Denton earns full scholarship

  • Deby Jo ferguson• Clay County Progress From left, Women’s Coach Daniel Sherlin, Lilliani Denton and dad, James Denton at the signing with Western New England Colleg.
    Deby Jo ferguson• Clay County Progress From left, Women’s Coach Daniel Sherlin, Lilliani Denton and dad, James Denton at the signing with Western New England Colleg.

    By Deby Jo Ferguson

    Staff Writer

     

    Lilliani Denton, a senior at Hayesville High School signs with Western New England College in Springfield, Mass. for a wrestling scholarship. She is the daughter of James and Christina Denton. Denton received a full scholarship and will be wrestling for the Golden Bears. She is a two time, back to back state qualifier and team captain for Hayesville Women’s Wrestling. She led the Hayesville team to multiple tournament championships along with four back to back individual championships.