West Bloomfield High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

At a press conference Monday, four West Bloomfield athletes formally announced where they'll pursue their respective sports after graduation. 

Coach Jeremy Denha described Lakers basketball stand-out Brandon Cole with one word: consistency.

"He was always giving his best effort," Denha said of the senior, who started playing basketball in third grade. "I think Brandon's going to have a wonderful career at University of Michigan-Dearborn."

During his senior year, Cole was team captain and played center. He was named to the 2012-2013 Oakland Activities Association All-Association honor team, among other honors. 

Varsity volleyball coach Julian Wargo pointed to the outstanding record posted by senior Tara Heald, who is headed to the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN. "Tara demonstrates her dedication to being the best volleyball player she can be," Wargo said, adding that she is an "outstanding and involved student". 

Aerielle Pendleton and Erin Finn also participated in the press conference, although they both signed their letters of intent in February.

Pendleton, a tennis player who honed her skills during a year playing in U.S. Tennis Association leagues, will attend University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Finn, described as a "phenomenal athlete" who holds state and national running records, is going to the University of Michigan. 

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