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BANG!

Huge commitment out of South Jersey as Haddon Heights’ Jack Nicholls pledges to Rocky Top. Nicholls is one of the top junior arms in the entire Garden State. Looking forward to seeing what the 2027 grad has in store this year

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The Pop-Tarts Bowl and Xbox Bowl are both absolute electric with the extracurriculars involved with each game.

BYU and GT have bowl specific unis while Missouri State and Arkansas State got arguably the best trophies of the bowls. Make these fun again for all…

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After Camden’s 27-8 victory in the Group 2 state final, @cbaker_nj got the chance to catch up with @CuseFootball signee, Ibn Muhammad.

Watch below as Muhammad reflects on his high school career and his future at Syracuse and what he brings to the table:

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After Winslow’s 34-21 win over Ramapo in the New Jersey Group 4 state final, @cbaker_nj got a chance to catch up with Winslow WR Quayd Hendryx

The Minnesota commit scored twice through the air and once on a kick return. Here’s Hendryx on his recruiting and performance:

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After Glassboro’s 29-14 Group 1 state final victory, @cbaker_nj got a chance to catch up with 3-star recruit Amari Sabb. The senior compiled 161 scrimmage yards, 2 TDs, and a pick in the win

Here’s what Sabb had to say after the game:

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Pen to paper: National Signing Day makes dreams become reality in South Jersey

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Read the full story here on a few of South Jersey’s top athletes and their signing day experience:

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After Pleasantville’s 34-23 victory over Gloucester, I got to catch up with Sekou Toure, one of the top players in the 2029 class. Toure holds multiple Power 4 offers including Syracuse, Miami, Rutgers, and Boston College.

Here’s what Sekou had to say after the game:

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NUCLEAR NEWS FROM BOB!!!

We are witnessing history here as Tony Vitello takes the San Francisco manager opening. The first college head coach to jump straight to MLB manager

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This may shakeup recruiting A LOT. Like seismic levels of movement. Good for Vitello if he officially lands the job.

Now to keep an eye on some recruits from the East Coast if the contract gets inked👀

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Just an update:

The BZ is still up and running. I’ve been having some technical difficulties with publishing blogs and stories. I’ll do one big mega post once that’s squared away.

This side quest is still alive, just facing an obstacle right now!

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COLOSSAL COMMITMENT OUT OF SOUTH JERSEY!

Cherokee two-way southpaw Cooper Burti has verbally committed to Tennessee. A HUGE pickup for Tony Vitello and the rest of Rocky Top in the 2027 class.

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.@cbaker_nj got a chance to catch up with the #1 junior in New Jersey and #10 nationally, @XavierSabb, after Glassboro’s 36-20 win over Haddonfield.

Sabb talks about his performance during the game and his recruiting and upcoming trips to Oregon, Alabama, and USC this season:

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Player of the Game: Xavier Sabb

Sabb was stellar on both sides of the ball snagging a pair of interceptions and touchdowns for Glassboro. The #1 junior in New Jersey also showcased his speed and elusiveness on a few big punt returns as well