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Keaton will make the 2.5 hour drive to join the Seahawks&#8217; Class of 2031.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding his commitment, he said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>&#8220;I am extremely grateful to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic careers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Thank you to all of my family, Coach Cole, and my teammates for supporting me throughout this journey! I would also like to thank Coach Bobby and Coach Brandon for giving me this amazing opportunity. I\u2019m so excited for what\u2019s to come. GO SEAHAWKS!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Keaton does his club swimming with Carolina Aquatic Team. At North Carolina Seniors last month, he placed second in the 100 free and earned four best times. 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