Pictured from left to right- Ellie Riekhof, Tayton Morris, Noah Peck, Kory Serocki, Isak Howe, Saijon Mills, Jesus Delgado and McKynlee Dunlap.

Spring Singing Day at Salina Central saw eight Mustangs take the next step towards achieving their goals at the next level.

Noah Peck signed with Hutchinson Community College to continue playing football. In a season that culminated with a state championship victory, Peck was a First Team AVCTL II selection at tight end. Head football coach Mark Sandbo was quick to point out the importance of Peck’s position for the Mustangs historic offensive season.

“What he does at his position is instrumental to our success,” said Sandbo. “We had the most yards of any team in Salina Central history and he was a big part of that.”

Peck made sure to thank his family for all their support throughout his high school career.

“I want to thank my grandparents, I don’t think they ever missed a game,” Peck said. “And most importantly I want to thank my parents, they support me very much.”

Kory Serocki signed with Baker University to continue his football career. Serocki was a leader at defensive back for the Mustangs and made the impact of a four-year starter, in just three. It’s because of that, that Mark Sandbo believes Serocki will excel at the next level.

“He’s been a three year guy on the football field for us. That’s mighty impressive at the 5A level, because when you’re a pup, that game is fast and that game is physical.” Sandbo said.

Serocki then thanked those closest to him who have helped along the way.

“I just want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I want to thank my parents for their sacrifices, all my friends and coaches, every and all the teachers and staff members.”

Jesus Delgado was the third state champion to sign on Wednesday, committing to play football for Butler Community College.

Delgado was the defensive player of the year in the AVCTL II, leading a Salina Central defense that improved week after week, peaking in the second half of the 5A state championship game. He was also selected to play in the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl.

“He has all the intangibles,” Mark Sandbo said. “Relentlessness on the field, speed, physicality, leadership, all of it.”

Afterwards Delgado thanked his parents.

“I want to thank my selfless parents, especially my mom, the last four years she didn’t miss a football game.”

Saijon Mills signed with the University of Central Missouri to continue his track and field career.

Mills has excelled as a leader in the program, especially in the throwing events. His head coach Mike Kilgore acknowledged that Mills is always continuing to get better and its shown in his discus, javelin and shot put performances. His senior year is the first time he has competed in all three throwing events at the same time.

Mills reflected on his journey during the ceremony.

“I found in the last four years my high school career has really helped push me to be who I want to be,” Mills said. “So I thank everyone who’s ever supported me, coaches, friends, family, thank you all.”

Isak Howe will continue his track and field career at Concordia University in Nebraska.

Central sprint coach Tad Remy had nothing but impressive things to say about Howe and what its been like to coach him.

“He’s tough, he’s coachable, he’s selfless,” Remy said. “He just does pretty much everything you would want a team sport athlete to do.”

Howe, who currently runs for Central’s 4×4 team which is ranked 6th in 5A, made sure to not leave anyone out when giving his thanks.

“First of all, I’d like to thank God for everything that he’s put me through these past four years and just through my whole life to get me to this point,” Howe said.

“I’d like to thank my family for being here for me and just traveling to meets, even just the behind the scenes stuff at home. Thank you to my coaches for always being there and pushing me to be the best I can be. Thank you to my teammates, my peers, for just lifting me up every single day.”

Ellie Riekhof is having an incredible senior softball season for Central, leading the Mustangs in average, doubles and home runs. After this season, she will take her talents to St. Olaf College in Minnesota.

Brian Guyett has coached Riekhof for two seasons and has seen what makes her great on and off the field.

“Ellie [Riekhof] is just hard working, always smiling, a great teammate,” Guyett said. “There’s one thing that I know I’m going to get from her every single day, and that is 150% throughout every practice and every game.”

Riekhof thanked her coaches for helping her achieve the success she’s experienced in her career.

“Thank you to my coaches for pushing me to be where I am today,” Riekhof said. “And then thanks to all my teammates for making the game just more fun and enjoyable.”

Tayton Morris, a four-year member of Central’s cross country program, signed with Park University. Morris will run cross country as well as track and field at the next level.

“He’s just one of those guys you cheer for,” said Central cross country coach Brad Dix.

“He’s currently ranked number 10 all time in 5k time and it’s been a big reason our men’s program has been to the state meet four years in a row, which hasn’t happened since the 1980s,” Dix said.

Morris thanked his friends, coaches and Huey Counts of Salina Burn.

“I just want to thank all my friends and family that have helped me get to this spot,” Morris said. “I also want to thank Huey [Counts] for all the stuff that he’s done for young athletes from Salina.”

After helping lead the recent turnaround of Central volleyball, McKynlee Dunlap signed with Butler Community College to continue her volleyball career.

Brandon Stephenson coached Central volleyball in the fall and had the chance to watch Dunlap make an impact on the court.

“She can be hard on herself but that’s when I knew that with the work, she could do this at the next level,” said Stephenson.

Dunlap thanked her family and coaches for helping her get to this point.