Family, friends, coaches, and well-wishers gathered this evening in the MCHS Gym as Ella Banks, Senior at Mount Carmel High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for McKendree University, Lebanon, IL. Ella is receiving both Athletic and Academic scholarships. 

Among her many accomplishments, Ella was named 3rd team All-State in Class 2A and was an All Big 8 Conference selection.