The Siena Heights football team continues to bring in new recruits. The Saints have inked 53 signees since Signing Day. The latest 27 newcomers include:
Patrick Allen - OLB - 6-0 - 185 - South Haven H.S.
A.J. Caldwell - RB - 5-11 - 175 - Imlay City H.S.
Eric Baumann - FB - 6-0 - 200 - Mount Pleasant H.S.
Reggie Blackmon - WR - 6-2 - 190 - Fort Wayne Snider H.S. (Ind.)
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Tanner Brewer - DL - 5-11 - 250 - Ypsilanti Lincoln H.S.
Evan Cavanaugh - OL - 6-4 - 260 - Warren Cousino H.S.
Evan Cavanaugh is from Warren, Mich., and was a member of the Warren Cousino Patriots of the Macomb Area Conference White Division. He was an All-MAC and all-county performer on the football field.
At Siena Heights, Cavanaugh intends to be a Pre-Med major.
"I like the facilities and the ideas that they (SHU coaches) preach," Cavanaugh said of his decision.
Troy Cross - LB - 6-1 - 225 - Warren Cousino H.S.
Troy Cross is from Sterling Heights, Mich., and was a member of the Warren Cousino Patriots of the Macomb Area Conference White Division. At Siena Heights, Cross intends to be a Business Administration major.
"I like how the coaches treat their players and I love the campus," Cross said of his decision.
Mason Courtright - FB/LB - 6-0 - 185 - Shelby H.S.
Mason Courtright is from Mears, Mich., and played for the Shelby Tigers of the West Michigan Conference. On the football field, he was an All-WMC First Team performer as both a fullback and linebacker while earning all-state special mention honors. As a junior, he was an All-WMC running back.
Courtright has also been a force on the wrestling mat, earning four all-conference awards and two all-state honors.
"I chose Siena Heights because I believe it is the best place for me academically and athletically It is a very friendly environment with good positive people," Courtright said.
"I like the size of campus and how everything is so close. I am from a rural community, so the area fits me well."
Nick Goodrich - OL/TE - 6-5 - 225 - South Haven H.S.
Frankie Hamilton - LB - 6-0 - 185 - Toledo Start H.S.
Markus Jenema - DE/LB - 6-3 - 225 - Marion H.S.
Markus Jenema is from Marion, Mich., where he played for the Marion Eagles of the Highland Conference. On the football field, he earned three all-conference awards, two all-area honors and one all-state accolade.
At Siena Heights, Jenema intends to be a Nursing major.
"I like the football program, school and coaching staff," Jenema said of his decision.
Justin Madar - DE - 6-4 - 230 - Holt H.S.
Josh Nastally - DE - 6-1 - 225 - Michigan Center H.S.
Josh Nastally is from Jackson, Mich., and played for the Michigan Center Cardinals of the Cascades Conference. On the football field, he was an All-Cascades Honorable Mention.
At Siena Heights, Nastally intends to be a Nursing major.
"I felt more at home and I know people here," Nastally said of his decision. "The people at Siena Heights are really nice and friendly."
Lester Olsen III - LB - 6-1 - 215 - Utica Ford H.S.
Cody Perrault - DB - 6-1 - 175 - Trenton H.S.
Cody Perrault is from Trenton, Mich., and played for the Trenton Trojans of the Downriver League. He played two years of varsity football and was a DECA state qualifier.
At Siena Heights, Perrault intends to be a Business major.
"I picked Siena Heights because I think it is the best fit for me academically and athletically," Perrault said of his decision. "I like that the football team is like a family."
Anthony Saurine - RB/DB - 5-9 - 180 - Utica Ford H.S.
Anthony Saurine is from Macomb Township, Mich., and played for the Utica Ford Falcons of the Macomb Area Conference White Division. He was an all-county first team performer on offense and a second-team honoree on defense. He was also named to the All-Metro Second Team.
At Siena Heights, Saurine intends to be a Business major.
"I picked Siena Heights because of its up-and-coming football program and the small class sizes. This will give me a chance to build a tradition for a new team," Perrault said of his decision. "I will be a part of their legacy for years to come."
William Schoenle - LB - 6-0 - 225 - Milford H.S.
Kellen Sorenson - OL - 6-5 - 230 - Airport H.S.
Michael Stiger - OL - 6-3 - 240 - West Bloomfield H.S.
Kyle Stout - OL - 6-3 - 285 - Sylvania Southview H.S. (Ohio)
Zachary Sweet - DE - 6-2 - 240 - Goodrich H.S.
Kendric Thomas - OL - 6-0 - 260 - Fort Wayne Snider H.S. (Ind.)
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Casey VanHoof - QB - 6-1 - 180 - Zeeland East H.S.
Jacob Venable - P - 5-10 - 160 - Lansing Everett H.S.
Doyle Williams - DL - 6-3 - 260 - Milford H.S.
John Wilson - WR - 5-10 - 170 - North Farmington H.S.
Jacquis Woods - RB - 5-9 - 195 - North Farmington H.S.