Springfield Catholic quarterback Tyson Riley answers questions ranging from who his idol is to what he thinks a penguin would taste like. Wyatt D. Wheeler, wwheeler@news-leader.com
Over the school P.A. system around 2:30 p.m., a voice announced Springfield Catholic students could leave class to see their classmates sign to play college football — or they could stay in their rooms and study.
What student would want to stay in class and study while skipping cupcakes?
Minutes later, the cafeteria filled as students gathered to celebrate Tyson Riley, Wallace Squibb and Tyler Welch as they signed their National Letters of Intent to play football at the college level.