Hanna's Alex Cothran commits to The Citadel

What made you decide to commit to The Citadel?
I know that it is the right place for me and I have always wanted to go there. I love the campus and the opportunities that The Citadel can give you.

College commitments

Region championships central

What were your other top choices?
USC Upstate, Francis Marion, Spartanburg Methodist. But I knew I wanted to go to The Citadel so I didn't really have a hard time deciding.

What do you hope to achieve in academics and athletics?
In academics I want to pursue either civil or electrical engineering and in athletics I want to compete in the SoCon division and help out my team.

What did you experience during each visit?
I experienced how they ran their program at The Citadel and what life is like for the cadets.

What would you recommend to others when choosing a college?
Make sure that the college is truly where you want to go.

What does it feel like to have the decision made?
I feels go to finally commit to The Citadel because I have worked really hard for a long time to get get here.

What do you hope to achieve the remaining of this season?
Set new personal records and win region.

Looking at your high school career, what will you remember the most?
Running with my best friend Graham Borsum and all the hard work that we have put in together.

What individuals in your life were involved in helping you make the decision?
My family, especially my brother because he goes to the citadel and he told me a lot about it and that is what made me know that The Citadel is where I want to go.