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Amare Mitchell, a 6‑foot‑3, 220‑pound linebacker from Canton McKinley High School, announced his commitment to Ball State University, joining a defensive cohort that includes safety Demond Green, cornerback Jaiden Daniels and cornerback Sebastian Moore.
Four-star edge rusher Ifeanyi Emedobi will reveal his college choice on Thursday, with Michigan among his final considerations after a whirlwind recruiting tour.
Four-star edge rusher Ifeanyi Emedobi’s recent trip to Ann Arbor has positioned Michigan as the frontrunner for his commitment, amid a competitive field that includes Indiana, Kansas State and others.
The Kingsmen entered the IHSAA 4A semi‑state championship with a 26‑7 record, a mark that placed them among the most successful campaigns in Penn High School history. Coach Greg Dikos, in his 39th year at the helm, guided a squad that had won seven straight games late in the season, turning a promising start into a dominant finish. Lake Central ultimately pulled away to a 6‑2 victory, leaving the Kingsmen just shy of the state finals for the eighth time in program history.
Purdue’s 2026‑27 preseason schedule features three exhibition games, including a matchup with Purdue Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and a home contest versus Ball State. The roster returns 10 players but loses four starters from the Elite Eight run.
The Florida Everblades captured the E.A. “Bud” Gingher Trophy with a 6‑1 win over the Wheeling Nailers, advancing to the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals. Key performances from Anthony Romano, Hudson Elynuik and Cam Johnson highlighted the series, while the franchise’s historic pedigree adds context to the achievement.
The Komets fell 6-4 to Kansas City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, dropping the series to a 2-1 deficit.
Michigan Wolverines receive a commitment from four‑star safety Tavares Harrington, while analysts project a likely pledge from edge rusher Ifeanyi Emedobi, though a decision timeline remains open.
Michigan's football program has landed a verbal commitment from a four-star safety, and now eyes a highly ranked edge rusher who listed the Wolverines among his top four choices.
After a March 2026 car accident left her with multiple injuries, Myah Epps is receiving community support, therapy, and remains determined to return to basketball at the University of Louisville.
The ECHL playoffs are delivering tightly contested series across all four divisions, highlighted by key player streaks, dominant third‑period play, and upcoming Game 5 and Game 3 matchups.