Navigating the Next Big Step: What do the new NCAA recruiting guidelines mean for aspiring collegiate athletes? Kayla Hofman, Associate Editor November 3, 2025
![SIGNING ON: Committed student-athletes from Mater Dei’s Class of 2025 pose for a group photo at the 2025 Spring College Signing Day. For the 25-26 school year, Mater Dei will be hosting four Signing Days for its accomplished student-athletes. These events mark a crucial milestone for the students as they embark on the next steps in their professional, academic, and athletic careers. Most recently, from the Class of ‘25, Mater Dei had 65 signees, including 51 NCAA Division 1 commits, demonstrating the opportunities and support Mater Dei provides to its student-athletes. “There are a lot of good outcomes for student athletes at the college level, [such as] the transferable skills of accountability, discipline, consistency, and teamwork,” Academics Counselor Jeremy Riche said. Photo courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0351-1200x800.png)