Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a pair of 2021 Sandusky High School (SHS) graduates to their baseball team. Recently, Tasavion Jones and Caja Williams both signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles.

Jones, primarily a third-baseman, was a four-year letter winner for the Blue Streaks baseball team and earned the SHS Golden Bat award, Scholar Athlete award and Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Northwest District Honorable Mention following his senior season. He was a Golden Glove winner his sophomore year and also led the OHSAA Northwest District in homeruns that same year. He is an Honor Roll student and carried a 3.0 GPA throughout high school and had the highest grade in algebra with a 97%. He volunteers at Sandusky High's Olympic Days and assists with the SHS baseball camps.

Williams, is a pitcher/second baseman and earned three-year letters in baseball for the OHSAA DII Blue Streaks. He is also a Scholar Athlete, made the SHS Honor Roll and earned a 4.0 GPA during his senior year. He received the OHSAA Courageous Student Award that is presented to one senior athlete who either currently has, or who has overcome, a serious illness, injury, or disability; A student who has overcome great adversity in a positive way (challenging social or family situation); A student who has gone far beyond normal in assisting a fellow student, family member or friend; Other extraordinary situations, where a student has displayed tremendous courage against overwhelming odds.

Both will pursue a bachelor's degree in criminology and justice studies at Kent State Tuscarawas.

"Tasavion and Caja are so excited for the opportunity to play at the next level and their attitudes are very infectious," said Josh Jarvis, Head Baseball Coach for Kent State Tuscarawas. "We got a power hitting hot corner and a speedy combo player that knows how to get on base, but the thing you notice first about them, is that they are very personable and loving the baseball life. They are going to make our team more organized and focused by the desire they show in taking the field each day."

Kent State Tuscarawas is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

Tasavion Jones and Caja Williams sign their letters of intent.