Eight current Bellaire HS student-athletes are currently busy preparing for their upcoming college athletic career after signing their letters-of-intent to play at the next level during the recent national signing period.
Three of those eight are baseball players while the Cardinals also have one standout from football, soccer, girls basketball, softball and volleyball also finalize their first major decision in life.
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