Potter, recording a 1.52 ERA and a perfect 9-0 record on the mound during the Bears’ latest All-Area Team of the Year campaign, said his October visit to the Hays, Kansas, campus won his commitment.

Discussing his trip, Potter pointed to Tigers head baseball coach Justin Wichert’s knowledge of the pitching staff as the difference-maker during his recruitment. The Garland native held offers from Colorado Mesa and Adams State.

“My final decision there was the coaches were amazing,” Potter said. “(Wichert) was telling me about the stuff he’d done with their pitchers and I just absolutely loved it over everything else.”

Outside of Bear River, Potter has played baseball across the country in preparation for a collegiate career. The senior also mentioned the significance of what playing baseball after school means for his two older brothers, who’ve supported him through the process.

“I’ve always wanted to play past high school,” Potter said. “I’ve been working towards this for a while now.”

WSU soccer scoops area trio

Three area seniors — Simone Packer (Davis), Brooklyn Phongsavath (Davis) and Kaitlin Dean (Weber High) — officially signed with Weber State women’s soccer this month to continue their careers.

At Davis, Packer tallied 24 goals as the 6A Golden Boot recipient. Phongsavath led the Darts with 11 assists. Dean recorded two goals in three matches during her senior season at Weber High, per Weber’s MaxPreps page.

Pulley signs with Colorado College

On Nov. 14, Ogden senior Kate Pulley officially signed with Colorado College to continue her soccer career. The Tigers’ star forward snapped Ogden’s single-season scoring record with 35 goals in 17 matches during her final prep season.

Funk signs with Northern State

On Nov. 13, Weber senior Savannah Funk officially signed with Northern State to continue her soccer career. Savannah scored four goals in six matches during her final prep season and also played with the Utah Avalanche club team.

Six softball players head to next level

Connect with prep sports reporter Conner Becker via email at cbecker@standard.net and X @ctbecker.