It's always a good time at LHHS in the early morning hours of National Signing Day. This year was no different.

Surrounded by family, friends and coaches, six Lake Highlands High School student-athletes inked their names on letters of intent early Wednesday morning, aka: National Signing Day.

Girls soccer was well represented at the table with three Lady 'Cats signing scholarship papers.

Of course, Brinkley Field, who has been committed to the University of Texas for several months, made things official by signing her papers to play for the Longhorns next year.

"I'm so excited and been waiting for this for a long time," Brinkley said with a big smile on her face.

"Since I was little, UT has been my dream school so this is just real exciting for me."

Brinkley, who is ranked 9th in the senior class, also looked at Duke and University of Virginia before committing to UT where she plans on majoring in biology and go the pre-med route.

Joining Brinkley Wednesday morning were teammates Maggie Olvera, who signed with Trinity University, and Madison Vessel who will be heading north to attend and play for the Lady Griz of the University of Montana.

For football, offensive lineman Chase Walling and defensive end Mark Powell signed their national letters of intent to play for Southern Methodist and University of Mary Hardin Baylor, respectively.

Chase Walling, who had been committed to play for the University of North Texas, made the switch to SMU after careful thought.

"De-committing from UNT was by far the hardest decision of my life," Walling said.

"But the opportunity at SMU academically, plus what they are doing with the football program, it was just too good to pass up. I'm real happy with my decision."

Joining the soccer and football players was LHHS volleyball sensation, Matalee Reed, who actually signed her scholarship papers to attend Pepperdine University last fall.

Congrats to each and every one of these fine representatives of Lake Highlands High School.

Best of luck at the next level!