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Amanti Starks signs with Jackson State University

Northumberland senior Amanti Starks has committed to play golf at Jackson State University in Florida. He signed
a letter of intent on February 25 with his father, Tony Starks, and mother, Ashley Chandler, by his side. Photo by Lisa
Hinton-Valdrighi

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Amanti Starks, who helped lead Northumberland to the Region 1A tournament championship and a runner-up trophy in the 2024-25 Class 1 state golf tournament, has committed to continue his education and play golf at Jackson State University.

Starks signed a letter of intent to the historically black research university in Jackson, Miss., on February 25 in the Northumberland High School auditorium with family, friends and coaches in attendance.

He plans to major in law and become a PGA professional. Starks will receive a full scholarship to the university with….

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