Wednesday afternoon in the high school gym, Bearden High School celebrated two of their players signing national letters-of-intent to play college football next season.

Flanked by family and friends, and with several students in attendance, Davidell Collins and Rickey Brown got the opportunity to thank their coaches, teachers and parents, and everyone else involved in helping them through their high school journeys which will now lead to college careers.

“This is for Bearden!” senior Davidell Collins proclaimed at the end of his brief speech.

Both players ...