Three Effingham High School Football Players Sign For College

Effingham High School's retiring football coach Mike McDonald is going out with a bang, as three of the stars from his final season signed letters of intent Wednesday to play college football.

Lineman Khole Moran and running back Zach Miller signed to attend and play football at McKendree University in Lebanon, while running back Billy Arndt signed to attend and play at Lindenwood University in Belleville.

News/Sports Director Greg Sapp spoke with McDonald about the signings after Wednesday's ceremony...

Effingham High School's Zach Miller signed with McKendree University to play football Wednesday. Left to right are, Rachel Miller (stepmother), Zach Miller and Jeff Miller (father). Back row, EHS Head Coach Mike McDonald. Not pictured was Zach's mother Mary.

Here's Greg's conversation with Zach...

Effingham High School's Khole Moran signed to play football at McKendree University Wednesday. Left to right are, Sara Moran (stepmother), Ben Moran (father), Khole Moran and Lela Wilson (mother). Back row, EHS Head Coach Mike McDonald.

Greg talked with Khole after his signing ceremony...

Also signing to head to McKendree University was Cumberland High School's Monte Wolke. Additionally, Newton's Nick Reis has signed to play football at Division 3 school John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He's the son of David and Maria Reis of Ste. Marie.

Effingham High School's Billy Arndt signed to play football at Lindenwood University in Belleville Wednesday. Left to right are, Kim Arndt (mother) Billy Arndt and Jim Arndt (father). Back row, EHS Head Coach Mike McDonald.

And, here's Greg visit with Billy after the signing ceremony...