ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Wednesday was National Signing Day for most sports as the top high school athletes across the country made their NCAA decisions official. One Alaskan standout wasted no time, putting pen to paper on opening day.
Three-time state champion runner Katahdin Staples signed to the University of San Francisco in front of friends of family at The Dome, where the East Anchorage runner has logged many miles on his way to becoming Division I-bound.
“I got to see San Francisco and it’s the coolest city I’ve ever been to in the entire world, it’s so amazing. The history, the culture, the food, and the running scene just seems amazing. I’m so excited to spend the next time there,” Staples said after officially signing to USF…