Pair of Knights ink with college programs

By By Tony Krausz / assistant sports editor
Feb. 5, 2004
COLLINSVILLE West Lauderdale's Maurice McDonald and Danny Siefker signed letters of intent to continue their football playing days Wednesday morning in the school's library.
McDonald, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound defensive end, signed to play for East Central Community College. Siefker, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound tight end, signed to play for Division III Millsaps College.
McDonald, who will most likely be moved to linebacker at ECCC, anchored the Knights' defense during its run to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. West Lauderdale ended the 2003 season with a 9-3 mark.
The Knights' defensive lineman was voted the Region 5-3A Most Valuable Player. He recorded 94 tackles, 17 sacks, recovered three fumbles, forced eight fumbles, intercepted two passes, notched 30 tackles for a loss and returned one fumble for a touchdown in his senior season.
McDonald said one of the main reason he chose to go to the junior college in Decatur is because of his familiarity with the area.
Siefker caught seven passes for 67 yards for the Knights in his senior season.
The West Lauderdale tight end also saw a lot of action on special teams, and McCain said he is an excellent blocker.
Siefker said he was very happy to have the chance to continue his football career at the collegiate level.
The senior said he chose to sign with Millsaps not just to continue playing but to pursue a degree in Biology.
McCain said the team feel the absence of the two players from the roster next season.