Forbush's Trey Speaks signs with Catawba College to continue Football Career

East Bend, N.C. — Forbush High School standout Trey Speaks has officially committed to Catawba College, bringing his gridiron talents to Salisbury and extending his football journey to the NCAA Division II level.

Speaks, who made his mark as a pivotal playmaker for the Falcons, formalized the decision this week, putting pen to paper with the Catawba Indians program. The move marks the next step for the versatile athlete, whose contributions on Friday nights helped galvanize Forbush’s recent campaigns.

While specific statistics and positional details were not released, Speaks’s signing underscores a growing pipeline between the Yadkin Valley school and the South Atlantic Conference member. Catawba College, known for developing competitive talent and maintaining a tradition-rich atmosphere at Shuford Stadium, gains an immediate boost with Speaks’s arrival.

The commitment also highlights the continued ascent of Forbush football, as the program celebrates another athlete advancing to collegiate competition. Speaks will join the Indians ahead of the 2024 season, bringing energy and experience that coaches hope will translate into early contributions on the field.