CINCINNATI – Seniors Malauna Campbell and Mason Moore signed their letters of intent in front of their families, coaches, teachers, administrators and fellow students on Nov. 12, which is designated National Signing Day across the country.
Summit senior athletes Malauna Campbell and Mason Moore signed to play basketball at the University of Charleston in West Virginia and track and cross country at Loyola University Chicago, respectively, on Nov. 12 as part of National Signing Day. Armaray and Marsha Campbell and Craig and Melissa Moore were present.
Mason committed to run track and cross country at Loyola University Chicago, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I school where he plans to study business. In cross country, Mason’s personal record is a 15:39 5K, which is second best all-time in Summit history. His sixth place finish at the state meet this past season is also the third best in school history. His cross country awards include being a three-time MVC Runner of the Year, three-time district champion and a two-time regional champion.
In track, Mason’s 3,200-meter personal record of 9:33 is the third best in Summit history, while his 1,600-meter personal best of 4:16 is the top school record in that event at The Summit. Mason claims records in six separate track events and is the reigning state champion in the 1,600-meter event.
The Summit’s track and cross country head coach Kurtis Smith said Mason’s success is derived from his desire to motivate his teammates instead of focusing only on himself. “Mason’s greatest asset is his humility,” Coach Smith said. “He is more interested in putting his teammates ahead of himself, which marks the sign of a true leader.”
Mason said he’s excited for what the next four years at Loyola will bring, and that both the school and the teams were right for him. “I chose Loyola because the city area and the school was a great fit for me,” he said. “My coach and the athletes on my teams were a great pick.”
Malauna committed to play basketball at the University of Charleston in West Virginia, a NCAA Division II school, where she plans to study sports administration. Malauna averaged 11 points per game during her junior season, including 2.2 steals per game.
Summit girls’ basketball head coach Beth Simmons said Malauna’s improvement throughout her career at The Summit is because of her work ethic.
“She’s a versatile player with speed and defense,” Coach Simmons said. “I’m excited to see the impact she’ll have this upcoming season.”
Malauna said both the small environment of the university, similar to that of The Summit, and family who live in Charleston were factors in her decision. “The team made me feel very welcome, like a family would,” she said.
