Josh Ruka, one of the state's elite offensive linemen, and Michelle Garner, one of Wisconsin's best high school hurdlers, were among the Greenfield High School athletes to sign their national letters of intent Wednesday.

Ruka received a full-ride scholarship to Northern Illinois, a Division 1 program. Ruka committed to Northern Illinois last summer after receiving several scholarship offers.

Garner also made news last summer when she defended her WIAA State Track and Field title in the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet last June. She will be on the Winona State track team next fall.

In addition to Ruka, four more players off the football team that made the playoffs for the first time since 2002 will continue their playing days at the next level: kicker Alex Bosl at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; defensive lineman Kyle Sobocinski at Carroll University; offensive lineman Jared Lang at  UW-Platteville and running back Bathong Pham at Concordia University.

Two football players,offensive lineman Wahid Othman and linebacker/defensive back Yazan Rizeq are undecided.

Also, Eric Frank, the goal keeper on the Greenfield boys soccer team, signed with the University of Dubuque.