MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Mitchell High School scheduled a college athletic signing day ceremony for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in the MHS Commons, recognizing five student-athletes planning to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
The event was announced for 3:20 p.m. and was intended to celebrate the athletes’ commitments to their respective colleges and universities.
The following Mitchell Kernels were expected to participate:
- Presley Meyerink — Dakota Wesleyan University, women’s golf
- Mia Larson — University of Sioux Falls, women’s golf
- Anna Eliason — Augustana University, women’s golf
- Frances Kranz — Dakota Wesleyan University, wrestling
- Lincoln Bottum — Morningside University, baseball
Three members of the Mitchell girls’ golf program were included in the announcement, while the Kernels’ wrestling and baseball programs each had one athlete scheduled to be recognized. Asher Dannenbring was also included, where he is intending to play golf at the University of Sioux Falls.
The ceremony offered an opportunity to celebrate the student-athletes’ accomplishments at Mitchell High School and their plans to compete at the next level.
School officials indicated that the list of participating athletes was subject to change.
Mitchell High School has also announced additional college signing day opportunities for Dec. 2, 2026, and Feb. 3, 2027.
Source: Mitchell High School Signing Day Announcement, Oct. 20, 2026