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Sparrow Road Sports today announced it will represent IMG Academy two-sport athlete Julian Smith (@king_Julian1211) in NIL marketing and partnership opportunities.

One of the most accomplished young wrestlers in the country, Smith represented Team USA at the 2026 U15 Pan American Championships in Mexico City, where he won double gold in Freestyle and Greco-Roman at 75 kg. He begins his high school wrestling career at IMG Academy as one of the sport’s most promising talents.

In addition to his mat exploits, Smith is an emerging talent on the gridiron, also competing for the nationally-recognized IMG Academy football program. As a two-sport standout at IMG Academy, Smith will continue his athletic development in one of the world’s premier environments for young athletes.

Sparrow Road Sports will work with Smith and his family to identify and manage NIL opportunities, including brand partnerships, endorsements, appearances and other marketing initiatives that will fit his athletic career and personal brand.

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Our guy @_JakeCroce with a hard nosed 15 yard TD 💪 @SparrowRdSports

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Thank you to The University of Alabama for hosting 2030 ATH/DB @king_Julian1211 Julian Smith on a game day visit 🏈 @SparrowRdSports

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Sparrow Road Sports is proud to announce it will represent Brick Township sophomore OL Jaedan Murray in NIL marketing and partnership opportunities.

A towering talent at 6-8, 365lbs, with a 7’2” wingspan, Jaedan possesses the physical tools necessary to compete and excel at the highest levels of the sport.

We look forward to working with Jaedan as he continues to develop on and off the field, helping him maximize his potential and create meaningful opportunities for his future.

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@dannyneal21 is a Playmaker‼️

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Holy Cross RB @_JakeCroce continued to show off his offensive versatility with another touchdown pass over the weekend. That gives him two on the season, to go along with 140 yards rushing and 71 yards receiving.

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Our guy @_JakeCroce isn’t just a great RB, he’s also a throwing threat (2/2 w/ 2TDs this year) and a dangerous receiving threat‼️ @SparrowRdSports

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Our very own @J_Buchanan_1 talking ball with the guys at @newftbj

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The College Football Preview Show: Presented By Sparrow Road: John Sarianides and Kevin Stone https://t.co/zGsFmg8wDi

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Accelerate Sports Network makes MA debut this Saturday in Duxbury!

The red-hot Dragons host Silver Lake in a big Homecoming clash. Game kicks off at 2pm on 10/17.

Stream available at https://t.co/fbfa4YFwcs

Presented by Roche Bros. Supermarkets

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Week 6 Highlights
50 yard td run
20 yard td run
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[Dante Carnevale @dmcarnevale]

Great play! Looking forward to Homecoming next week! @AccelerateSV

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We’re excited to welcome Montclair State University flag football standout Genevieve Fara to the Sparrow Road Sports team!

As women’s flag football continues its rapid growth across the country, Genevieve represents an exciting new generation of athletes helping elevate the sport.

We look forward to working with Genevieve to build her personal brand, develop meaningful NIL partnerships, and create opportunities both on and off the field.

Welcome to the team, Genevieve!

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We’re excited to welcome Holy Cross running back @_JakeCroce to the Sparrow Road Sports family!

A talented and versatile athlete from Point Pleasant, NJ, Jake joined the Crusaders after two productive seasons at Saint Anselm, where he rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns.

In recent weeks, Jake has played a central role in helping Holy Cross turn its 2026 season around, contributing to two consecutive victories and providing a spark to the Crusaders’ offense.

We’re proud to represent Jake in NIL and marketing opportunities as he continues his football career at Holy Cross.

[Johnny Buchanan @J_Buchanan_1]

Julian Smith is Bitcoin in 2010.

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One of the most dynamic young athletes in America, @king_Julian1211 represents a unique combination of world class wrestling skills with limitless potential on the football field.

Combining elite talent and elite character, Julian is supported by the best team of coaches and advisors in the world at @IMGAcademy. There, he will continue to develop on the field, on the mat, and in the classroom.

We’re proud to welcome Julian and his family to Sparrow Road Sports and look forward to helping him build his brand, develop meaningful partnerships, and capitalize on the opportunities ahead.

[Dante Carnevale @dmcarnevale]

ANNOUNCEMENT: @SparrowRdSports Signs Two-Sport @IMGAcademy Standout Julian Smith

“I am blessed and excited to join the Sparrow Road family. I thank God every day for the ability to compete, and I put in the work — on the mat, on the field, and in the classroom — to honor the gifts He has given me. I have got a team behind me now that believes in me, and I am ready for what is ahead.” – @king_Julian1211

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We are excited to announce a new engagement with Accelerate Media, a division of Accelerate Sports Ventures, to help expand the company’s high school football media and sponsorship platform into Massachusetts.

Launched in 2025 through a partnership with New Jersey's Super Football Conference — the largest high school football conference in America — Accelerate Media has quickly emerged as one of the most comprehensive and fastest-growing high school sports streaming platforms in the country.

Led by former college and professional sports executives, Accelerate combines a best-in-class gameday broadcast operation with expert sponsorship sales strategies. That unique combination has proven to be a powerful fundraising solution for some of New Jersey's top high school football programs.

Through this engagement, Sparrow Road will draw on its deep Massachusetts relationships and partnership-building expertise to help bring Accelerate's proven model to the Commonwealth, driving significant new revenue for local schools while enhancing opportunities and exposure for student-athletes.

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@MUHawksFB @CAAFootball @CoachJeffGallo @NCAA_FCS Congrats fellas. Great W

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@EthanOconnell34 KP on the board. More to come.