Author: Fisherman1
We could be headed for a WPIAL recruiting battle between Pitt and Penn State. The top ranked kicker in the Class of 2026 is 5-star Harran Zureikat from Fox Chapel High School. A month ago, Jacob Bronowski extended him an offer, which resulted in Zureikat scheduling an official visit to Pitt (June 19-21) Well, Zureikat just added an interesting chapter to his recruiting story. This weekend, Zureikat took part in a prospects camp at Penn State and afterwards, he received word that he’d earned a scholarship to James Franklin’s program. Upcoming Recruiting Battle Between Pitt and Penn…
Penn State wrestling knows it has a potential star in PJ Duke, who will be a freshman for the Nittany Lions next season. Duke earned a huge honor recently as the 2025 recipient of the Junior Hodge Trophy, awarded to the nation’s top high school wrestler. WIN Magazine presented Duke with the award recognizing the wrestler’s impressive career at Minisink Valley High in New York. Duke won four New York state titles, finishing his career with a 152-1 record. He also won individual titles at prestigious events such as Super 32 (twice), the Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D., and…
Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith’s late run at the St. Edwards High School defender has unfortunately begun to work, as Thomas shared part of his official visit this past weekend on social media. The Iowa State Cyclones could be on the losing side of a potential commitment flip. Earlier this year, Cyclones’ head coach Matt Campbell made a splash in the Ohio pipeline with 2026 three-star safety Brayden Thomas. While Iowa State was originally the only power four team in the mix for the young talent, this quickly changed when the Michigan State Spartans decided to offer Thomas…
Justin Parker Criticizes Mississippi State Baseball’s Coaching Search After Season-Ending Loss Mississippi State’s 2025 baseball season came to a bitter close with a crushing loss in the NCAA Regionals, and pitching coach Justin Parker didn’t hold back when addressing the team’s uncertain future—specifically the ongoing search for a permanent head coach. Parker, hired prior to the 2024 season to revitalize a struggling pitching staff, voiced his frustration in the postgame press conference following the Bulldogs’ 9–4 loss to Southern Miss. While acknowledging the team’s shortcomings, Parker shifted focus to what he described as “a leadership vacuum” that has…
Elbow, Apple, Carpet, Saddle, Bubble: How Five Words Made J Batt Michigan State’s Next AD In a surprising and somewhat unconventional turn of events, J Batt’s path to becoming Michigan State University’s next Athletic Director involved five seemingly unrelated words: elbow, apple, carpet, saddle, and bubble. While they may sound more like entries on a kindergarten spelling list than the keys to landing a top-tier administrative position, these words revealed something deeper about Batt’s character — and may have sealed the deal for the MSU search committee. The story begins during Batt’s final round of interviews with Michigan…
The Penn State wrestling room might be light ahead of next season, since much of the roster will be competing internationally. Another Nittany Lion qualified for a world championships competition this weekend, as Rocco Welsh won the 86 kg freestyle title at the U23 Nationals in Geneva, Ohio. Welsh, the former Ohio State wrestler, joined five current and future Nittany Lions in qualifying for a world event this weekend. PJ Duke, Marcus Blaze, Cole Mirasola, Connor Mirasola and Will Henckel won their weight classes at the U20 Team Trials to advance to U20 Worlds in August. Welsh will compete…
‘Kentucky’s Always Home for Me’: John Wall Planning Homecoming Return to Workout with Mark Pope’s Squad Former University of Kentucky basketball star John Wall is making headlines once again, this time with plans for a heartfelt return to Lexington. Wall, the electrifying point guard who helped cement Kentucky’s dominance during the 2009–10 season, has announced he will be heading back to campus this summer to train with Mark Pope’s current Wildcats roster. “Kentucky’s always home for me,” Wall said in a recent interview. “It’s where everything started. I’ve been through a lot in my career, but whenever I…
Mississippi State Coaching Search: 7-Time CWS Coach Emerges as Frontrunner, Per Report Mississippi State’s search for its next head baseball coach appears to be gaining clarity, with a proven winner emerging as the leading candidate. According to multiple reports, a coach with seven College World Series (CWS) appearances under his belt has become the frontrunner to take over the storied Bulldogs program. The name rising to the top of the list is Virginia’s Brian O’Connor, one of the most respected figures in college baseball. O’Connor, who has guided the Cavaliers to seven CWS appearances since taking over in…
New Orleans Pelicans Trade Zion Williamson to Miami Heat in Blockbuster Deal In a shocking move that has sent ripples through the NBA landscape, the New Orleans Pelicans have traded former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson to the Miami Heat. The trade, finalized late Monday night, marks a dramatic shift for both franchises, signaling Miami’s renewed championship push and New Orleans’ desire to reset its roster around a younger core. The Details of the Trade According to league sources, the Miami Heat will receive Zion Williamson in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., a 2025…
Madsen committed to BYU at the Navy All-American Bowl back in January. He picked the Cougars over fellow finalists Oregon and UCLA. He also picked up competing offers from the likes of Arizona, Arizona State, Boston College, and Washington during his recruitment On Saturday, four-star BYU signee McKay Madsen won the California state high school championship in both the shot put and the discus. It was the second consecutive year that Madsen won the state championship in both events. According to sports anchor Gabe Camarillo, Madsen’s shot put throw ranked third nationally and fifth best in the history of California…