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Jamar Kaho signed with Jones College Wednesday morning. Kaho will study engineering at Jones and plans to study aerospace engineering when he leaves Jones. From left, Jamar Kaho Sr., Jamar Kaho Jr., Marian Jackson and Charnacyia Anderson. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

DeKaron “DK” McGruder signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Wednesday to play football and baseball. He plans to study sports medicine. From left, Keesa McGruder, DK McGruder and Eric Terrell. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

Kyron and Kamron Barnes already signed to play football at the University of Southern Mississippi during the early signing period in December. They celebrated their signing with their teammates Wednesday. Back row from left, Carolyn Barnes, Khloe Bassett, Zoey Wiley, Zharia Barnes, Kishara Basset and JW Wiley. Front row from left, Kiwanis Barnes, Kamron Barnes, Kyron Barnes and Larondrial Barnes. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

Micheal Anderson Jr. signed with Belhaven University Wednesday morning. He plans to study biblical studies and psychology. From left, Micheal Anderson Sr, Micheal Anderson Jr., Jershellia Anderson and Diana Gillard. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

DeKaron McGruder, who started tearing up on stage, gets a hug from his mother Keesa McGruder. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School celebrated the signing of Jamar Kaho, DeKaron McGruder, Micheal Anderson Jr, Kamron and Kyron Barnes Wednesday morning. The Barnes twins signed with the University of Southern Mississippi in the early signing period.

McGruder, who transferred from Natchez High School to Adams County Christian School, will join former teammate Joshua Thomas at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He will play baseball and football for the Bulldogs.

“I felt like it was the best college for me. The coach already has D1 schools looking at me,” McGruder said. “It is very emotional. I had waterworks. I never thought I would be signing with one of the best JUCOs in Mississippi.”

At MGCCC, McGruder will study sports medicine.

His teammate Jamar Kaho signed to play football at Jones College. Kaho will study engineering at the school with plans to study aerospace engineering when he moves to a senior college.

“It felt like it was my best choice. It felt the most comfortable and like home to me,” Kaho said. “I was well respected by the coaches. They showed me much love. It means a lot to sign with Jones. I came a long way as a player, and I put in a lot of work to get this far. It is not easy to make it this far.”

After everyone finished signing, Kaho pointed to the two championship rings on Anderson Jr.’s right hand. “Look at what Deon (Sanders) got him,” Kaho said. Anderson, who transferred from Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, Texas, to ACCS his senior year, is a Fayette native.

He signed with Belhaven University to play football with his family by his side. He plans to study biblical studies and psychology.

“It’s a very prestigious school. It could help me do whatever I want to do,” Anderson said. “I want to become a counselor and open my firm to reach thousands of people across the globe. It means a lot. I worked all four years for this. It is an indescribable feeling.”

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