This is a story in a series on local high school athletes signing to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level.
Daviess County senior Nick Johnson will stay a Panther next fall as he’s taking his skills and clubs to Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Johnson helped the Panthers to back-to-back 2nd Region titles in 2018-19.
How does it feel to finally know where you’re going to attend next year and to make it official?
It feels great knowing that I will be attending KWC. I’m very excited to become a student at KWC and I’m very eager to begin competing for them.
Why did you choose the school you did?
I chose KWC because they will help me achieve my desired career path and because I really like their golf program. KWC is a school where I can excel both academically and athletically. I am very grateful to be a part of a great program in my hometown.
What stood out about the program and the coaches?
KWC has a great golf program that I have always been interested in. I really like Coach Badylak’s approach to the game. I feel like playing for KWC and Coach Badylak will be very beneficial to my game.
What are you going to study?
I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology on the Pre-med track.
What are you going to miss about your team and school?
I’m really going to miss playing for Daviess County because of my teammates and Coach King. I will certainly miss all the great times the team and I had together. I have learned a lot from teammates and Coach King over the years.
