Eastside High School girls’ tennis team captain and No. 1 singles player Amanda Blackwell signed with Piedmont College this week, a NCAA Division III school in Demorest. Blackwell is coming off a successful senior season in which she was named team most valuable player and All-Region.Coach Leah Carlisle said Blackwell’s dedication to the sport, which translated to her skill level, was what made her a special player, and will allow her to succeed at the college level, too.