GAINESVILLE- It was a busy day for future college athletes across North Central Florida today. 

The early singing period began on Wednesday, and many athletes took the opportunity to sign their National Letters of Intent. 

Two of those athletes were basketball players Jessica Thomas of Buchholz High School and Brooks McGraw of PK Yonge High. 

It was an exciting and emotional day for both who celebrated the momentous occasion with family, friends and their teams. 

Thomas signed with the University of Miami and McGraw with the University of Alabama.