KAUKAUNA — Three Kaukauna High School seniors on Tuesday revealed plans to continue their educations while playing football after graduation.
Carson Sippel, Will Campbell and Kyle Seefeldt held a joint signing ceremony after school in the high school library.
Sippel will attend Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota, Campbell is off to Carroll University in Waukesha and Seefeldt will attend Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa.
Campbell, who will compete in both football and track for the Pioneers, is the 2021 recipient of the John Anderson Award as the most outstanding senior linebacker in Wisconsin.
Sippel, the Ghosts outstanding wide receiver, said on Twitter, “I am very grateful for all of the relationships built and lessons learned throughout this entire process. With that being said, I am 100% committed to Winona State University! #GoWarriors.”
Kicker-punter Kyle Seefeldt, in making his announcement official on Twitter wrote, “I will be accepting a scholarship and committing to Upper lowa.”
The three seniors, along with kicker Gavin Lahm who will join the Badgers as a preferred walk-on in the fall, were part of a talented Ghosts’ squad that advanced to the WIAA playoffs following their Fox Valley Association season.
Campbell’s full statement on Twitter:
Very excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career in both football and track at Carroll University! @piofootball
Sippel’s full statement on Twitter:
First off, I would like to thank my parents. Without their sacrifices and support, I would not be in the position I am today. I would also like to thank all of the coaches I have had the opportunity to play for, and for believing in me. Thank you teammates for pushing me to be the best version of myself. I would especially like to thank everyone at Synergy Sports for their superb training and guidance. I am very grateful for all of the relationships built and lessons learned throughout this entire process. With that being said, I am 100% committed to Winona State University! #GoWarriors
Seefeldt’s full statement on Twitter:
First off I want to thank god for giving me the abilities to do what I do and put me in a spot to succeed. I want to thank my Mom and Dad for everything all the countless hours of pushing me to become the best version of myself possible. Thanks to my brother and sister for always being there to support and guide me through tough times. Thanks to all of my immediate family for being my biggest supporters throughout my whole sports career. Huge thanks to Coach Andy for making me tuff and teaching me how to be a winner. Thanks to Adam Tanalski for taking me under his wing and making me a better kicker and human. Special thanks to Coach Bins, Coach Dave and the rest of the Kaukauna staff for teaching me throughout my 4 years that football is family. With that being said I will be accepting a scholarship and committing to Upper lowa ! #cockpower #straightbusine22
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