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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Athlete of the Week: Noah Naugle
NIXA–This week's Athlete of the Week in Noah Naugle. Naugle, is a senior on the Nixa High School boys golf team. Last week, Naugle finished 7th overall at the Class 5 State Tournament, thanks to firing a final round score of 5-under-par. It was the second straight season the Missouri State commit medaled at state and remains the only golfer in school history to do so. Do you have an Athlete of the Week nomination? Send them in with pictures or videos to dlucy@ Again, that's Dlucy@ Once again, congrats to this week's Athlete of the Week, Noah Naugle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nation's No. 1 recruit Jackson Cantwell announces commitment
Five-star offensive tackle recruit Jackson Cantwell, who is the No. 1 ranked recruit in the country, has committed to the Miami Hurricanes. Cantwell is a massive offensive tackle with the talent to play as a true freshman at the college level. Cantwell committed to Miami over the Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes. Cantwell was projected to commit to Georgia by many, but late in the process Miami emerged as the favorite to land Cantwell. There's no doubt that Miami offered a major name, image and likeness package for Cantwell. Advertisement The 6-foot-8, 300-pound offensive tackle plays high school football and participates in track and field for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. Cantwell plans to participate in track and field at the college level. Both of his parents were Olympic throwers. "I'm glad I've been through it and it has changed me for the better," said Cantwell regarding his recruiting process ahead of his commitment. Nixa Eagles Jackson Cantwell holds back a Joplin defender during the championship game of Class 6 District 5 football at Nixa on Friday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cantwell is the No. 1 recruit in Missouri and the No. 1 offensive tackle in the country. Cantwell is a leader for Nixa High School. He also helps Nixa's offensive line coach with junior varsity practices on Mondays. Advertisement Cantwell thanked all of his coaches, teachers, teammates, his high school and his family ahead of his commitment. What's next for Georgia? Georgia needs to land a premier offensive lineman in the class of 2026. Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia hosted Cantwell on a visit days before his commitment, so this one hurts for the Bulldogs. Georgia has a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Graham Houston. The Bulldogs are also expected to land a commitment from three-star interior offensive lineman Breck Kolojay, three-star interior offensive lineman Malcolm Gaston and four-star interior offensive lineman Ekene Ogboko. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Five-star OT recruit Jackson Cantwell announces surprising commitment
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Athlete of the Week: Jackson Gamble
NIXA–This week's Athlete of the Week is Jackson Gamble. Gamble, is a senior pitcher on the Nixa High School baseball team. Last week, the right handed hurler threw six shutout innings and struck out 10 batters in the Eagles 6-1 victory agianst the Ozark Tigers. The 6'3 senior's effort helped Nixa win its third straight contest, and 21st overall. With Gamble on the mound, the Eagles certainly have a legit shot at winning the Class 6 District 6 Tournament next week and returning to the state tournament. Do you have an Athlete of the Week nomination? Send them in with pictures or videos to dlucy@ Again, that's dlucy@ Once again, congrats to this week's Athlete of the Week, Jackson Gamble. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cantwell says Miami can get him ready for the NFL
NIXA, Mo–'I'd like to announce that I will be committing to Miami.' The nation's top recruit is heading to Miami. The eyes of the college football world were on Nixa Tuesday afternoon. After months of campus visits, debates and sleepless nights, Jackson Cantwell made his decision. Ozarks Firsts Chris pinson was there and has the story. 'You have no idea what a load this is off my shoulders. I'm so glad it's done.' The weight of the world is finally off the shoulders of the nation's top high school football recruit. Jackson Cantwell, the towering 6'8, 300 pound offensive tackle for Nixa High School, announced his commitment to play college football for the University of Miami. Jackson Cantwell/Picks Miami:'There history with guys like Pine Sool, Francis Malinoa and some of thsoe guys from recent, It's a place I feel like I can develop and be something great.' As the son of two shot put Olympians, his incredible size and strength came naturally, but becoming the top prospect for the class of 2026 came from unwavering effort. 'There's been many a five star that went into their senior year and was a worse football player than their junior year and even their sophomore year. The fact that we have the one that is gonna be better his senior year than his junior year tells you that they should create another level. He's a six-star in a five star world. We're blessed that he came through Nixa. I'm blessed to have coached him,' said Nixa football coach John Perry. That same determination is what gives Cantwell confidence he'll have success at the next level. 'I love playing here in high school, I think I'll love playing in Coral Gables as well, I'm just glad I get that opportunity because it's very few and far between people to do', said Cantwell. The soon to be senior says he will play this fall for Nixa, but then enroll early at Miami in January to begin his next step in his football journey. Reporting in Nixa, Chris Pinson, Ozarks first. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nation's No. 1 recruit Jackson Cantwell announces commitment
Nation's No. 1 recruit Jackson Cantwell announces commitment Five-star offensive tackle recruit Jackson Cantwell, who is the No. 1 ranked recruit in the country, has committed to the Miami Hurricanes. Cantwell is a massive offensive tackle with the talent to play as a true freshman at the college level. Cantwell committed to Miami over the Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes. Cantwell was projected to commit to Georgia by many, but late in the process Miami emerged as the favorite to land Cantwell. There's no doubt that Miami offered a major name, image and likeness package for Cantwell. The 6-foot-8, 300-pound offensive tackle plays high school football and participates in track and field for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. Cantwell plans to participate in track and field at the college level. Both of his parents were Olympic throwers. "I'm glad I've been through it and it has changed me for the better," said Cantwell regarding his recruiting process ahead of his commitment. Cantwell is the No. 1 recruit in Missouri and the No. 1 offensive tackle in the country. Cantwell is a leader for Nixa High School. He also helps Nixa's offensive line coach with junior varsity practices on Mondays. Cantwell thanked all of his coaches, teachers, teammates, his high school and his family ahead of his commitment. What's next for Georgia? Georgia needs to land a premier offensive lineman in the class of 2026. Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia hosted Cantwell on a visit days before his commitment, so this one hurts for the Bulldogs. Georgia has a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Graham Houston. The Bulldogs are also expected to land a commitment from three-star interior offensive lineman Breck Kolojay, three-star interior offensive lineman Malcolm Gaston and four-star interior offensive lineman Ekene Ogboko.
