Gilley signs letter of intent with Motlow

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard

Todd Gilley is joined by his parents, Phillip and Angie, as well as his brother Tyler as he signs a national letter of intent with the Motlow State. Also on hand for the signing were, back row from left, Motlow coach Don Rhoton and WCHS coach J.W. Holt.

Todd Gilley became the latest Pioneer to agree to continue his athletic pursuits at the next level Friday, when he signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Motlow State Community College.

Gilley, a member of the Pioneer basketball team as well as the baseball squad, signed his commitment papers with Motlow coach Don Rhoton, who said he and his staff have been very impressed with the WCHS standout during his high school career.

“We’re tremendously excited Todd has chosen Motlow to continue his baseball and academic careers,” Rhoton said. “We’ve followed him since he’s been in high school — through both summer ball and high school ball — and we feel when he concentrates on just one sport, it gives him a tremendous up side.”

During his years with the Pioneers Gilley has served as both a pitcher and an outfielder, a situation Rhoton said should continue once he signs with the Bucks.

“We think he’s a player we can use on both sides of the ball, both as a pitcher and as a position player, and we’re looking forward to him joining our program,” he said.

Gilley will be the second Pioneer in recent years to continue his career at Motlow. Former WCHS standout Glenn Rogers is currently in his second season with the Bucks, after turning in an all-conference performance a year ago.