The Salida Spartans have seen their first athlete of the year make a commitment to continue athletics at the next level.

Senior Elise Mishmash will be going on to swim for the Mavericks of Minnesota State – Mankato next season after signing her letter of intent on Monday at Salida High School.

Elise Mishmash signs her letter of intent to swim with Minnesota State University – Mankato as Coach Wendy Gorie and family look on

Mishmash won a state title in the 100 free last year as a junior and placing second in the 200 free. Mishmash also was named to the 3A All-State First Team.

Mishmash expects she will be competing in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles at MSU-Mankato.