The Hamilton County Lady Foxes Nikki Ojala signed a letter of intent Monday to attend Rend Lake College on a golf scholarship next season. Last fall, Ojala led the Lady Foxes golf team to the sectional for the second straight year. She also excelled in basketball and is currently playing shortstop for the softball Lady Foxes. As a golfer, her average nine-hole score was 46.3. On hand for the signing were, from left, standing: Nikki’s grandparents, Don and Debbie Simmons, Rend Lake girls golf coach Cindy Corn, Lady Foxes golf coach Terry Aud, Nikki’s younger sister Lindsey Ojala, and Hamilton County Athletic Director Clint Winemiller; seated: Nikki’s mother, Tammy Valestin, and Nikki Ojala. Charles Pendell/Times-Leader
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