daughter of Crystal Martinez. Coach: Wade Womack.
Keily Hatcher, Softball, Bethel College (Kansas) Keily Hatcher appeared in a majority of games for the Tiger softball program, despite an injury-plagued junior season, where she recorded 20 runs and six stolen bases to help the Tigers to a district title and area playoff appearance. She has also played as a utility player for the Texas Premier Fastpitch Gold squad for coach Mark Short. She is the daughter of Kim and Jimmy Hatcher. Coach: Wade Womack.
Logan Kraham, Soccer, Ouachita Baptist University (Arkansas) Logan Kraham is a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter for the Tiger soccer team. As a sophomore, he was part of a squad that advanced to the UIL 6A state title game. Last season, Kraham recorded five goals and three assists to rank third for the Tigers with 13 points. He played club ball for Capital City SC last season where he helped the squad to a No. 7 national ranking while leading the team in assists and tying for the team lead in goals scored. As a senior, he has helped his MLS Next2 / Elite Academy team to the top ranking in Texas and qualify for the EA National Championship. He is of Colette and Bryan Kraham. Coach: Josh Hill.
Maddox Maher, Football, Angelo State University Maddox Maher was a two-year starting quarterback for the Tiger football program, leading the squad to a 19-7 record and a pair of playoff appearances including a regional final showing in 2023. He was a two-time First Team All-District selection with 4,049 career passing yards, 55 passing touchdowns and seven rushing touchdowns. He finished his career ranked third in the school record books for career passing yards and second in passing touchdowns. Maher also lettered in track where he was part of the 4x400-meter relay team that set the school record in 2024 with a time of 3:17.86. He is the son of Marisa Tuzzi. Coach: Galen Zimmerman.
Jack Tyndall, Football, Angelo State University A three-sport athlete for Dripping Springs, Jack Tyndall was a three-year letterwinner for the Tiger football program where he finished atop the school record books with 3,634 rushing yards. He was named District 26-6A MVP as a junior and selected to the First Team All-District Offense in his final season. Throughout his career, Tyndall totaled 4,085 total yards and 53 touchdowns. In baseball, he earned a pair of all-district accolades in the outfield including a first team nod as a sophomore. He has also lettered for the track and field program, twice competing in the 4x100 at the Texas Relays and finishing as a regional finalist in 2022 and area finalist in 2023. He is the son of Shelly and Robert Tyndall. Coach: Galen Zimmerman.
Nick Tyndall, Football, Angelo State University Nick Tyndall was a two-year letterwinner for the Tiger football program while also lettering in baseball and track. As a senior, he earned Second Team All-District Offense honors as a wide receiver with 490 receiving yards and six touchdowns while garnering Academic All-State accolades. As a junior, he appeared at running back where he totaled 338 rushing yards on 54 carries. He was twice recognized for his success in the classroom with Academic All-District honors. Tyndall is a three-year letterwinner for the Tiger baseball team, earning Academic All-District accolades in 2023 and 2024. He has also lettered on the track, capturing the district title in the 4x200 relay in 2023. He is the son of Shelly and Robert Tyndall. Coach: Galen Zimmerman.
Harrison Vallo, Baseball, Dallas College Brookhaven Harrison Vallo is a two-year letterwinner for the Tiger baseball program. As a junior, he played center field and made four appearances on the mound for the Tigers where he finished with nine strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA after allowing just two hits in 6.2 innings. At the plate, Vallo recorded a .333 batting average with three runs scored. He was also awarded Academic All-District honors in 2024. He is the son of Elaina and Rhett Vallo. Coach: Chris Payne.
Suzanna Williams, Volleyball, Sterling College (Kansas) Suzanna Williams played six years as a setter for club team Austin Junior Volleyball. She also competed for the Tigers in golf and cross country, and is a member of the DSHS HOSA program. She is the daughter of Jill and Phillip Williams.
