Jackson's Meyr signs with Mizzou; Notre Dame duo signing this week

Rex Meyr wants to stay close to home.

For that reason, the Jackson senior chose the University of Missouri for his college choice over Arkansas and Alabama-Birmingham.

Meyr signed his letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Missouri, a Big 12 school that was a participant in the NCAA tournament this past season and reached the final eight.

"This just kind of seemed like a good fit," said Meyr, who has been a starting shortstop for Jackson since his sophomore season. "I liked the atmosphere and the people."

Meyr will have a news conference for his signing on Friday.

Notre Dame has two Division I athletes who will have signing ceremonies this week as well.

Ashley Nenninger, a senior volleyball player who set the school record for kills in a single season, is signing today with Murray State.

Kristain Burger, an all-state first baseman who set several hitting records for the Bulldogs softball program, is expected to sign with St. Louis University today as well.