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Jefferson High School’s football coach Jim Matsakis, recovering from kidney cancer surgery, continues to guide his team from afar while the Falcons prepare for a challenging new schedule.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw Virginia Tech pitcher Brett Renfrow selected 74th overall by the Minnesota Twins, while Luke Craytor, Griffin Stieg and Madden Clement followed in later rounds to the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals.
With eight squads left in Omaha, the tournament’s balance of offense and pitching sets the stage for a showdown, and early predictions favor the SEC’s Georgia for its potent bat and resilient arms.
Senior catcher Mavrik Clement earns weekly honors after a season that blends offensive firepower with pivotal defensive leadership, guiding Butler to its first district championship since 1992 and securing a future at Pitt.
Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement’s strategic guidance has propelled Butler University’s baseball team to a 30‑win season and a berth in the NCAA tournament, inspiring the campus community.