Wednesday is the first day of the NCAA early signing period, when athletes in all sports except football can sign binding letters of intent. Listed are the athletes expected to sign with Division I or Division II schools. The names were compiled from lists provided by high school activities directors in response to Star Tribune solicitation efforts.
BASEBALL
• Blake Ask, Wayzata: Northern State
• Ben Busse, Big Lake: Upper Iowa
• Hunter Conrad, Farmington: MSU Mankato
• Carson Hake, Chanhassen: North Dakota St.
• Zach Jakubowsky, Farmington: Sioux Falls
• Mitch Klass, Minnetonka: Concordia (St. Paul)