Article content originally published in The Paris Independent on February 10, 2026 by Casandra Turnbull

Sydney Kipp, pictured with Paris District High School teacher and athletic coach Shelley Weaver, has accepted an offer to play NCAA Division II softball in Ohio next year.
Paris District High School student-athlete Sydney Kipp has reached a major milestone in her athletic journey, committing to play NCAA Division II softball at an Ohio university next fall.
For Kipp, the opportunity represents years of dedication, self-advocacy, and steady development through local grassroots and rep sports systems.