Navarro Independent School District

Cover Photo: Madison Gilliam

GERONIMO, TX - May 2, 2025 - Navarro High School is proud to announce that five senior student-athletes have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These athletes have demonstrated extreme dedication, talent, and academic achievement throughout their high school careers. 

"We are incredibly proud of these five student-athletes," said Glenn Hill, Athletic Director at Navarro ISD. "They represent the best of Navarro High School, both on and off the field. Their hard work, dedication, combined with the support of their families and coaches, and commitment to take their talents further have earned them this opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. We wish them all the best as they pursue their dreams."

Patrick Monge has committed to Carolina University to play basketball as a Bruin. Monge is a decorated athlete, earning All-District First Team honors in basketball, as well as All-State Academic honors. A multi-sport athlete, he also earned 2nd Team All-District and All-State Academic honors in Tennis. Monge was a State Qualifier in UIL Marching Band, and a member of the National Honor Society and volunteer coach with the Navarro Youth Sports Organization.

Brandon Flynn will continue his baseball career as a Red Devil at Eureka College in Peoria, Illinois. Flynn has been recognized for his academic achievements, earning numerous Academic All-District honors throughout high school and nominated for Academic All-State. A member of the National Honor Society, Brandon is in the top 30% of his graduating class. He was part of the 2025 Tri-District Champion baseball team, and also played for the Marucci American Travel Baseball Team. He has a passion for community service where he has volunteered at the San Antonio Rodeo and for the Miracle League Baseball Team.

Madison Gilliam has committed to the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to compete in Division 1 Cross Country and Track. Madison has been a Panther since Kindergarten and she is proudly ranked 6th in her class with an impressive GPA of 101.395 in advanced studies. Her extensive extracurricular activities include Varsity sports in Basketball (Team Captain), Softball, Cheer (Head Captain), Cross Country, Track and Field, as well as leadership involvement in Student Council (President), National Honor Society, Key Club, Navarro FFA, Senior Class Historian, Junior Class Officer (Treasurer), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Student Chairperson of the Navarro Special Olympics Track and Field event.

Madison’ honors and awards include All-A Honor Roll, San Antonio Express News Sub5A All Region Team in Cross Country, UIL All State and Regional Team – Cross Country, UIL All State Academic Elite Team (Cross Country and Basketball), Texas Girls Coaches Association All State Legacy Cross Country Team, Varsity Basketball All-District 2nd Team, and Academic All-District honors in Softball, Cross Country, Basketball and Track. Her Cross Country achievements include THSCA Academic All State Elite Team, 4A State Qualifier, Academic All District (9-12), UIL Region 4 -Regional Qualifier (9-12), 2024 San Antonio Express News Sub 5A All Area Team, 2024 TGCA All State Legacy Team, 2024 TGCA Academic All State, and the Navarro Cross Country Fighting Heart Award. In Track and Field, Gilliam set a Navarro High School record in the 800M run (2:17.30). She has earned Region 4 Academic All District honors (9-12), THSCA Academic All State 2nd Team, was part of the 2022 Girls Team District Champions, part of the 2022 District Champion team for 4X400, and received the 2024 Navarro MVP Award for Track. Gilliam's community service includes participation in the Mid-Texas Symphony Guild Debutante Program, Rick Martin Memorial Food Drive, Pack the Bus, Navarro Youth Sports Organization Volunteer Coach and Official, Navarro Athletic Booster Club volunteer, Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show, 4H and FFA member/volunteer, and Key Club volunteer. She has worked as a Schlitterbahn Deep Water Rescue Lifeguard and a Camp Longhorn Junior Counselor.

Elijah Farley has committed to Hill College to play baseball with the Rebels. Farley, a first year Panther and multi-sport athlete, also played on the Varsity basketball team in which he academically shined receiving 2nd Team All-District honors. On the track, Elijah represented Navarro well and advanced to Area competition this season in the Men’s 4x100 Relay. 

Caleb Wood will remain teammates with Elijah as he is also committed to Hill College. Baseball has been a passion of Caleb’s playing with various teams and year-round leagues since the fourth grade and is excited to continue his passion for the sport. This season, Wood was listed as a 4A Top Player to watch in Region IV by Texas High School Baseball, and Honorable Mention D-Bat Hitter of the Week. Other accolades include the 2024 28 4A 1st Team Shortstop recognition and being bestowed by his team with the Tradition Award for showcasing grit and sportsmanship in switching positions late in the season.

Navarro High School congratulates these student-athletes and wishes them success in their future academic and athletic endeavors.

Caleb Wood

Patrick Monge

Brandon Flynn

Elijah Wood