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Another group of Homewood-Flossmoor High School athletes took pictures with family, coaches and friends Wednesday, Feb. 9, after officially signing to continue in their sports at the next level.

Twin brothers Jaden and Jaren Jackson signed with Joliet Junior College baseball. They said staying together wasn’t exactly planned for junior college and won’t be a necessity to move on to a higher level of baseball.

“We didn’t have to be together, but we just felt like being together for another year was good,” Jaden said. “We’re not a package deal. I love having this year with my brother, but we’ll probably split off.”

Other schools in consideration for the pair included Moraine Valley, Rose State College and Wiley College. Jaren pitches and will be used as a middle infielder and utility man by the Wolves. Jaden will roam center field but is capable of playing all three outfield positions.

“They just give me the best opportunity to get to the Division I, Division II level,” Jaren said.

Both play football, too. Jaden missed significant playing time in that sport with two knee injuries, including almost all of his junior and senior years. That’s a key time to be recruited.

He said that motivated him to get back to where he wants to be as an athlete.

“I didn’t get any looks (in football),” Jaden said. “JJC really took a chance on me and I liked the brotherhood they have there, the camaraderie. I love their facilities, too.”

Baseball was the easy choice for Jaren, though.

“I was just better (at baseball),” he said. “I love football. I loved the experience, the teammates and the moments I had but baseball is me. That’s what I like to do.”

They weren’t the only Vikings baseball players to solidify college pledges Wednesday.

Pitcher Aarion Fry signed with Lakeland University. He visited the Plymouth, Wisconsin campus in November and committed on Christmas Day.

“I kind of knew what was up (when I was on campus),” Fry said. “It took a few days to review and I just committed.”

He’ll be the only lefthander on the roster, and Muskies coaches told Fry he’ll be given every opportunity to crack the starting rotation if he puts in the work.

“I had a few other offers but when I found out about them, it was just over,” he said.

Soccer player Jackson Greear will join Fry in the Badger State. The senior defender will play for Carroll University in Wisconsin.

“I love the school. I love the team, and I know I’ll do great the next four years there,” Greear said. “It just felt right.”

He visited multiple times, most recently just last week. He said his mind was pretty much made up around the start of 2022.

The Pioneers are looking to work into a new formation and Greear has the flexibility to fit into a lot of positions. He’s played all over the back line.

“I’ll be a big part of that, playing on the outside and on defense still,” he said. “We’re just trying something and it’s going to be great.”

Photos by David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle.

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