2027 SS/2B Henry Gonakis | Euclid
5’10” 185. Strong ATH. 6.89 runner. Elite impact w 101.3 Max EV. Arm strength present; 85 mph across the diamond.
@ReleaseBaseball || @Henry_Gonakis
Coach Eddie George and the Bowling Green Falcons have landed the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class in the MAC. 📈
@BG_Football@EddieGeorge2727
(via @247sports)
I am extremely blessed to announce my commitment to @BG_Football!! Thank you to all my family, coaches, and friends for supporting me through this process. Shoutout to @CoachBFish25 and @CamdenDietz for giving me the opportunity! Talons Up!!
Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and the brotherhood that I experienced during my career as a Panther. These relationships have helped me accomplish the following awards:
2x Captain
2025 2nd Team All-Ohio
2023 & 2024 3rd Team All-Ohio
1st Team All-District x3
1st Team All-County x3
1st Team All-Conference x3
Loyalty that Never Dies!!
@ChaseFarris57@CoachMiscuda@AkronsVO_21@morr_movement_@DrewKirsch19@BDPRecruiting
Shoutout to senior Trent Merrell on being selected First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association!!
Merrell recorded a team-best 25.5 tackles for loss — including 5 sacks — along with 53 total tackles and 2 blocked field goals this past fall.
Let’s gooo! 🔥💪
Trent is a very good prospect and a real FBS-level talent. He's been making his rounds in the MAC. More offers to come. #BDPRecruiting#BDPCrew
’26 DE Trent Merrell
Elyria Catholic HS (OH)
6’3” 230 lbs.
Offer: Akron
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