CHS honors 3 student-athletes for earning scholarships
Mar 29, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Mark Beamish, CHS Athletic Director
Seated left to right: Diane Salinas, Matt Jernigan and Kelissa Lee. Standing left to right: Varsity baseball assistant coach Alex Reyes, varsity baseball head coach Scott Ahlstrom, athletic director and varsity softball coach Mark Beamish, varsity baseball assistant coach Derrick Onstead. Photo courtesy of Rick Sloan
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) – On Wednesday, March 16, Cordova High School honored three student-athletes for receiving athletic scholarships.
Seniors Matt Jernigan, Diane Salinas and Kelissa Lee were the three honored by the Cordova Athletic Department. All three student-athletes have exceled both in the classroom and on the diamond.
Jernigan is a four-year varsity baseball player as both a pitcher and first baseman. He will be attending Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon.
Salinas is a four-year varsity softball player as both a pitcher and first baseman. She will be attending Bay College in Escanaba, Michigan.
Lee is a four-year varsity softball player as both a center fielder and shortstop. She will be attending Holy Names University in Oakland, California.
