Lifelong Edwardsville, Kan., resident Derek Rodgers recently signed his letter of intent with Benedictine College. Rodgers attends St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Derek was honorable mention place kicker in the All Eastern Kansas League football team for 2013. Aquinas varsity head football coach Mike Thomas spoke highly of Derek and his work ethic and made mention of his game-winning field goal in triple overtime. (Submitted photo)