Our season has come to an end, and these boys have so much to be proud of. As Class A Sectional Champions, they represented our program with dedication, hard work, and heart. @PickinSplinters@PrimetimeBall_
CHAMPS!
Knights win 2-1 vs HFL for the Class A Championship! Chase Dermody went 6 2/3 6 hits 1 run 11k. Hudson Lazenby came in w bases loaded 2 outs and struck out the batter to end the game! Fr. Max Kress had an rbi triple in the 2nd. @PickinSplinters@PrimetimeBall_
Knights win! Sam Byrne CG shutout allowing 4 hits and 10ks. Ryan Munzinger with a HR in the first and 2 hits on the day. Cam Barnes with a hit, Bernas 2 hits. @PCSDAthletics@PickinSplinters@PrimetimeBall_
Knights win! Dermody goes CG 3 hits 11k 0 er for the win. Knights had 10 hits including 2 hits a piece from Taylor-Casamayor and Sam Byrne. Jax Bernas and Ryan Munzinger had 2 rbi each. @PCSDAthletics@PickinSplinters@PrimetimeBall_
🚨 High School Football Recruits and Parents
Not every camp is the RIGHT camp.
One of the biggest mistakes recruits make during the summer is attending camps simply because they are popular, heavily advertised, or loaded with big name programs.
Be strategic.
Do your homework before signing up for any camp.
Ask yourself:
✅ Does this school realistically fit me academically and athletically?
✅ Have the coaches shown real interest?
✅ Will I actually get quality reps?
✅ Is this camp built for evaluation or exposure?
✅ Does this camp fit my position and recruiting goals?
Mega camps can absolutely provide exposure and opportunities, but recruits also need to understand the reality:
➡️ Hundreds of athletes attend
➡️ Reps can be very limited
➡️ Coaches may only see you for a few snaps
➡️ Standing out becomes much harder without preparation
Sometimes a smaller position specific camp or an individual school camp can provide more meaningful coaching, better interaction, and more direct evaluation opportunities.
Remember this:
Exposure without preparation means nothing.
College coaches are evaluating far more than talent:
🏈 Body language
🏈 Effort
🏈 Coachability
🏈 Competitiveness
🏈 Communication
🏈 How you respond to adversity
Be intentional with your summer plan.
The goal is not to attend the MOST camps.
The goal is to attend the RIGHT camps.
Right Camps.
Right Reasons.
Right Opportunity.
Make this summer count
Congrats to Senior @ChaseD35 for receiving the PCSD Inclusion Impact Award! This award recognizes their consistent, authentic commitment to inclusion - creating welcoming spaces, building meaningful connections, and fostering a true sense of belonging within their schools.