Memorial's Mariah Jackson to Play at Midwestern
The Memorial High senior has committed to play soccer at Midwestern State University, with her official signing set for National Signing Day.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Soccer
Memorial High School senior Mariah Jackson verbally committed to play soccer at Midwestern State University in June 2025. She will make the commitment official on National Signing Day, Nov. 11.
Why it matters
Jackson's commitment gives Wichita Falls athletes another path to collegiate competition in the region. Her plan to study radiology alongside her athletic career reflects the balance many student-athletes seek.
The verbal commitment was made in June 2025 and is the stage before the official signing on Nov. 11, 2026. Jackson competes in four sports at the Class 5A level, though the final signing has not yet occurred.
The players
Mariah Jackson
A senior at Memorial High School in Wichita Falls who has excelled across multiple sports and won a national title with her club soccer team.
Midwestern State University
A public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, that competes in NCAA Division II athletics.
The details
Jackson, who also won a national championship with her club soccer team, plans to study radiology at Midwestern State University. She competes in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track for Memorial High School.
Timeline
June 2025: Jackson verbally commits to Midwestern State University.
Nov. 11, 2026: National Signing Day, when Jackson is set to sign with the school.
Recruiting Timeline
Jackson's verbal pledge followed the standard collegiate recruiting process, in which athletes commit early and then formally sign on the NCAA National Signing Day in November. Her path mirrors the typical sequence used across Division II programs.
For Wichita Falls soccer followers, Jackson's commitment adds a Memorial player to the Midwestern State roster pipeline. Local fans tracking high school recruits can watch for her official signing on Nov. 11.
The takeaway
Commitments made early in high school still hinge on a formal signing day, so tracking the official date matters for families following recruits. Jackson's multi-sport background shows how athletes can pursue college competition while keeping academic goals like radiology in view.
What happens next
Mariah Jackson is scheduled to sign her National Letter of Intent with Midwestern State University on National Signing Day, Nov. 11, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Newschannel6now.
