Northside host to 11 student-athletes on spring signing day

There have been dramatic changes to the Northside athletics programs over the last several years, and it’s showing some fruit with the Eagles’ largest class in recent memory.

By Clay Brown/Sports Editor

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May 8, 2026

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WARNER ROBINS — There have been dramatic changes to the Northside athletics programs over the last several years, and it’s showing some fruit with the Eagles’ largest class in recent memory.

Northside baseball got their first signee since 2020 and Slade Wilson is one of two wrestlers in the last 10 years to tally over 100 wins. Several Eagles are headed to the same place, too.

Here’s who put pen to paper on Thursday:

Caden Nelson, Baseball, Andrew College

Caden Nelson committed to Andrew College during Thursday’s spring signing day, Northside baseball’s first signee since 2020. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Slade Wilson, Wrestling, Andrew College

Slade Wilson committed to Andrew College’s wrestling program during Northside’s spring signing day. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Ellisia Clark, Wrestling, Huntingdon College

Ellisia Clark committed to Huntingdon College’s wrestling program during Northside’s signing day. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Taylor Johnson, Basketball, Wallace State College

Taylor Johnson signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Wallace State College. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Mekei Spencer, Basketball, Andrew College

Mekei Spencer signs his letter of intent to play basketball at Andrew College. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Alayna Holmes, Flag Football, Agnes Scott College

Alayna Holmes was one of three flag football commits headed to Agnes Scott College on Thursday’s spring signing day. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Jazmyn Brown, Flag Football, Agnes Scott College

Jazmyn Brown signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Agnes Scott College. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Kennedy Ford, Flag Football, Agnes Scott College

Kennedy Ford (center left) committed to Agnes Scott College for flag football. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Terry Anderson, Football, Columbus State University

Terry Anderson is committed to the Columbus State University football program. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Sam Ford, Track and Field, LaGrange College

Sam Ford (center) committed to LaGrange College’s track and field program. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

Jayden Flagg, Cheerleading, Trinity Valley Community College

Jayden Flagg is committed to Trinity Valley Community College for their cheer program. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his wife, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.