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The Eastside girls basketball team yelled and clapped as Precious Marshall was introduced. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M, left. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Close Brinkley, left, watches as her boyfriend Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Frank Mercado Sr., left, watched as his son Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College, left, as her mother Keshea Russell, right, watched. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Arielle Livingston, left, Kennith Martin, second from left, Jamo Williams, third from left, Precious Marshall, second from right and Frank Mercado, right, all pose after signing their letters of intent. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Arielle Livingston flashes peace signs after signing her letters of intent. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Angelany Mercado, left, hugs her son Frank Mercado after he signed his letter of intent. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Precious Marshall, center, poses with her sister Lashunda Russell, left and her mother Keshea Russell, right. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State as her mother Olivia Long Lee, left and her father Arthur Livingston, right, witnessed the signing. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Precious Marshall, right, claps as her fellow athletes are introduced. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M, right, as Arthur Livingston, left, watched. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Arielle Livingston shakes hands with classmates Wednesday. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Frank Mercado Sr., left, Frank Mercado Jr., center and his mother Angelany Mercado, right, pose after he signed his letter of intent. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Kennith Martin, left, jokes around with friends before signing his letter of intent. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Kennith Martin, left, jokes around with friends before signing his letter of intent. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Close Brinkley, left, watches as her boyfriend Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State as her mother Olivia Long Lee, left and her father Arthur Livingston, right, witnessed the signing. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Track Coach Byers Hickmon spoke about how the hard work he demanded has paid off. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Arielle Livingston thanked everyone for coming and thanked family, friends and coaches. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Jamo Williams thanked God and everyone for coming and thanked family, friends and coaches. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Kennith Martin thanked everyone for coming and thanked family, friends and coaches. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Athletic Director Derek Gonsoulin spoke about the difficulties Frank Mercado faced coming to Gainesville from Venezuela. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Baseball Coach Tom Burke spoke fondly of Frank Mercado and his career at Eastside. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Frank Mercado Sr., left, claps after Baseball Coach Tom Burke spoke fondly of his son Frank Mercado Jr., right, and his career at Eastside. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Precious Marshall talked about the hard work and thanked her mother Keshea Russell, right.. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Frank Mercado thanked everyone for the support during his time at Eastisde. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Basketball Coach Lonna Turner spoke about the ups and downs and the hard work that Precious Marshall put in to become who she is today. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Precious Marshall talked about the hard work and thanked her mother Keshea Russell, right.. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024

Frank Mercado Sr., left, watched as his son Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College. Five Eastside seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective colleges Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla. Arielle Livingston signed with Chicago State to run track, Jamo Williams signed with Eastern New Mexico to run track, Kennith Martin signed with Florida A&M to run track, Frank Mercado signed with Bryant & Stratton College to play baseball and Precious Marshall signed with Carl Sandburg College to play basketball. Both family and friends attended the event in the auditorium at the school. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024