Jones, Funburg headed for college play

At left, Milano senior Parker Jones signed his letter of intent to run college track and cross country last week. Jones will run for Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. In the photo, Parker is flanked in the front row by his parents Angelee and Brad Jones. Back row includes, from left, Coach Jordan Merkord, Coach David Westbrook, MISD athletic director and Coach Wendy King, Jan and Jay Wise, MISD Supertendent Robert Westbrook, Devonte Jones and Coach Chad Lagrone. At right, Milano senior Kathen Funburg will continue to play football at the collegiate level. The Eagle signed to play at Birmingham Prep in Alabama. In the photo, Kathen is flanked by his parents Amy and Chris Funburg. Also pictured are, from left, Steve Sowders, Emily Shuffield, Kameron Funburg, Eric Willard, Coach Nick Morehead and Coach Chad Lagrone.