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Yahoo
30-06-2025
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ESPN praises Notre Dame's scorching June on the recruiting trail
A very active recruiting period is coming to a close, and Notre Dame consistently made national headlines for the boatload of talent it was able to draw into its class of 2026. The latest praise for the Fighting Irish came courtesy of ESPN, which lauded Marcus Freeman and his staff for putting together an elite haul throughout the month of June. And the Irish aren't done. Advertisement Thirty-three of the nation's top 100 prospects are still uncommitted, but that won't last forever with official visit season coming to a close. We are expected to see a ton of commitments in July, and there is no doubt Notre Dame was a recruiting winner in June. The Irish beat out Michigan, Oregon and Penn State for cornerback Khary Adams on June 20, then outlasted the Ducks, Nittany Lions and Clemson for safety Joey O'Brien on the same day. The 2026 defensive back class also includes top-200 safety Ayden Pouncey. At No. 28 overall, Adams is Notre Dame's top-ranked commit. Tight end Ian Premer's commitment was huge because he would be the program's highest-ranked tight end addition since Cane Berrong in the 2021 cycle. And, again, ND isn't done. Wide receivers Kaydon Finley, Devin Fitzgerald and Brayden Robinson will announce their commitments later this week, and the Irish are firmly involved with all three pass-catchers. ESPN currently has the ND 2026 class ranked No. 3, and it's a haul that features 11 ESPN 300 pledges since April 1. This is recruiting in South Bend that hasn't been seen since the peak Lou Holtz years. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Advertisement Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame's strong recruiting in June earns praise from ESPN
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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Wisconsin football blue-chip 2026 recruiting target predicted to choose a Big Ten rival
This past Monday, one of Wisconsin's top class of 2026 targets received a 247Sports crystal ball prediction favoring a Big Ten rival. That is Rockford, Illinois, native Messiah Tilson, who is predicted to commit to Greg Schiano and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The prediction came from the 247Sports staff collectively and was given with a 'medium' confidence level. Advertisement The recruiting service lists Tilson as a four-star recruit. He's specifically ranked as the No. 434 player in the class of 2026, the No. 39 safety and the No. 11 recruit from his home state. Tilson visited the Badgers back on April 23. His other scheduled or completed visits are to Illinois on April 11, Iowa on April 18, Kentucky on June 3, Rutgers recently on June 6, Minnesota on June 13 and Kansas on June 20. Tilson choosing the Scarlet Knights would be a major loss for the Badgers, who felt fairly confident for most of his recruitment. The prediction is noteworthy, as the 247Sports staff has yet to miss a prediction (20-for-20) during the 2026 cycle. The Badgers haven't had as much success to start the 2026 cycle as they experienced in 2024 and 2025. The program did have a strong first official visit weekend, already with five converted commitments. While potentially losing out on a defensive back prospect like Tilson is not ideal, several of Wisconsin's top targets remain on the board. Advertisement Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin football recruiting target Messiah Tilson Rutgers prediction
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Woodstock High School students and staff mourn senior who died on Lake Allatoona
Woodstock High School students and staff are mourning the loss of a senior who died in an accident on Lake Allatoona. The school said Jackson Croft, 17, a member of the class of 2026, loved fishing, hunting, rodeo, racing, and being outdoors. The school said in a post on Facebook: 'He was not a fan of school (great outdoorsmen, cowboys, and race car drivers rarely are), but he was a joy to have in the classroom and someone who made all of us better, someone who made us who we are: unique, honest, and dedicated. His life was cut way too short, but his impact on all those he encouraged, befriended, and connected with will be everlasting. Our community mourns with and prays for his family. Jackson, you are missed!' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The school also posted reflections from some of his teachers on Facebook, including, 'Jackson was a man of few words, but he made up for that with his spirited determination and gave it his all. He could do anything he set his mind to. He was in Work-Based Learning last year, and during homeroom, he always enjoyed talking about the program and the work he was doing. I was so proud of what he accomplished. I will miss him so much. We all will.' On Thursday, June 5, Cherokee County 911 dispatchers received reports of a boat spinning in circles on Lake Allatoona. Croft's body was recovered the next day, several hundred feet away from where his boat was found circling in 22 feet of water. TRENDING STORIES: Immigration protest ends with tear gas, fireworks thrown at officers, 6 arrests along Buford Highway They were once best friends, then one killed the other. We take you inside this bizarre murder case Fake Uber Eats killing suspect in court, victim's family removed from hearing [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
