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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Surrounded by his family, Canfield High School senior football player Jake Cummings signed his letter-of-intent to continue his athletic career at Youngstown State University at a signing ceremony at the high school on Feb. 1.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior football player Jake Cummings and his family, Barb, Grace and Mike, celebrated the signing of Cummings’ letter-of-intent to continue his athletic career at Youngstown State University at a signing ceremony at the high school on Feb. 1.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior football player Jake Cummings’ family, from left, aunt Jennifer Taylor, Cummings, grandmother Grace Abernethy, mom Barb Cummings, sister Grace Cummings, dad Mike Cummings and aunt Chris Anania, were all on hand to witness the signing of Cummings’ letter-of-intent to continue his athletic career at Youngstown State University at a signing ceremony at the high school on Feb. 1
By ABBY SLANKER
Canfield High School senior football player Jake Cummings formally announced his intention to continue his athletic career at Youngstown State University at a letter of intent signing ceremony at the high school on Feb. 1.
Cummings is a multi-sport athlete at Canfield, earning two varsity letters in basketball and three in football. Cummings was named to the All-AAC first team, gaining All-Northeast Ohio Special Mention. In addition, he was selected for the Northeast Ohio Big 22 team, rushing for more than 1,000 yards and scoring 21 touchdowns during his senior year. A 3.25 GPA student, Cummings plans on majoring in Chemical Engineering at Youngstown State. He is the son of Michael and Barbara Cummings.
Canfield High School Athletic Director Greg Cooper welcomed Mancini’s friends, classmates, teammates and family members to the signing.
“It is an honor and a thrill for us to recognize Jake today. There was a time when we thought maybe he wouldn’t play anymore after a severe knee injury. But he worked hard and rehabbed like crazy to come back. Not all with that severe of an injury come back, but he did. He has been an integral part of our program. Thank you for your contributions as an athlete and as a student. Congratulations and we wish you well at YSU,” Cooper said.
Cooper then introduced Canfield High School varsity football coach Mike Pavlansky.
“This is a proud moment for the Canfield High School football family. It takes a lot to get to this point, especially as a student. Jake took his studies seriously and his time in the classroom seriously. His dedication will help him succeed at YSU as an athlete. His leadership skills and his dedication are the type of characteristics you want in a football player,” Pavlansky said.
Cummings then spoke to the large crowd.
“First, I would like to thank my mom, dad and sister for their support. I would not be where I am today without them. I would also like to thank the entire coaching staff. They made me a better player and better person. Thanks also to my friends and teammates. I have had a blast hanging out with you. I will do my best to represent Canfield the right way at the next level,” Cummings said.