Newton senior Kris Ross made his transfer to the Tuskegee baseball program official Thursday afternoon with a signing within the Rams’ auditorium.
Ross signed alongside teammate Caden Brown, because the pair penned their letters of intent in entrance of household, pals, coaches and even former teammates.
Following the signing, Ross spoke about his feelings on the day his singing grew to become official.
“I’m simply actually excited, I can’t wait to get into it,” Ross stated. “After I acquired into it,I used to be actually excited. That is one thing I’ve been dreaming of since I used to be little.”
Ross famous his journeys to Tuskegee College in Alabama and the way his remedy on these visits are what led him to picking the Golden Tigers.
“After I went there it was extra of a private expertise,” Ross stated. “They made me really feel like I used to be someone — that I used to be particular. I may simply inform it was the fitting surroundings for me to be in.”
Moreover, staying within the south was a key element for Ross
“[I was] simply prioritizing how far I ought to go,” Ross stated. “I couldn’t go too far, I like my dad and mom. Simply seeing the place I felt a private expertise and a spot the place they made me really feel like someone.”
Trying again on his highschool profession with one season to go, Ross spoke about his favourite second thus far.
“A had a number of them,” Ross stated. “My favourite highschool second was my freshman yr. Beginning at Newton Excessive Faculty as a freshman. That’s one thing lots of people can’t say.”
Following Ross’ freshman season with the Rams, he spent two seasons as a part of the Alcovy Tigers baseball crew, the place he was coached by Kareem Hayes.
Hayes was current at Ross’ signing together with a number of former Alcovy teammates.
Forward of his senior season, Ross made the choice to return to Newton, the place it began.
“There have been a number of occasions that led me to return again however I’m simply blissful to be again,” Ross stated. “I began right here and I’m simply prepared to finish it right here.”
Together with his senior season being the one factor left between him and his eventual Tuskegee profession, Ross shared what sort of participant shall be taking the diamond for the Golden Tigers.
“I’m open-minded, able to work form of ballplayer.”
